Laura Delacruz
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
SMT Lead with hands-on experience in high-speed surface mount production and automated equipment operation. Proficient in MyData, ASM E-by-Siplace, and Juki RS-1R systems, EKRA X5, SERIO 4000, with strong knowledge of AOI/SPI inspection with Kohyoung systems, DEK solder paste printers, and LCR testing. Detail-oriented professional focused on quality assurance, precision, and production efficiency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SMT OPERATOR LEVEL 3/ SMT SPECIALIST/ SMT LEAD
DSM Arizona Inc
AZ
08.2022 - Current
- Logged and tracked all maintenance activities in the PFS database, executing advanced machine troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, including cleaning and servicing head nozzles, lubricating PNP machines, and maintaining feeders to optimize equipment performance and reduce downtime.
- Optimized machine programs and adjusted feeder size and pitch to ensure accuracy, selected and replaced nozzles based on component specifications, corrected polarity and rotation errors, transferred components between machines as required, and resolved placement issues to sustain efficient production and minimize downtime.
- Developed and customized printer programs for production, precisely aligned board and stencil fiducials, measured board dimensions for accurate setup, optimized inspection points to uphold print quality, and selected appropriate squeegee sizes and printer settings to guarantee optimal performance.
- Programmed and calibrated oven processes to improve soldering and curing operations, continuously monitored and fine-tuned temperature profiles to ensure consistent product quality and maximize production reliability.
- Onboarded and coached new employees, facilitating their integration into company processes and procedures, partnered with engineering teams, and fostered team development to ensure standardized and efficient production practices.
MATERIAL HANDLER/MACHINE OPERATOR III
BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS
AZ
11.2017 - 05.2022
- Oversaw stock control and inventory management, coordinating material receipt and dispatch, replenishing shelves, and precisely identifying and updating inventory in the computerized tracking system.
- Facilitated and requisitioned materials to fulfill production requirements, conducted cycle counts, resolved inventory discrepancies, and reconciled finalized production orders to ensure exact inventory records.
- Assembled machine setup kits and inspected setup sheets to certify production standards prior to line start-up.
- Positioned and mounted feeders and component reels onto PNP machines to achieve precise pick-and-place operations.
- Utilized and maintained Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) and X-ray systems to proactively detect, analyze, and troubleshoot defects such as missing components, misalignment, incorrect polarity, and poor solder joints.
ASSEMBLER/SOLDERER
BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS
TX
04.1999 - 04.2001
- Assembled electronic components, assemblies, and modules by following samples, visual aids, wiring diagrams, and comprehensive work instructions.
- Executed precision hand soldering of SMT components (capacitors, resistors, ICs) in strict accordance with IPC/J-STD standards, identified and remediated solder defects, including bridges, cold joints, insufficient solder, and misalignment.
Education
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
BRAZOSPORT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Lake Jackson, TX05.2005
Skills
- Workplace safety compliance
- Preventive maintenance execution
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time management abilities
- Production line efficiency
- Schematic interpretation
Certification
IPC-610 CERTIFICATION, 05/01/26
Timeline
SMT OPERATOR LEVEL 3/ SMT SPECIALIST/ SMT LEAD
DSM Arizona Inc
08.2022 - Current
MATERIAL HANDLER/MACHINE OPERATOR III
BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS
11.2017 - 05.2022
ASSEMBLER/SOLDERER
BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS
04.1999 - 04.2001
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
BRAZOSPORT COMMUNITY COLLEGE