Years
BARBARA WIDER
Easley,SC
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
1
1
Computer Electrical Engineering, Degree
Work History
Test Engineer Technician
Flex
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted tests on electronic components, products, assemblies and systems to determine functional performance
- Provided recommendations for improvements in assembly or testing procedures
- Performed electrical troubleshooting to identify reliability issues with material
- Communicated product failures and testing problems with Enphase department
- Attended training to gain knowledge of program needs for test failure diagnosis and repair
- Collaborated with production department to resolve technical problems
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests
- Examined products for imperfections and defects
- Used analyzers, multimeters and power supplies to conduct diagnostic procedures.
- Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
- Tested, identified and troubleshot problems with networks.
Continuous Improvement Technician
Eaton Electrical
11.2015 - 05.2023
- Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement manufacturing initiatives across production environment
- Developed custom value stream mapping to monitor production efficiency.
- Worked with cross-functional plant teams to develop and implement manufacturing processing improvements and drive quality mindset
- Improved 5-S processes to meet company goals for earnings, quality and completion
- Changed existing processes and implemented new processes to improve efficiency
- Developed Continuous Improvement/Lean production training programs for onsite implementation
- Implemented lean production methods to reduce waste
- Mapped process workflows to enhance understanding of procedures
- Assisted engineers in developing, building and testing prototypes and products
Electronic Technician
Wabtec Global Services
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Analyzed and interpreted test data and adjusted, calibrated and aligned circuitry
- Reviewed building diagrams and blueprints to determine errors in electronic equipment installations
- Conducted, maintained, tested and repaired PCBA's and electro-mechanical electronic components, parts, equipment and systems.
- Recommended changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance
- Tested various types of electronic equipment using microscopes, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, voltage calibrators, spectrum analyzers and other laboratory instruments
- Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams and testing instruments
- Computed cost estimates for labor and materials
- Prepared cost estimates covering labor and materials for customer jobs
- Kept equipment working optimally by replacing loose, worn and defective parts
- Used soldering skills to connect components securely
- Improved equipment performance through skilled calibration and testing
- Conferred with customers to determine nature of problems and to explain repairs
- Traced faults in circuits and components to isolate failures and remove components
- Asked customers probing questions to assess symptoms and nature of problems.
Electronic Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Analyzed and interpreted test data and adjusted, calibrated and aligned circuitry
- Reviewed building diagrams and blueprints to determine errors in electronic equipment installations
- Used diagnostic and testing processes in collaboration with product engineers to identify, define and solve development issues
- Assembled electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments
- Tested various types of electronic equipment using microscopes, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, voltage calibrators, spectrum analyzers and other laboratory instruments
- Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams and testing instruments
- Reviewed and interpreted service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams and blueprints
- Kept equipment working optimally by replacing loose, worn and defective parts
- Read diagrams, specifications and service manuals accurately to determine repair actions
- Used soldering skills to connect components securely
- Traced faults in circuits and components to isolate failures and remove components
- Recommended changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Technology
MyComputerCareer.com
Raleigh, NC02.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Electrical Engineering, Applied Science
ITT Technical Institute
Columbia, SC05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Maryland - Global Campus
Adelphi, Maryland12.2024
Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Lean manufacturing concepts
- Employee training
- Maintaining records
- Process improvement solutions
- Determining metrics
- Performance improvement
- Quality control guidelines
- Data Collection
- Equipment preparation
- Schematic interpretation
- Processes implementation
- Safety operation procedures
- Instruction development
- Risk mitigation strategies
Timeline
Test Engineer Technician
Flex
05.2023 - Current
Continuous Improvement Technician
Eaton Electrical
11.2015 - 05.2023
Electronic Technician
Wabtec Global Services
03.2014 - 11.2015
Electronic Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific
04.2013 - 03.2014
Associate of Science - Information Technology
MyComputerCareer.com
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Electrical Engineering, Applied Science
ITT Technical Institute
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Maryland - Global Campus
Certification
- Midlands Technical College 5S Certification
- International Six Sigma Institute Certified Green Belt
- IPC-A-610 Certification
- Kaizen Certification Global
- Information Security Global
- Trade Management Training for Sales and Marketing
- Record and Information Management
- Social Networking: Information Exposure
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