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MANUEL NAGAR

MANUEL NAGAR

Austin,TX

Summary

Quality professional with significant experience in maintaining high standards of product quality. Known for achieving impactful results through meticulous inspections and problem-solving. Reliable team player with strong collaboration skills and adaptability to changing requirements.

Diligent Quality Technician with substantial experience in ensuring product quality and compliance. Proven track record of identifying defects and implementing corrective actions. Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail in quality assessments.

Experienced with quality control processes and inspection techniques. Utilizes analytical skills to identify and rectify defects efficiently. Knowledge of maintaining compliance with industry standards and enhancing production quality.

Quality assurance professional with robust experience in ensuring product compliance and optimizing processes. Known for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in root cause analysis. Adept at collaborating with teams to drive continuous improvement and adapt to evolving requirements. Proven ability to maintain high standards and deliver consistent results in dynamic environments.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Technician/Lead Technician

Flex-Solar Edge
02.2024 - Current

Running AOI, X-Ray, and inspecting reels/parts for SMT area

as Lead.

Acting Quality Supervisor while supervisor is out.

Running hotshots tests for the line.

Performing Ionogragh Tests and Torque to Break.

Experienced with Flex Flow and MRB.

Manufacturing Technician

Applied Materials
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Building semiconductor equipment for Semiconductor Companies
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Assembled and tested parts and components to meet safety and performance standards.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
  • Recorded and documented all maintenance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Incoming Quality Inspector II

ICU Medical
11.2018 - 01.2022
  • Inspecting and testing parts and drugs for IV bags through Pharma and FDA regulations criteria.
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
  • Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
  • Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
  • Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
  • Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.

Quality Control Inspector III

Dynamic Manufacturing Solutions
03.2017 - 10.2018
  • Writing NCMR's on defected parts
  • Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
  • Reverse Engineering inspecting
  • Team Lead
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.

Customer Service

AT&T Advanced Tech
01.2015 - 02.2017
  • Resolved escalated customer service disputes and complaints, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement, leading to increased customer retention.
  • Managed customer service effectiveness by monitoring performance and assessing metrics.
  • Coordinated customer service team projects, achieving successful on-time completion.

Engineer Technician I

Samsung Semiconductor Austin
06.2013 - 12.2014
  • Wafer recovery/Equipment recovery
  • Maintaining SU3100, SU3200, FC3100
  • Working with hazardous chemicals
  • Writing SOP's for SU3100 maintenance actions
  • Provided technical support for engineering projects to support accuracy and deadline management.
  • Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
  • Troubleshot equipment failures and remedied problems to restore functionality.
  • Performed frequent inspections of company equipment and corrected malfunctioning equipment.
  • Understood and read technical manuals and blueprints.
  • Maintained documentation of equipment maintenance tasks, new installations and repair procedures.
  • Tested and replaced electrical components and wiring using test meters, soldering equipment and hand tools.
  • Used operational manuals, maintenance records and forums to gain troubleshooting insight for complex issues.
  • Analyzed machinery and tested electrical systems and wiring to identify faults and resolve issues impeding performance.
  • Complied with company policies, safety requirements and best practices to protect people, equipment and operations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Quality Technician

Komico Technology
06.2012 - 06.2013
  • Inspecting parts for semiconductor companies
  • Intermediate/final inspection
  • Documenting failures of parts for the customer

Equipment Technician/ Etch

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc, Motorola
12.2004 - 12.2011
  • Maintaining equipment and PM's
  • Troubleshot equipment failures and remedied problems to restore functionality.
  • Performed frequent inspections of company equipment and corrected malfunctioning equipment.
  • Understood and read technical manuals and blueprints.
  • Maintained documentation of equipment maintenance tasks, new installations and repair procedures.
  • Analyzed machinery and tested electrical systems and wiring to identify faults and resolve issues impeding performance.
  • Used operational manuals, maintenance records and forums to gain troubleshooting insight for complex issues.
  • Documented and filed records of repair work and maintenance for accurate tracking of labor hours, inventory use and equipment histories.
  • Complied with company policies, safety requirements and best practices to protect people, equipment and operations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Chemical/Lab Technician

