Engineering Specialist
NPI / Manufacturing
Total years of experience :24 years, 1 Months
Ottawa, Canada
2011-2007
Engineering Specialist - NPI / Manufacturing
• Performed engineering study and process design of multiple microelectronics processes involved in manufacturing, for clients
• Responsible for mechanical and industrial engineering integration
• Performed DFM study of design and implementation of manufacturing process
• As NPI Engineer performed first hand study of prototype and manufacturing processes, set up industrial machines, maintained and overhauled wave soldering machines and industrial washing machines -speed lines and Electrovert and Aquastorm machines
• Validated qualifications of components (Chips, BGAs, Modules ) and component swap, when required
• Trained employees, conducted task scheduling, time studies and material defect analysis.
• Performed routine maintenance tasks such as backups, ordering and replacement of consumables, regular inspections.
• Studied new machinery and facilities and recommend or select efficient combinations
• Developed flexible, integrated manufacturing systems and procedures
• Conducted studies and implement programs to determine optimum inventory levels for production and to allow optimum utilization of machinery, materials and resources
• Analyzed costs of production
• Designed, developed and conducted time studies and work simplification programs
• Determine human resource and skill requirements and develop training programs
• Conduct studies of the reliability and performance of plant facilities and production or administrative systems
• Developed maintenance standards, schedules and programs
• Established programs and conducted studies to enhance industrial health and safety and correct fire and other hazards
• Evaluated and assessed facility
• Supervised technicians, technologists, analysts and administrative staff.
• Select and train employees for different tasks on new projects
Environment: Microelectronics, Test jigs, Assembly programming, washing industrial machine, SMT Technology, wave solder machines, ( Electrovert, Aqua storm), BGA, module boards, prototypes, UNICAM, ROHS and non ROHS analysis. Circuit board and stencil design. Production Manual preparations, Equipment specification documentations.
Filtran-Merrimac Industry
Quality Control and Design Department
Clients: NOKIA, Ericson, Thales, M/A com, Alcatel, CAE (Canadian Aviation Electronics), Telaxsis,
JDS, Nortel, Alcatel, Mitel, Newbridge Technology, Filtronics, Samina, Cienna, Smart technology
Ottawa, ON
2007-1998
Quality Assurance Technologist
• Responsible for PCB circuit board design and manufacturing setup - FR4 and Hard back
• Conducted quality control testing and approval processes for all microwave accessories, IF-RF circuits, wireless and high speed circuit boards
• Created, tested and qualified circuit board prototypes
• Tested, verified and implemented all electronic circuits product design and prototypes
• Implemented all mechanical designs for enclosures and aluminum carriers
• Performed quality control, quality assurance and conducted defect studies
• Oversaw and managed company feasibility study and employee selection and training responsibilities
• Provided technical support and services in the development of production methods, facilities and systems, and the planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling of work
• Developed and conducted production, inventory and quality assurance programs
• Designed plant layouts and production facilities
• Developed and carried out work study and related programs
• Developed and carried out industrial health, safety and fire prevention plans and programs and conducted safety training programs
• Developed applications using UNICAM
• Developed manufacturing and processing procedures and variables, set machine or equipment controls, oversaw production and inspection processes
• Provided system installation support, assisted in the conduct of first power-up, system checkout and in-situ validation and performance demonstrations
• Provided on-going system technical support including system checkout, system diagnosis, in-situ repairs, modifications and follow-up
• Performed routine maintenance tasks such as backups, ordering and replacement of consumables, regular inspections
• Provide customer technical support. Conduct and support trials, technical investigations and tests.
• Validated system configurations, installed new suites of software, changed peripherals and supported training
• Represented the maintenance and support requirements to internal support groups
• Supported maintenance issues such as updating users and installations
Environment: CAD, CAM, UniCAM, Gerber files, IPC, ROHS, Optical measuring equipment, 3D measuring devices to measure .001" in 2D and 3D, Calibers for different assignments.
JDS-UNIPHASE
Ottawa, ON
2001-1998
Design Technologist - Robotics / Fiber Optics
• Set up, tested and performed design analysis on multi generations assembly and industrial robot systems
• In co-operation with ATS robot system manufacturer -Cambridge, Canada, provided feedback and proposed changes involving first generation to the fourth generation industrial robot system
• Worked on fiber optics DWDM implementation project for Nortel Telecommunications
• Worked on fiber optics projects involving telecommunications and data transmission for Siemens, sienna, Bell Canada, Alcatel and Mitel
• Performed preventative maintenance of the robot units daily, weekly and yearly
• Troubleshot and repaired FESTO and Sensor components
• Employee screening and selection
• Employee training
Environment: Test jigs, Scope, Optical Meter, Heat sensors, Measuring devices, Sensor tester, Motor diagnoses, control units, alignment jigs, arms refurbishing tools, digital analyzer, microscopes, polishing equipment, fiber components, splicer, lens polisher, jigs, component fusion, Calibration equipments.
