Technician

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••••• Harvard Ave.••••• •••••
Auburn, NH ••••• •••••


SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Process Development for Semiconductor Pcbs Assembly and Silicon wafer Fab Failure Analysis
Data Collection and Product Validation Writing S.O.P, D.O.E and Engineering reports
Mechanical Assembly and PCB Soldering Laboratory Management Quality Inspection
Equipment Maintenance and Repair Product reliability testing using environmental chambers
R&D and Manufacturing Production

Formulating/Mixing of material, adhesive bonding and surface preparation, Thermal profiling, Screen printing, Prepare and process material samples for analysis using potting compounds, grinding and polishing techniques, Failure analysis tools, maintain good record keeping of laboratory notebooks, Process sheets, Inspection Records and execution of work requests.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LILLIPUTIAN SYSTEMS, Wilmington, MA Jan, ••••• Jun, •••••
Sr. Research Technician
R&D Fuel Cell Startup
Process development laboratory chartered to develop complex Silicon Wafer oxide fuel cells (MEMS). Laboratory responsibilities included sample preparation, which involves, precision cutting, potting, grinding, polishing, and carbon or gold sputter deposition. Characterize optical images of samples and captured the images with digital camera or microscopes. Performed data collection into a computerized engineering database to track and update analysis as needed. Writing standard operating procedures (SOPs), design of experiments (DOE) and engineering reports. Worked with senior engineers on failure analysis to find root causes of failures in complex microelectronic assemblies. Maintain/Repair/Install lab process equipment
Setup, operate and maintain the following unique sets of tools that would be used to isolate and document failure modes and develop product.
Optical microscopes and a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM with EDX) with cameras to document failure evidence, construction details, and workmanship
Cross sectioning and polishing equipment to examine and analyze Silicon wafers, PCBs, product failure and to measure plating and material thickness. About ••••• samples a week
Screen printing Sealing glass, Dispensing Proprietary formulas
Mechanical Assembly
Quality microscope inspection
Chemical cleaning
Cubic Wafer, Merrimack, •••••arch Technician•••••Nov. ••••• Dec. •••••
A Silicon wafer process development company chartered to develop complex processes for (MEMS) assemblies. Laboratory responsibilities included sample preparation, which involves precision cutting, potting, grinding, polishing, and carbon or gold sputter deposition. Quality microscope inspection of soldering and wire bonding, document failures, characterize optical images of the process and capture the images on digital camera or microscopes. Operate Developer and Thin film Coater.
Optical microscopes and a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM with EDX) with cameras to document failure evidence, construction details, and workmanship
Cross sectioning and polishing equipment to examine and analyze Silicon wafers, Pcbs, Product failure and to measure metal plating and material thickness.
Chemical cleaning




Vicor Corporation, Andover, MA
Sr. Process and Failure Analysis Engineering Lab Technician •••••July ••••• Sept. •••••
Large manufacturing state-of-the-art Failure Analysis and Process laboratory chartered to validate reasons why complex DC/DC/AC power electronics fail and product material selection. Also chartered to launch new products and improve processes in manufacturing. Laboratory responsibilities included sample preparation, which involves precision cutting, potting, grinding, polishing, and carbon or gold sputter deposition. Process development and engineering support. Characterize optical images of samples captured on digital camera or microscopes. Managed computerized job log to track and update analysis as needed. Worked with senior failure analysis, development engineers and scientists to uncover root causes in complex microelectronic assemblies. Writing SOPs, DOE and engineering reports.
Experience in the automated assembly and inspection of Printed Circuit Boards, Silicon wafers and mechanical assemblies. Strong aptitude for attention to detail and self motivated with a fast learning curve. Experience in running and maintaining/repair complex automated production and lab equipment.
Failure Analysis/Material Lab engaging in the analysis of electronic and mechanical components used in company manufactured electronic systems. Hands on testing and analyses of root causes of failures for timely and effective corrective actions that improved quality, yield and reliability. Informed engineering decisions based on their examination of physical evidence.
Optical microscopes and a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM with EDX) with cameras to document failure evidence, construction details, and workmanship
Cross sectioning and polishing equipment to examine and analyze Silicon wafers, PCBs, product, component failure and to measure plating and material thickness on components and parts
Metallurgical, Polymer, and Composite materials analysis (DSC, TGA, FTIR and Thermal profiling on running product)
Destructive and Non destructive Physical Analysis (DPA) of discreet active and passive components, ICs, and hybrids.
Chemical decapsulation of molded parts
Product reliability testing using environmental chambers.

Weld Micro Technologies, Chelmsford, MA
SMT Production Supervisor/ Sr. Equipment Maintenance Technician•••••••••• •••••

HP/Apollo Computer, Chelmsford, MA
Sr. Production Equipment Maintenance Technician •••••••••• •••••

EDUCATION

Certified soldering J-STD•••••C (••••• and •••••)
Vicor in house classes on 6 Sigma training (••••• thru •••••)
Scanning Electron Microscope and x-ray Microanalysis, Lehigh University (•••••)
TA Instruments Thermal Analysis Workshop (•••••)
Basic Electronics/Electric wiring, Shawsheen Technical School, Billerica, MA (•••••)
Production and Lab equipment certification (•••••)
Hazmat Safety and Rohas compliant Training (•••••)
Burlington High School, Burlington, MA