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Paul L. Widman

Paul L. Widman

Marana,AZ

Summary

Dedicated, detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic and passion for quality assurance. Proven track record of consistently delivering exceptional results in diverse industries. Skilled at identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency. Committed to maintaining high standards of excellence while continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Solder Technician

MASTEK-INNERSTEP, INC.
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Reworked post wave assemblies ( CONTRACT COMPLETED )

Quality Control Tech. Level 3

Custom Control Sensors ( CCS )
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Company Overview: Phoenix, AZ
  • Completed Issuance of 8130-3 for Domestic and Export Approvals of Engines, Propellers, & Articles Only FAA DRS course on Sept 12th 2023
  • Completed SAE Common Training for DPRV course on Dec 14th 2023, Probitas registered and authenticated
  • Met AS13001 Delegated Product Release Verification Training Requirements and AS9117 Delegated Product Release Verification
  • Dec 14th 2023
  • Completed Collins Aerospace DQR – Designated Quality Representative Training on Jan 3rd 2024
  • Level 2 Certified on Keyence IM-8000 Image Dimension Measurement System on Jan 22nd 2024
  • Attained the Rolls Royce SABRe4.1 Essentials Certificate on Jan 29th 2024
  • Monitored process statistics and validated source documentation
  • ITAR compliant, promoted an “attitude of air safety” while reviewing test data, certificates of conformance, documentation to ensure part compliance
  • Assertive Support of quality assurance activities for aerospace customers within the CCS team maintaining integrity with adherence to regulations and safety
  • Support of customer source inspections, internal / external audits and related regulatory oversight
  • Diligent generation of discrepancy reports with support of material review board analysis and root cause investigations
  • Phoenix, AZ

Service Technician

Yamaichi Electronics USA Inc.
12.2019 - 02.2023
  • Company Overview: Chandler, AZ
  • Certified IPC Rework Specialist 7711 / 7721
  • Product Process Validation Serving ATTD Assembly Test Technology Development in the Tool Repair Base
  • Responsible for building and testing new mother board pans fulfilling non-inventory requests and repairs on STHI Standard Test Hook Interface later changing to Actuation Pan service and Periodic Maintenance on HDMx High Density Modular Automated Test Platform
  • Chandler, AZ

Quality Technician

HighRel Inc.
04.2017 - 11.2019
  • Company Overview: Gilbert, AZ
  • Certified IPC Specialist 610 and J-STD revision G
  • Gilbert, AZ

Quality Assurance Manager

SMT NW Inc.
05.2016 - 09.2016
  • Company Overview: Portland, OR
  • Management of Inspection Team
  • Writing of Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Back-up Quality Team as needed
  • Portland, OR

Senior Engineering Technician

CUI Inc.
06.2015 - 03.2016
  • Company Overview: Tualatin, OR
  • Maintain 5S standard compliance of laboratory and equipment storage locations
  • Evaluate prototypes and write failure reports for presentations
  • Performed on CUI’s “point of load” digital power module product line
  • Collect test data for marketing to use within final product datasheets
  • Recommend solutions for product development and prototyping
  • Aid in the development of automated testing equipment
  • Write test procedures
  • Tualatin, OR

Electronic Test Technician

Aerotek / CUI Inc. (Contract)
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Company Overview: Tualatin, OR
  • Testing, troubleshooting, failure analysis and assessment of electronic manufacturing service supplier quality under contract at CUI Inc
  • Location
  • This work was performed on CUI's “point of load” digital power module product line
  • Notable accomplishments: Began as a temporary Test Technician then was hired by CUI Inc
  • Within 9 months as the Senior Engineering Technician
  • Tualatin, OR

Test Technician

Volt / Oracle: SUN Microsystems Contract
10.2013 - 05.2014
  • Company Overview: Hillsboro, OR
  • Testing, troubleshooting and failure analysis of Exadata, Exalogic, SPARC SuperClusters, VLE, VSM6, BDA and OVCA engineered solution product lines
  • Configuration and use of Integrated Lights Out Manager
  • (ILOM)
  • Use of #BASH and ->C-SHell terminal for advanced diagnostics
  • Diagnostic of SATA / SAS cards, cabling, and drives
  • Investigation of power balance problems via PDU displays and ILOM commands
  • Functional testing on a wide variety of racked server configurations
  • Troubleshooting of Cisco switches
  • Diagnostic of PCIe-3 cards and risers
  • Troubleshooting of Flash PCI cards
  • Diagnostic of DIMM memory errors
  • Troubleshooting of Ethernet connections
  • Use of 'tip line' connections to server nodes for diagnostic scripting
  • Use of ssh secure shell scripts
  • Use of automated test software
  • Rapid response to 'ask-a-tech's' from automated test software
  • Configuration and use of host and service processor during diagnostic investigations
  • Troubleshooting of InfiniBand fabric networks within rack configurations
  • Correct testing-identified problems or recommend actions for their resolution
  • Hillsboro, OR

