Test Engineer, Resume Sunnyvale, CA - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

Extensive experience in systems integration, supervision, production and manufacturing test engineering, and lab operations, including hardware integration, software testing, and test plan implementation for the Aerospace Industry. 8 Years as a skilled Mechanical/Electrical Integration and Test Technician.
Effective technical supervisor experienced in product manufacture, testing and laboratory operations
Focused team leader with proven track record driving engineering projects to successful outcomes
Strong analytic and problem solving skills across a broad range of technical and business functions
Extensive organizational skills that facilitate efficient multitasking in fast paced work environments
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Process Improvement in ISO, 6 sigma, and complex work environments, both large and small
Strong working knowledge of the Quality Process.
Proficient with MS Office suite, and a wide range of Enterprise software tools, including SAP, assorted learning management systems and document control databases

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Test Engineer

Confidential,Sunnyvale, CA

Responsibilities:

Provided day - to-day assignments for 3 to 6 test Technicians, 1 Quality Engineer and one QC Inspector
Verified and approved time, provided coaching, input for yearly performance reviews and disciplinary action for union represented employees
Provided Technical and documentation support to keep multiple tests running in a fast paced environment
Interfaced with customers, upper management and program Engineering to maintain status updates
Ensured all subordinates remained current on compliance training and followed corporate policy

Test Engineer

Confidential, Sunnyvale, CA

Responsibilities:

Certified Test Conductor (CTC), responsible for Acceptance and Validation testing of high value satellite electronic boxes under environments to include functional, Vibration, Thermal Vacuum, and Life testing
Prepared and executed comprehensive test plans, test procedures, and schedules for satellite subsystems documenting operations through SAP enterprise software tools
Collected, analyzed, and delivered test data to program engineering for product certification
Generated discrepancy reports and provided trending data to program management
Partnered with Quality Assurance to ensure test requirements and results met design specifications
Setup and ensured functionality of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and Special Test Equipment (STE) to include vibration systems, thermal chambers, and thermal vacuum chambers
Developed, modified existing, validated, and approved test procedures for satellite subsystems
Drove test procedures and standard operating procedures through approval life cycle from inception to release
Established and maintained metrics for test processes
Performed satellite hosted payload functional testing with experience in control room operations
Participated in Test Readiness Reviews, Failure Review Boards, and chaired Pre-test meetings
Utilized Automated Framework test platform for test procedures and documentation
Synthesized customer needs into system test solutions meeting technical, schedule, and cost constraints

Confidential, Sunnyvale, CA

Engineering Assistant Specialist

Responsibilities:

Operations and Environmental testing of full satellite vehicles and sub system including Guidance Navigation and Control, Telemetry Tracking and Command, Propulsion, Power and RF Communications Payload.
Familiarity using a wide range of calibrated and specialized test equipment, and program specific software.
Mechanical and Electrical test set up including Bus and RF.
Supervised complex test projects, including oversight of up to 12 individuals from multiple disciplines
Assembly and repair processes at the space vehicle and sub systems level.
Supported off site testing and launch campaigns.
Packaged and shipped flight and non-flight hardware for delivery to the next higher level assembly and to off-site test locations.
Provided disposition, cause and corrective actions for anomaly resolution
Supported Engineering Review Boards, Failure Review Boards and Corrective Action Boards
Chaired Post Test Meetings and Running Cells for full system handover to customers, tracking all action items