Bounlam N. Sonthikoummane
Boscawen,NH
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in Surface Mount Technology and inventory management. Expertise in troubleshooting and quality assurance, contributing to increased production efficiency and compliance with IPC standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stay at Home Parent
Stay At Home Dad
Boscawen, NH
01.2022 - Current
Surface Mount Technician Operator & Stockroom/Inventory Specialist
Spinnaker Contract Manufacturing
Tilton, NH
12.2013 - 12.2021
- Operate, program, set up, and troubleshoot Yamaha SMT pick-and- place equipment in a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment.
- Create, modify, optimize, and verify SMT production programs to maximize throughput and maintain quality standards.
- Perform machine setups, feeder installations, and product changeovers while minimizing production downtime.
- Program and operate solder paste screen printing systems to ensure accurate paste deposition and optimal print quality.
- Conduct first article inspections and verify component placement accuracy according to engineering specifications.
- Utilize X-ray inspection systems to identify solder defects, BGA alignment issues, voiding, bridging, and hidden solder joint failures.
- Troubleshoot equipment, placement errors, feeder issues, and process deviations to maintain production efficiency.
- Perform preventive maintenance and calibration on SMT equipment to ensure optimal machine performance.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and quality teams to implement process improvements and corrective actions.
- Maintain compliance with IPC workmanship standards, quality procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory and storage of electronic components including capacitors, resistors, integrated circuits, and SMT consumables.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using ERP/MRP systems and performed routine cycle counts.
- Issued and returned materials to production lines while ensuring full material traceability.
- Verified component part numbers, date codes, moisture sensitivity levels (MSL), and lot control requirements.
- Coordinated inventory replenishment to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
- • Organized stockroom operations in accordance with FIFO procedures and ESD handling requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Laconia High School
Laconia, NH06-2011
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Fine Motor Skills
- Surface Mount Technology (SMT) & Programming Software
- Machine Calibration
- PCB Assembly
- IPC Standards
- Electronic Assembly
- Electronics Troubleshooting
- Quality Inspection
- Inventory Control & Cycle Counting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Yamaha SMT Machine Operation Certificate
- Yamaha SMT Programming Certification
- Solder Paste Screen Printing Programming Certificate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Lao
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Stay at Home Parent
Stay At Home Dad
01.2022 - Current
Surface Mount Technician Operator & Stockroom/Inventory Specialist
Spinnaker Contract Manufacturing
12.2013 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Laconia High School