HARRIS CORPORATION
Clients - Just to name a few: Bell Canada, NORTEL, Newbridge
Montréal, QC
1998-1997
Technical Integrator - RF-IF /Satellite and Radio Communications
• Responsible for radio link and telecommunication system integration
• Conducted tune up/down of converters, service channels, Muldex and Modem
• Performed integration of Microwave links
• Integrated the system using intelligent test stations
• Conducted programming and satellite integration
Environment: Microscope, Meters, Voltmeter, Test jigs, Frequency analyzer, Multipath fading analyzer, Frequency locator, Scopes, multi test equipment, Frequency meters, converters, Muldex, microwave, satellite
CIMA DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
Clients - Bell Canada, B.C. Tell, AT&T, Rogers Telecommunication
Montreal, Canada
1993 - 1997
Director / Operations Manager
• Oversaw sales of communication and computer related products (Hardware and software)
• Attended trade shows representations in Canada and abroad
• Conducted technical consultations for laser printing components
• Provided system installation support, assisted in the conduct of first power-up, system checkout and in-situ validation and performance demonstrations
• Provided on-going system technical support including system checkout, system diagnosis, in-situ repairs, modifications and follow-up
• Performed routine maintenance tasks such as backups, ordering and replacement of consumables, regular inspections
• Provided customer technical support, conducted and supported product trials, technical investigations and tests
• Validated system configurations, installed new suites of software, changed peripherals, and supported training in coordination with the customers
• Represented the maintenance and support requirements to internal support groups
• Supported maintenance issues such as updating users and installation
• Human resources (employee selection and training)
Environment: Meters, volt meter, scopes, Microscopes, test jigs, prototypes interface, cables, crimpers, splicers
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS LTD
Saint-Laurent, QC
1988 - 1993
Integration Specialist - Quality Assurance /Quality Control
• Responsible for integration of Intelligent test stations, systems integration, quality assurance and quality control elements in the Install, Test and burn-in departments
• Performed engineering repair, made modification to circuit boards and mechanical components
Environment: Intelligent test jig, intelligent test stations, modules, test tower loader, automated screening machines, Maintain and overhaul manufacturing equipments (Conveyors, assembly machines, wave solder, testers)
Satellite Integrations
TEE-Com Electronics - Satellite Division
Montreal, QC
1988-1987
Project / Technical Operations Specialist
• Responsible for staff job scheduling, Planning and production operation
• Responsible for co-ordination, Installation and maintenance of equipment
• Analyzed project issues and prepared actions
• Set up manufacturing instructions, oversaw scheduling, operations and maintenance responsibilities
• Performed candidate search and conducted employees training
• Setup maintenance procedures and related schedules
Environment: Measuring equipment, Alignment tools, soldering equipment, compressors, chain assembly tools, milling equipments, production machines.
Automation Certificate ATS (automation tooling systems), Cambridge, ON Robotics Certificate - ATS ADVANCED SYSTEMS, ATS RF/IF- Microwave Certificate Harris Corporation, Montreal, QC Robotic Automation Certificate JDS-UNIPHASE -FITEL, Ottawa, ON Movie Production Diploma Hollywood Film Institute Other Training Ontario Microelectronic Industry, OCM Manufacturing, Ottawa Merrimac Industry -New-Jersey Ottawa Division, Philips electronics, Montreal, QC Harris Corporation, Montreal, QC, JDS FITEL/ JDS UNIPHASE - Ottawa Automated Tooling System - ATS - Cambridge, ON Tee-Com, Satellite Production, Montreal Namtech (North American Micro-Technology), Vancouver Skills and Attributes Lab Equipment Expertise • Multi Path Fading Simulator (MPFS), Network Analyzer • Noise Figure Generator (NFG), Ber Set (Digital transmission Analyzer) • Frequency Counter, Frequency Generator • Measurements, inspection and modification Power and Frequency meters • Digital Analyzer, GBIP Cabling, Equipment set-up • Photo tools, Microscope, Scope, Mechanical measuring Equipment Network Expertise • Network hardware setup network cable, fibre optics cables installations Routers Hardware Expertise • Prototypes, test jigs, fiber optics splicing, fiber optic building, module boards, wiring, laptops, printers • Drives, chip sets, diodes, capacitors • RF receivers, transmitters, satellite, industrial machines • Circuit Board Manufacturing, FR4 and RF-IF • Cable assembly and installations Operating Systems Knowledge • QNX, Windows Software Tools • Fortran, Pascal, UNICAM, Visual, SPCC, C++ RF-IF /Satellite/ Radio Communications Knowledge • RF receivers, transmitters, Moldex, Modem, service channels, Up converter, Down converter, Guides, gain and attenuation relays • Satellite integration • Installations Robotics Knowledge • Motors, sensors, Festo, Arms, Photo recognition, Test, Integration and Evaluation
Electronics Engineering Technology Diploma Kwantlen University College, Vancouver, BC C.E.C - Computer and Network setup and installations Cegep St. Laurent, Montreal, QC