Biotech electro-mechanics, robotics, PM & repair.
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Based in San Diego, CA, and I am seeking a Quality Engineer position in the biotech industry. My extensive background spans management, electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, robotics, inspection, repair, and research and development, all of which equip me with the skills necessary to excel in quality engineering roles. Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Business Administration, which I expect to complete in 2025.
In my current role as a Maintenance Technician at Copan Diagnostics, I am responsible for the preventive and extraordinary maintenance of critical biotech production equipment. My previous experience as a Senior Maintenance Technician at GenMark Diagnostics involved troubleshooting, performing preventive maintenance, and driving process improvements, all while ensuring the highest quality standards.
My career has also included positions such as Service Technician, Field Service Engineer, and Biomed Tech II, where I gained valuable experience in equipment repair, validation, and technical support. I am a U.S. Army veteran, having served as a Medical Equipment Repair Sergeant and Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist, which further developed my attention to detail and commitment to quality.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Technology Management from Devry University and have specialized training in biomedical equipment repair. With a strong foundation in quality assurance and continuous improvement, I am eager to contribute my expertise to a leading biotech company as a Quality Engineer.
March 2024 – Present
Preventative and Extraordinary Maintenance for Fanuc Robots, Colimatic, Multivac, CVC Labeling, Flexicon Pumps, Incubators, torque testers for biotech production.
November 2021 to June 2023
As a senior maintenance technician at GenMark, responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and software issues on production equipment, performing preventive maintenance, making necessary repairs and adjustments, and recommending solutions for ongoing issues. This role also involves supporting continuous process improvements, executing equipment validations, documenting activities, maintaining equipment, and assisting with special projects as needed.
June 2020 to July 2020
Repairing, verifying functionality, and maintaining scientific research equipment including HPLC’s, centrifuges, microscopes, cold storage, and general lab. Broad-based understanding of life sciences suited to troubleshooting a wide variety of lab instruments. Practical, working knowledge of common desktop hardware and operating systems for software installation, hard drive imaging and restoration.
April 2017 to June 2017
Contracted for Edwards Vacuums who is a vendor to Intel. Perform on-site service and repair semiconductor processing equipment. Troubleshoot equipment issues, maintain records and reports, order and install parts, respond to emergency service calls as required, and instruct customer operating technicians on system operation and maintenance. Perform upgrades and modifications to equipment as needed.
September 2014 to March 2017
Hands-on repair training with all major dental and medical devices, including: respirators, chemical analyzers, centrifuges and X-ray imaging equipment. Including textbook training on anatomical effects of medical equipment on the human body. Training with Army Biomed since transfer to 6253rd Army Hospital Mesa, AZ in 2012. Travel to various locations across U.S. for clinical needs of Department of Defense.
September 2015 to December 2016
Install, repair, preventative maintenance, electrical safety and performance verification. Perform inspections, calibrations and repairs on a variety of biomedical equipment. Perform preventive maintenance and electrical safety inspections per procedures on biomedical equipment.
Work with clinicians and medical staff to identify and correct customer service issues. Surgical environments and sterile environments. Keep accurate records and required documentation, incident reports.
Telemetry systems.
Active 2007/2010 - Reserve 2010-2014 - Fort Lewis, WA & Mesa, AZ
Prepare and maintain quality history records and sensitive item verification records and distribution of items: sustenance provisions, weapons, chemical, medical, office and electronic equipment. Plan and evaluate technical surveillance over government production operations in contractor facilities or government-operated facilities and equipment. Follow military standards, procedures, regulations, documentation.
December 2013 to April 2014
Functional testing on engine controls for various helicopters, airplanes and unmanned aerial vehicles. Compliance with company, FAA and customer (military and civilian) standards and regulations. Troubleshooting of test equipment as well as product down to board and component level. Software downloads, programming, product acceptance tests, vibration and environmental tests including pneumatic sensors for pressure acceptance.
Data entry, production reports, invoices and billing. Software advisement, CMMS, technical support and customer service. Payroll, attendance, Excel, verbal, communications, problem solving. Manage, instruct, direct and supervise 15-30 persons in electro-mechanical assembly of airline seats in accordance with FAA and customer standards/regulations. Research & Development of applicable technical and safety policy regulations.
February 2006 to February 2007
Order filling for shipments of various sized wire for everything from industrial electrical to small electronics. Fort-lift operator. Safety team leader. Radio frequency scanner usage for inventory and overfilling.
November 2005 to June 2006
Repair, maintenance and cleaning of drills, pneumatic hoses, mechanical parts and connections from air supply to dental chairs. Reading of schematics, user's manuals and manufacturer's literature. Troubleshooting, soldering and rewiring. Basic hand tools and sterile cleaning supplies used for sanitation.
Manage, instruct and supervise 15-30 laborers in a Wal-Mart Distribution Center's pallet separation setting. Office, forklift, safety procedures, pallet inspection and repair. Production reports, forklift and labor training and certifying. Conduct surveys to evaluate capacity and production potential. Interviews, discharging and counseling. Research & development of applicable technical and safety policy regulations.
April 2003 to August 2003
Reading of blueprints for structural assembly, schematics for electrical set-up and testing of Ultra Violet lamps used in Dental teething whitening, documentation of test results, failures, defective parts, components, tools/equipment. Zoom whitening lamps.
October 2001 to April 2003
Data entry, production reporting, invoicing, payroll, and Excel. Computer consulting, technical support, customer service, and communication. Applied mathematics and problem-solving. Unloading palletized goods using a forklift and electric pallet jack. Production reporting, forklift training, and employee management, including conducting surveys and implementing technical and safety policy regulations.
Master of Business Administration – National University In process
Bachelor of Science – Technology Management
Devry University – Ontario, CA 2024
U.S. Army – Fort Sam Houston, TX - 2007
