Open To Work
Leslie Schmidt
Engineering Technician
Layton,UT
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in technical support and root-cause analysis. Known for collaborating effectively with engineers to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives that elevate product quality and operational standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Technician II
Biomerics
Salt Lake City, Utah
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Prepared and participated in project design reviews.
- Provided technical support during the installation of new equipment.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure accuracy in specifications, tolerances, safety requirements.
- Analyzed data from multiple sources to evaluate problems and diagnose trends, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues related to production process flow.
- Performed tests on prototype designs to evaluate product performance.
- Supported continuous improvement efforts to achieve company goals.
- Assisted in the design, development and implementation of new engineering projects.
- Monitored project progress to identify issues and recommended solutions that improved workflow.
- Calibrated and maintained engineering instruments to ensure accurate measurements and testing results.
- Conducted tests and experiments with new materials, equipment and processes.
- Applied engineering principles to develop and operate electrical, mechanical and data processing systems.
Senior QC Technician
Thermo Fisher
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Conducted regular inspections of products for quality and compliance standards.
- Utilized testing equipment to verify product specifications and performance.
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality assurance processes.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality standards across the organization.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify and address defects, preventing reoccurrence and improving overall product quality.
- Participated in continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen events aimed at improving overall quality levels within the organization.
- Verified conformance of parts using statistical sampling techniques such as ANSI and ASQ Z1.4.
- Diagnosed equipment issues to determine necessary repairs.
Senior Research Technologist
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
Ogden, Utah
05.2002 - 07.2020
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of results aligned with project goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative medical solutions, improving patient outcomes.
- Implemented advanced methods in the design and execution of research projects.
- Assisted in the design of experiments to evaluate new technologies.
- Assessed and refined existing techniques to enhance research quality and effectiveness.
- Provided technical guidance to junior researchers on experimental procedures and best practices.
- Managed laboratory equipment maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance levels.
- Maintained and calibrated lab instruments and equipment to streamline use.
- Evaluated and assessed lab equipment to resolve malfunctions and restore functionality.
- Identified and reported issues affecting test performance.
- Evaluated test system performance and corrected issues to address underperformance.
- Promoted and enforced compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Collaborated with other departments in order to understand their needs related to scientific investigation.
- Operated, calibrated or maintained equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis.
Education
Lean Six Sigma (Greenbelt-Minitab)
Moresteam University
06-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Chemical Engineering
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT04-2026
Skills
- Technical support
- Process improvement
- Troubleshooting skills
- Root-cause analysis
- System testing
- Installation
- Maintenance and repairs
- Mechanical aptitude
- Manufacturing systems integration
- Equipment calibration
- Precision measuring tools
- Engineering principles
- Creative thinking
Certification
Co-sponsor of two patents for polysulfone membrane design
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$41/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Engineering Technician II
Biomerics
06.2023 - Current
Senior QC Technician
Thermo Fisher
08.2020 - 05.2023
Senior Research Technologist
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
05.2002 - 07.2020
Lean Six Sigma (Greenbelt-Minitab)
Moresteam University
Some College (No Degree) - Chemical Engineering
Montana State University