Cedrick MPAWENAYO
Austin
Summary
Detail-oriented Technical Process Specialist with over 4 years of experience in regulated medical manufacturing. Specializes in operating and maintaining high-speed automated Bag Fabricator lines, with strong skills in pneumatics and precision mechanical systems. Effectively troubleshoots complex mechatronic issues to ensure continuous production. Aiming to apply technical expertise as Equipment Maintenance Technician.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Specialist Back Up
Otsuka ICU Medical LLC
Austin
07.2022 - Current
- Technical Line Recovery: Serve as the primary technical lead for automated Bag Fabricator lines; responsible for clearing mechanical jams, resetting system timing, and ensuring 100% production uptime.
- Process Optimization: Monitor and adjust HMI settings for material tension and thermal sealing parameters to ensure product remains within strict medical-grade tolerances.
- Quality & Safety: Execute all duties within ISO 13485 clean-room environments, strictly following LOTO procedures and safety protocols for high-voltage and pressurized equipment.
- Pneumatic Troubleshooting: Maintain and troubleshoot high-pressure pneumatic systems.
- Training & Documentation: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to train new operators on machine recovery and documented process deviations to help engineers reduce recurring failures.
Education
High School Diploma -
KARUGANDA Technical School
RWANDA11-2019
Advanced HighSpeed Automation Safety & Maintenance
Internal Certification
Otsuka ICU Medical04-2026
Skills
- Mechanical: Precision Alignment, Heat Sealing, Tension Control, Web-handling
- Systems: Pneumatics, High-Speed Conveyance, Rotary Dials
- Quality Assurance
- Compliance: ISO Clean Room Standards, FDA Regulations, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out), Safety Protocols
- Tools & Testing: Multimeters, Calipers, Micrometers, Schematic Reading (Mechanical/Pneumatic)
- Software: HMI (Human Machine Interface) Operation, Process Data Logging
Timeline
Manufacturing Specialist Back Up
Otsuka ICU Medical LLC
07.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
KARUGANDA Technical School
Advanced HighSpeed Automation Safety & Maintenance
Internal Certification