Diego Vanegas
Farmingdale
Summary
Results-driven Test Integration V&V Engineer with Spellman-High Voltage, skilled in test plan development and failure analysis. Proven track record in enhancing compliance and quality assurance through effective cross-functional collaboration. Adept at troubleshooting high voltage systems while ensuring safety and regulatory adherence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Integration V&V Engineer
Spellman-High Voltage
Hauppauge
04.2025 - Current
- Design, develop, and execute test plans for high voltage power supplies, systems and components
- Conduct troubleshooting and failure analysis on high voltage power hardware
- Analyze test data to identify trends or issues, preparing detailed testing reports
- Collaborate with design engineers to understand product specifications and requirements
- Utilize testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power analyzers
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations in all testing processes
- Participate in design reviews and provide feedback based on test results
- Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in IV&V methodologies and technologies
- Continuously improving testing methodologies and practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory, to ensure seamless integration of systems and compliance with industry standards
- Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide feedback throughout the development lifecycle
- Ensure that all integration, verification, and validation activities adhere to regulatory standards and best practices specific to industry
- Supports audits and inspections related to IV&V activities, interfacing with regulatory agencies and team
Lead Engineer Test/Safety
Spellman-High Voltage
Hauppauge
06.2021 - 04.2025
- Review engineering testing safety procedures and identify risks/gaps
- Work with engineering personnel to develop/update safety procedures & equipment
- Work with all engineering personnel to define test needs and priorities
- Interface with other parts of the business (Ops, Quality, Facilities, EHSS etc.) on test activities and testing safety review and support the development of test plans & procedures
- Review test set-ups to ensure concurrence with previously agreed test plans and procedures
- Review schematics to understand system behaviors and assist engineering with proper safe test set-up
- Conduct safety analysis and risk assessment on engineering pre-prototypes
- Ensure all safety steps are taken, and all test equipment and applicable PPE is included in the test planning/procedures and is used during test execution
- Work with the safety team to define related safety training
- Work closely with engineers to ensure labs are organized, clutter-free, and maintained
- Lead weekly meetings with engineers to ensure company safety guidelines are being followed and all findings and gaps are reported
- Assist the EHSS department in identifying safety hazards in the work areas
- Contributed to the development of a safety checklist procedure to audit every department in the facility which includes engineering, modules, final inspection, repair, monoblock, rack test, shipping and receiving
- Member of emergency response team, first aid/CPR/ AED certified
- Inspect the functionality of area radiation monitors
- Inspect the functionality of electrical test cages and report all findings to area supervisor and EHSS manager
- Coordinate with electricians/maintenance to keep electrical panels in safe conditions
Test Technician/X-Ray Inspector
Sensitron Semiconductor
Hauppauge
10.2019 - Current
- Assist with assembling and troubleshooting existing prototypes and test fixtures
- Perform testing as directed and supervised by electrical engineering staff
- Operate basic laboratory test equipment such as Digital Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Function Generator, Power Supplies and many more
- Perform X-Rays on various products including Aerospace and Military units to provide internal visuals required by recipient
- Consistently maintain a record of production errors and/or units required by Engineering
- Provide accurate X-Ray data to Quality Assurance and Engineering Staff
- Assist engineers in troubleshooting, diagnosis, and replication of product failures
- Use strong knowledge of both analog and digital circuit theory to troubleshoot analog and digital circuitry to component level using schematics and electronic test equipment
- Complete all necessary data sheets and compliance documentation for final tested units
- Perform product testing in accordance with documented test procedures
- Assist in the generation of test procedures for new products and qualification parameters
- Assist in Engineering Lab organization including equipment, materials and component inventory
Education
B.S. - Electrical Engineering Technology
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NYSkills
- Test plan development
- Failure analysis
- Test data analysis
- Troubleshooting hardware
- Compliance assessment
- Quality assurance
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Environmental compliance
- High voltage systems
- Effective communication
- Schematics interpretation
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Test Integration V&V Engineer
Spellman-High Voltage
04.2025 - Current
Lead Engineer Test/Safety
Spellman-High Voltage
06.2021 - 04.2025
Test Technician/X-Ray Inspector
Sensitron Semiconductor
10.2019 - Current
B.S. - Electrical Engineering Technology
Farmingdale State College