Sam So

Highly skilled and versatile Senior Electro-Mechanical / Manufacturing Technician with over 15 years of experience in precision assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of complex automated machinery, robotics, and electrical systems. Proven expertise in point-to-point wiring, pneumatic systems, quality inspection, and prototyping alongside engineering teams. A strong track record of leadership and technical precision in fast-paced, high-tolerance manufacturing environments.

Motor MFG Technician - Persimmon Technologies - Tyngsboro, MA

(2022-11)

• Execute precision automated machine winding processes, including dressing copper wire and soldering leads to designated 3-pin connectors.
• Perform comprehensive cable fabrication tasks: shielding, prepping, stripping, crimping, and terminating connectors.
• Conduct critical quality assurance protocols including Resistance, Hi-pot, and EMF testing; systematically record technical data.
• Set up and operate specialized production equipment, including epoxy injection machines, heating chambers for molds, milling machines, and laser marking systems.
• Measure tight height tolerances and build rotor wheels by meticulously propagating north and south magnets to magnetic tabs.

Sr. Electro-Mechanical Technician - Elbit Systems - Merrimack, NH

(2020-09 - 2022-11)

• Built and integrated complex sub-assemblies and structural modules into unit frames based on strict technical blueprints.
• Routed complex wiring and cable networks across multiple staging chapters of production.
• Tracked, scanned, and updated production data and module metrics daily utilizing the Lotus database system.
• Ensured daily electrostatic discharge (ESD) compliance and performed final pre-shipment inspections and prep.

Wiring Technician - Merrimack Industrial - Haverhill, MA

(2020-01 - 2020-04)

• Disassembled enclosure components, populated brackets/clips, and precisely drilled/tapped mounting holes.
• Measured, cut, stripped, and crimped ferrules for heavy-duty industrial wiring layouts.
• Mounted DIN rails and wire ways according to design specifications; labeled all internal components and wires for final integration.

Technician - MRSI Systems - North Billerica, MA

(2019-05 - 2019-11)

• Assembled complex mechanical systems and large aluminum enclosures for semiconductor wafer machines.
• Interpreted blueprints and complex schematics without standard operating procedures (SOPs), redlining engineering drawings for improvements when necessary.
• Performed precision point-to-point wiring, pneumatic routing, and tube fitting installations.
• Operated machine shop equipment to drill/tap new grids on unit bases and executed vacuum leak testing.

E/M Technician - Rapiscan Systems - Billerica, MA

(2018-06 - 2019-05)

• Fabricated sub-assemblies for high-tech mobile X-ray screening vans, executing exact point-to-point wiring.
• Utilized specialized I-rotor balance software to test, calibrate, and balance precision hoop wheels.
• Maintained an efficient workstation adhering strictly to 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles under minimal supervision.

Electro-Mechanical Assembler 3 - Columbia Tech - Westborough, MA

(2018-03 - 2018-06)

• Assembled and fabricated power panels and power box point-to-point wiring based on visual process layouts.
• Installed specialized RF coaxial cables and meticulously compiled data on Quality Factory Acceptance (QFA) sheets.
• Conducted rigorous pre-QA inspections on final products to ensure zero defects before formal handover.

Manufacturing Technician - American Superconductor - Devens, MA

(2017-12 - 2018-02)

• Performed technical and mechanical assembly of high-power industrial equipment, transformers, and fuse panels.
• Utilized heavy-duty crimpers and power tools to manage point-to-point wiring layouts.
• Assisted with equipment maintenance on large-scale silver coating industrial machinery.

Team Lead - Segue Manufacturing - Lowell, MA

(2014-11 - 2017-10)

• Led production team operations, overseeing point-to-point wiring on large-scale box builds and specialized cable harnesses.
• Collaborated directly with engineering departments to build prototype electrical power panels, analyze first-build units, and troubleshoot document discrepancies.
• Programmed PCBs and controllers; utilized multimeters and oscilloscopes to troubleshoot complex mechanical/electrical system failures.
• Managed monthly inventory tracking and expenses for the assembly floor.

Certification - Information Systems - Lincoln Technical Institute