Superior Industries
06.2002 - 09.2004
  • Quality Control and performing environmental
  • Performing paint analysis on production paints
  • Evaluating and writing test reports
  • Tested titration of chemical tanks in production line to check for ideal pH and other chemical levels and balance ratios.
  • Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.
  • Handled chemicals such as nitric acid, sulfuric acid and hydrofluoric acid using strict safety protocols.
  • Applied chemistry knowledge and expertise to enhance Type applications.
  • Compared Type products against design and production specifications through quality and integrity checks.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Designed and implemented Number gallon reactor to run solvent and water-based adhesives.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Production Supervisor/ Chemical Technician

Quallion Llc
01.1999 - 05.2002
  • Mixed and produced chemical operations of all Lithium Batteries for Medical devices, engineering and developing new battery technology
  • Coating all lithium ion batteries
  • Supervised production floor.
  • Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.
  • Recorded test results using variety of chemistry-specific software programs.
  • Restocked laboratory work stations and sterilized surfaces to maintain readiness for any project requirement.
  • Tracked experimental results, coordinated data reviews and produced detailed reports.
  • Applied chemistry knowledge and expertise to enhance Type applications.
  • Assessed organic and inorganic compounds to identify chemical properties.
  • Automated reactor control system for precise control of polymerization and batching processes.
  • Operated industrial mixers to compound and blend chemicals.
  • Handled chemicals such as nitric acid, sulfuric acid and hydrofluoric acid using strict safety protocols.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Avionics Technician / Quality Assurance Represent

United States Navy
05.1988 - 05.1998
  • Conducted final inspections for take off for flight approval
  • Conducted work center audits
  • Investigation of safety hazards and serious maintenance actions
  • Held Secret Security Clearance
  • Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions.
  • Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas, and other pieces.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
  • Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
  • Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
  • Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
  • Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
  • Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
  • Reduced expenditures by repairing systems and minimizing Type equipment maintenance.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

US Navy Avionics School
Millington, TN

Skills

  • Quality assurance expertise
  • Chemical mixing and operating, and Semiconductor Industry
  • Tool sets: LAM, Applied Materials, SU3100, SU3200, FC3100
  • Methods of Production
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Pneumatic Circuits
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Equipment Preparation
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Final Product Testing
  • Tool Efficiency Development
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Workflow Coordination
  • GMP Implementation
  • Safety Protocols
  • Calibrate Settings
  • Material Flow Analysis
  • Equipment Storage
  • Increase Production Efficiency
  • Production Log Maintenance
  • Materials Loading
  • Knowledge of Manufacturing
  • Ph Meters
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Production Records
  • Conductivity Meters
  • Project Management
  • Process Implementation
  • Schematic Interpretation
  • Staff Training
  • Performance Tracking
  • Process Improvement
  • Manufacturing Safety
  • Work System Integration
  • Maintain Safety
  • Production Processes Observation
  • Safety Improvements
  • Study Leadership
  • Instruction Development
  • Read Diagrams
  • Update Logs
  • Troubleshoot Malfunctions

Timeline

Quality Technician/Lead Technician

Flex-Solar Edge
02.2024 - Current

Manufacturing Technician

Applied Materials
08.2022 - 01.2024

Incoming Quality Inspector II

ICU Medical
11.2018 - 01.2022

Quality Control Inspector III

Dynamic Manufacturing Solutions
03.2017 - 10.2018

Customer Service

AT&T Advanced Tech
01.2015 - 02.2017

Engineer Technician I

Samsung Semiconductor Austin
06.2013 - 12.2014

Quality Technician

Komico Technology
06.2012 - 06.2013

Equipment Technician/ Etch

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc, Motorola
12.2004 - 12.2011

Chemical/Lab Technician

Superior Industries
06.2002 - 09.2004

Production Supervisor/ Chemical Technician

Quallion Llc
01.1999 - 05.2002

Avionics Technician / Quality Assurance Represent

United States Navy
05.1988 - 05.1998

Some College (No Degree) -

US Navy Avionics School