SUMMARY:

• Performed engineering support including planning, development and maintenance of test programs and fixtures; execution of testing; set ups, calibration and troubleshooting with test stations
• Working knowledge of electronics theory/applications, data analysis techniques, software and hardware configuration, and functional test on component/board level
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, board layout drawing, assembly and test documents
• Delivered high quality, complex boards/systems consistently for computer, aerospace, military, and medical industry customers
• Experienced with boards/systems upgrades and troubleshooting to component level
• Evaluated test data of product to identify failure trends and recorded to database
• Performed root cause analysis and composed reports on defective UUTs and RMA platform/systems
• Proficient with a wide array of test equipment from DMMs to Spectrum Analyzers, microscopes, measuring tools, hand and power tools
• Effective in fast - paced & ambiguous environment
• Demonstrated ability to support globally-dispersed teams and provide excellent customer service through attention to details and multitasking skills
• Excellent math, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, in a team setting or with cross-functional teams
• Excellent computer skills with WINDOWS OS and MS Office software; Word, Excel, PPT
• Familiar with Android, Linux and Python environments

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Chandler, AZ

Test Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer support

Responsibilities:

• Provided Engineering support in a R&D lab environment on prototype PCBs and systems
• Collaborated with Team Engineers for BKMs to assemble, program and test SoC development platforms; debug issues that arose after PCB updates and deployment
• Collaborated with BIOS Developers for integration of firmware for SPI and eMMC programming for EFI Shell, WIN OS or Android boot
• Performed hardware and software updates/modifications for development platforms and systems
• Sustaining test support and platform/system updates for older projects still active
• Configured Linux shell scripts for platform boot and test
• Addressed stakeholder platform, SoC and firmware issues on a daily basis and resolved issues in a timely manner; resulting in numerous Recognition Awards
• Managed inventory database and deployment of all development platform boards/systems, SoC, Add-In-Cards and hardware for all projects
• Maintained up to 12 desktop PCs for testing, programming, network setups and Linux access in Validation Lab
• Acquired working knowledge of SPEED to support Manufacturing Engineer by creating IPNs in SPEED and updating to component library; created and updated platform/system BOMs
• Verified PCB, hardware and components by utilizing Cadence Allegro software for symbol and footprint checks; which resulted in project Tape-Outs to be on schedule
• Contributed to Team on a daily basis by providing accurate updates on project status
• Administered calibration of test equipment assigned to Engineering and OPS Teams
• Researched and procured test equipment for projects and components required for board reworks
• Coordinated training with Bench Technicians for platform, system and hardware assembly; programming and test setup
• Composed and updated platform test and assembly instructions
• Received Recognition Award for providing detailed rework documentation for manufacturing deviations for internal and external rework labs; which resulted in a 50% reduction in rework time

Confidential, Chandler, AZ

Electronics Technician II

Responsibilities:

• Performed analytical problem solving and testing of development platforms and systems
• Assembled development platforms and set top systems according to build requirements: platform type, firmware, and SoC
• Utilized software programming and debug tools: DediProg, ITP, PIC, Tera-Term, Ymodem and Linux to program NOR, NAND, eMMC and SPI flashes
• Shipped platforms and systems worldwide to shareholders

Confidential, Tempe, AZ

Test Engineer I

Responsibilities:

• Performed engineering support and functional test development in a Manufacturing environment
• Configured functional test sequence and programmed with LabVIEW or C+ software
• Fabricated, modified and maintained test fixtures and software
• Modified customer test fixtures and software so test systems were more efficient; which improved test repeatability, resulting in higher test yields of +90% and minimized retest of product
• Verified proper functionality and performance of customer supplied production test: software, test fixture and supporting test equipment.
• Performed debug on test fixture and software when necessary
• Prepared and programmed ESS chambers for thermal testing per customer requirements
• Arranged labor and test equipment requirements according to customer production schedule
• Collaborated with manufacturing team for corrective action on production failures found
• Trained technicians on PCB testing and debug, test equipment usage
• Generated schematics with Protel and OrCAD software of test fixtures and supporting circuitry

Confidential, Tempe, AZ

Senior Test Technician

Responsibilities:

• Test and troubleshoot RF, digital and analog PCBs and systems
• Reduced monthly scrap costs by debugging and repairing board failures and customer returns which increased yearly revenue $400,000 and received ECAPS (cash bonuses) for reduction of monthly scrap
• Supported second shift functional tests on HP and VXI automated test systems and ESS
• Interfaced with Test Engineers for test program and fixture enhancements