Matthew B. Horne
Ruckersville,USA
Summary
Results-driven Quality Engineering Technician with extensive experience at Emerson Intelligent Platforms. Expert in quality audits and root cause analysis, successfully enhancing quality systems and process optimization. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with ISO 9000 standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives. IPC certified specialist with expertise in conformal coating.
Overview
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Certification
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19
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineering Technician CR Level 30
Emerson Intelligent Platforms
Charlottesville, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Partnered with production, maintenance and engineering teams to strengthen quality systems
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented countermeasures
- Performed internal product and process quality audits
- Investigated and resolved issues with BOM’s, ECO’s, test yields
- Assisted in tracking and implementation of deviations and waivers
- Reviewed quality standing instructions and working level documentation
- Issued quality alerts on specific products as needed
- Generated quality metric data of production for daily visibility and review
MFG Process/Support Technician II CR Level 28
GE Intelligent Platforms/Emerson
Charlottesville, VA
07.2011 - 01.2024
- Performed preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment as well as LOTO
- Performed calibrations and organized data
- Analyzed processes to improve production/efficiency
- Implemented Lean ideas and 5s in multiple areas of MFG
- Skilled system user in Aegis, SAP, Agile and Maintenance Connection
- Experience working with Engineering on problems related to PAC8000 and BOM / Drawing issues
- Maintained the Pad Print/ Inkjet printing process as well as printing molded plastic and ultrasonic welding
- Analyzed newly introduced PCB’s for conformal coat complexity
- Maintained PVA 650 & 250 Conformal Coating machines and developed new programs via Pathmaster for conformal coating and encapsulating PCB’s
- Maintained the DI water system and Aqueous Inline Cleaner for washing PCB’s
- Performed monthly Safety Inspection & LOTO Audits for Environmental Health and Safety
- Holds IPC Specialist Certifications as well as CPR
PLC Simulator Technician CR Level 24
GE Intelligent Platforms
Charlottesville, VA
07.2008 - 07.2011
- Test, troubleshoot and repair PAC8000 assembled products
- Responsible for diagnosing and repairing PLC modules at component level for Repair / Return
- Performed final functionality testing on repaired modules
- Performed functionality testing and diagnosis of units detected as watch list items
- Knowledge of SAP, Agile, and AEGIS
Entry Level Test Technician CR Level 22
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms
Charlottesville, VA
07.2007 - 07.2008
- Troubleshoot boards to component level while performing in circuit tests
- Performed final simulator testing on repaired PCB’s
- IPC Specialist Class I & II Certified
Education
Bachelors of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV05.2007
Associates of Applied Science - Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VA05.2005
Skills
- Quality audits
- Process improvement
- Data collection and analysis
- Quality management systems
- ISO 9000 standards
- Root cause analysis
- Process control documentation
- Process optimization
- Conformal Coat subject matter expert
Certification
IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721, J-STD-001
Timeline
Quality Engineering Technician CR Level 30
Emerson Intelligent Platforms
01.2024 - Current
MFG Process/Support Technician II CR Level 28
GE Intelligent Platforms/Emerson
07.2011 - 01.2024
PLC Simulator Technician CR Level 24
GE Intelligent Platforms
07.2008 - 07.2011
Entry Level Test Technician CR Level 22
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms
07.2007 - 07.2008
Bachelors of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Bluefield State College
Associates of Applied Science - Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Southwest Virginia Community College