Electronic Inspector / Test Technician

ExcelTech Inc.
05.2008 - 08.2013
  • Company Overview: McMinnville, OR
  • Circuit inspection per: IPC-A-610 standards
  • Circuit inspection per: J-STD-001 standards
  • Use of X-Ray to inspect solder
  • Functional testing
  • In circuit testing (ICT) of turn-key products
  • Programming and operation of SPEA 4040 flying probe tester
  • Assembly and repair of test fixtures
  • Use of microscope
  • Use of oscilloscope
  • Use of digital multi-meter
  • Use of thermocouple simulators
  • Fine pitch soldering and rework
  • Correct testing-identified problems or recommend actions for their resolution
  • McMinnville, OR

Assembler III

Micro Systems Engineering, INC
10.2005 - 04.2008
  • Company Overview: Lake Oswego, OR
  • Assembly of implantable defibrillators and pacemakers for parent company Biotronik
  • Use of microscope
  • Operation of ESI laser trim equipment on active resistor networks
  • Operation of plasma oven
  • Operation of CSP under-fill equipment
  • Use of lean manufacturing techniques
  • Use of X-Ray to inspect solder
  • Lake Oswego, OR

Electronic Inspector / Test Technician

Action Controls, Inc.
06.2002 - 08.2005
  • Company Overview: Redmond, WA
  • Circuit inspection per: IPC-A-610 standards
  • Circuit inspection per: J-STD-001 standards
  • Functional testing
  • Assembly and repair of test fixtures
  • Circuit assembly
  • Wire harness assembly
  • Box build assembly
  • Use of microscope
  • Use of oscilloscope
  • Use of digital multi-meter
  • Fine pitch soldering and rework
  • Correction of test identified problems or recommended actions for their resolution
  • Redmond, WA

Electronic Inspector / Test Technician

Prism Electronics, Inc.
07.1999 - 05.2001
  • Company Overview: Redmond, WA
  • Assembly and design of test fixtures
  • Circuit inspection per: IPC-A-610 standards
  • Circuit inspection per: J-STD-001 standards
  • Functional testing
  • Circuit assembly
  • Wire harness assembly
  • Box build assembly
  • Use of microscope
  • Use of oscilloscope
  • Use of digital multi-meter
  • Fine pitch soldering and rework
  • Correction of test identified problems or recommended actions for their resolution
  • Redmond, WA

Skills

  • IPC-A-610
  • IPC-7711/7721
  • J-STD-001
  • Test and Quality Events
  • Documentation
  • Linux distribution variants
  • PIC device programmer
  • JTAG device programmer
  • Atmel AVR device programmer

Certification

  • [ Issuance of 8130-3 for Domestic and Export Approvals of Engines, Propellers, & Articles Only], [FAA] - [Sept 12th 2023]
  • [DPRV authenticated by Probitas], [SAE] - [Dec 14th 2023]
  • [AS13001 authenticated by Probitas], [SAE] - [Dec 14th 2023]
  • [AS9117 authenticated by Probitas], [SAE] - [Dec 14th 2023]
  • [DQR certification], [Collins Aerospace] - [Jan 3rd 2024]
  • [SABRe 4.1 certification], [Rolls Royce] - [Jan 29th 2024]
  • Certified [ Level 1 & 2 IM-8000 Image Dimension Measurement System ]- [Keyence] - [Jan 22nd 2024]
  • Certified [IPC Rework Specialist 7711 / 7721 Rev C amend. 1 ], [BLACKFOX TRAINING INSTITUTE, Phoenix, AZ.] - [Nov 11th 2021]
  • Certified [IPC-A-610 Rev G] - [Feb 2018]
  • Certified [IPC-A-610 Rev D] - [Feb 2005]
  • Certified [IPC-A-610 Rev C] - [Feb 2002]
  • Certified [J-STD Rev G] - [Feb 2018]
  • Certified [J-STD Rev D] - [Feb 2005]
  • Certified [J-STD Rev C] - [Feb 2002]

Education

GED -

Desert Winds High School
Lancaster, CA

Timeline

Solder Technician

MASTEK-INNERSTEP, INC.
08.2024 - 11.2024

Quality Control Tech. Level 3

Custom Control Sensors ( CCS )
07.2023 - 08.2024

Service Technician

Yamaichi Electronics USA Inc.
12.2019 - 02.2023

Quality Technician

HighRel Inc.
04.2017 - 11.2019

Quality Assurance Manager

SMT NW Inc.
05.2016 - 09.2016

Senior Engineering Technician

CUI Inc.
06.2015 - 03.2016

Electronic Test Technician

Aerotek / CUI Inc. (Contract)
09.2014 - 06.2015

Test Technician

Volt / Oracle: SUN Microsystems Contract
10.2013 - 05.2014

Electronic Inspector / Test Technician

ExcelTech Inc.
05.2008 - 08.2013

Assembler III

Micro Systems Engineering, INC
10.2005 - 04.2008

Electronic Inspector / Test Technician

Action Controls, Inc.
06.2002 - 08.2005

Electronic Inspector / Test Technician

Prism Electronics, Inc.
07.1999 - 05.2001

GED -

Desert Winds High School
Paul L. Widman