Arnold J. Bernal
San Jose,CA
Summary
With over 43 years of experience in the Semiconductor/LED (17 yrs.) industry I am pursuing a challenging Engineering Technician or Associate Eng. position that allows me to contribute my experience in Reliability, Quality or F/A areas. Experienced, flexible, and enthusiastic to tackle difficult projects/tasks when needed.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Product Development Technician
Bridgelux
Livermore, USA
01.2011 - Current
- Oversaw reliability project and final qualification report to validate product integrity and compliance.
- Supported PD, reliability, and customer failure analysis through root cause investigation using analytical equipment (SEM, EDS, C/T, X-Ray) and managed Obirch processes (hot spot analysis, FIB cuts).
- Evaluated reliability and qualifications of die, COB final assembly, and materials to ensure performance standards.
- Executed soldering tasks to assemble electronic components, de-processing skills: package de-processing chemical/mechanical, mechanical cross sectioning.
Sr. Reliability Technician
Philips Lumileds Lighting
San Jose, USA
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Create initial reliability build to evaluate/qualify the die, final assembly, materials (substrate, etc).
- Support daily reliability and failure analysis activities in RelLab.
- Provide project status to Reliability Engineers.
- Managed packaging processes for de-processing, chemical/mechanical analysis, and cross-section evaluations.
- Communicate with external laboratories that are outsourced lab services of all projects (Rel board build, SEM/EDS, and ESD) and oversee FIB cuts and analysis.
Burn-in Supervisor
QP Semiconductor
Santa Clara, USA
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Supervised 10 employees (techs/operators) in managing the burn-in area activities while providing hands-on support for burn-in board configurations.
- Provide project status daily for all product priorities moving throughout the Burn-in area work flow.
- Supervised daily operations in semiconductor manufacturing environment.
- Led team meetings to discuss workflow and production goals.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and equipment usage.
Sr. Reliability Technician
Xilinx
San Jose, USA
01.1995 - 01.2002
- Maintained traceability of all projects processed through the Reliability lab and assisted in all other Burn-in, Hast, WHTOL, TMCL, and Rel board loads into environmental chambers.
- Conducted routine inspections on lighting systems for reliability and performance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment failures effectively.
- Implemented maintenance schedules to ensure optimal operation of lighting products.
Reliability Technician
Cirrus Logic
Fremont, USA
01.1988 - 01.1995
QA Technician Auditor
Advanced Micro Devices
Sunnyvale, USA
01.1985 - 01.1988
QA/QC Technician Specialist
California Devices
San Jose, USA
01.1983 - 01.1985
QA/QC Technician
Fairchild
San Jose, USA
01.1981 - 01.1983
Education
High School Graduate -
W.C. Overfelt
San Jose, CASkills
- Reliability assessment
- Failure assessment
- Analytical equipment usage
- Data analysis
- Advanced soldering
- Materials assessment
- Package de-processing
- Environmental testing
Timeline
Sr. Product Development Technician
Bridgelux
01.2011 - Current
Sr. Reliability Technician
Philips Lumileds Lighting
01.2006 - 01.2011
Burn-in Supervisor
QP Semiconductor
01.2002 - 01.2006
Sr. Reliability Technician
Xilinx
01.1995 - 01.2002
Reliability Technician
Cirrus Logic
01.1988 - 01.1995
QA Technician Auditor
Advanced Micro Devices
01.1985 - 01.1988
QA/QC Technician Specialist
California Devices
01.1983 - 01.1985
QA/QC Technician
Fairchild
01.1981 - 01.1983
High School Graduate -
W.C. Overfelt