Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Matthew Valdez

Elgin,MN

Summary

Dedicated Engineering Technician skilled in employing lean principles to add value, remove waste and drive continuous improvement in engineering projects. Meticulous professional highly knowledgeable about electronics and electrical principles. Versed in testing equipment and skilled at building prototypes to help refine designs. Reliable in accurately assembling and thoroughly checking components. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Tech

Applied Materials
11.2022 - Current
  • Increased efficiency in engineering processes by implementing innovative troubleshooting techniques.
  • Improved equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and calibrations.
  • Streamlined workflow within the team through effective communication and collaboration with engineers, technicians, and management.
  • Enhanced the accuracy of technical documentation by reviewing and updating schematics, diagrams, and manuals regularly.
  • Performs routine to moderately complex electro-mechanical technical functions and activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification & troubleshooting
  • Preformed new system and NPI installations and field upgrades.
  • Process testing on AMAT platforms to Engineering and Manufacturing documentation and specifications.
  • Has developed analytical skills and application of scientific methods to perform a variety of activities

Manufacturing Technician III (T3)

Applied Materials
11.2021 - Current
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Performed preventative maintenance and inspections on production machinery.
  • Look over Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Repair/ and or Test electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic assemblies & Subassemblies components
  • Trouble Shooting and Repairs / Identifies and correct errors
  • Enters data and Mildly preforms computer programming & repair or software

Assembler

Applied Materials
05.2021 - Current
  • Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
  • Reduced assembly errors by following detailed instructions and blueprints for each project.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to meet production targets consistently.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various types of assemblies, allowing for seamless transition between different projects as needed.
  • Gained expertise in operating multiple types of tools and machinery essential for efficient assembly processes, resulting in increased versatility within the role.
  • Consistently met or exceeded daily production quotas while maintaining exceptional quality standards in all completed assemblies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications Technologies

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2025

Skills

  • Assembly Modeling
  • Lean Principles Knowledge
  • Six Sigma Tools Expert
  • Operational Analysis
  • Materials Testing
  • Blueprint reading
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Blueprint and Schematic Reading
  • Advanced Mathematics
  • System testing
  • Engineering principles

Timeline

Engineering Tech

Applied Materials
11.2022 - Current

Manufacturing Technician III (T3)

Applied Materials
11.2021 - Current

Assembler

Applied Materials
05.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Communications Technologies

University of Houston
Matthew Valdez