CHRISTOPHER KOHLGRAF
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Skilled professional with experience in the Semiconductor clean room environment hardware and operating systems resolutions. Looking to contribute to company growth implementing cost reduction and improved efficiencies while using my experience and skill sets. Saved company over $800 thousand dollars
Awarded 7 lifesaver awards for saving product and equipment from destruction. - Mentored 35 new initiates to operator certification. Improved production by 27%. Led a mentored session in Abu Dhabi.
Knowledgeable with proven background in leading testing teams and ensuring quality of complex systems. Managed successful implementation of streamlined testing processes, contributing to enhanced product reliability. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and team leadership, optimizing performance in dynamic environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Test Technician III
Revolve Labs
03.2024 - Current
- An Antminer Lead Test Technician is a technical leadership role responsible for overseeing a team in the testing and validation of Antminer hardware. Key duties include troubleshooting issues, ensuring quality standards are met, and improving test processes by collaborating with engineers. The job requires expertise in areas like electrical testing, PCBA handling, and using test equipment to diagnose problems and analyze results.
- Main duties:
- Team leadership: Guide and mentor a team of test technicians, assign tasks, and ensure the team adheres to high-quality and safety standards.
- Testing and validation: Perform and supervise a variety of electrical and mechanical tests on products, such as Antminer devices, using specialized equipment.
- Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve complex technical problems during the testing phase, including identifying root causes of failures.
- Led testing teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Trained junior technicians on advanced testing techniques and troubleshooting procedures.
- Managed a team of technicians, ensuring timely completion of projects and maintaining high-quality standards.
Mechanical Technician II
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Department of Energy/NNSA
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintain, assemble, and disassemble basic mechanical components and systems.
- Using established work control processes and procedure requirements i.e., built replacement units.
- Work form drawings, and verbal instruction to assemble and test various mechanical designs.
- Apply a basic knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to solve basic mechanical problems.
- Set up equipment, general troubleshooting, maintenance, and minor modifications of simple hardware.
- Including pressure and vacuum systems
- Maintain a high level of safety awareness, while working in the laboratories.
Manufacturing Operations Coordinator
Keysight Technologies
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Working with team leaders, managers, and department heads to learn departmental needs and goals.
- Ensuring that all activities conform to local, federal, industry and company standards.
- Observing, reviewing and analyzing processes to identify inefficiencies and areas where improvements could be made.
- Worked with team to make sure goals are met.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in reduced turnaround times for project deliverables.
- Developed training materials and conducted sessions to onboard new team members effectively.
- Analyzed workflow procedures to identify bottlenecks, recommending solutions for enhanced productivity.
Quality Assurance Inspector III
Entegris
08.2016 - 11.2020
- Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
- Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to setup technician.
- Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
- Documents inspection results by; inputting data into quality
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
LMU
Munich, GermanySkills
- Team leadership
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal skills
- Self motivation
- Team building
- Computer proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Reliability
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Teamwork
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Test Technician III
Revolve Labs
03.2024 - Current
Mechanical Technician II
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Department of Energy/NNSA
02.2023 - 01.2024
Manufacturing Operations Coordinator
Keysight Technologies
11.2021 - 02.2023
Quality Assurance Inspector III
Entegris
08.2016 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
LMU