Mel Ron Orillo

• Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, resulting in faster onboarding and reduced learning curves for employees.
• Spearheaded productivity improvements by identifying bottlenecks in the assembly process and implementing effective solutions.
• Increased overall team performance by setting clear goals, providing constructive feedback, and encouraging professional development opportunities for team members.
• Served as a mentor to junior employees by providing guidance, support, and encouragement in their career development within the organization.
• Created Team Environment: Developed SOPs, speeding up onboarding and ensuring 100% cross-trained staff.
• Boosted Performance: Set clear goals, provided feedback, and encouraged development, achieving:
  9 weeks of delivering 26+ POs
  Weekly revenue boost from $50K to $250K
  A peak of $1.4M revenue in one week.

• Developed comprehensive processes and production control strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
• Led, mentored, and managed a high-performing manufacturing team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
• Developed a real-time data mining platform, reducing costs across three departments.
• Successfully supervised up to 60 direct report employees in addition to more than 20 contract employees during daily operations.

• Highly skilled systems test engineer performing complex electromechanical testing of silicon process equipment.
• Primary trainer for new engineering technicians, ensuring flawless execution of testing processes during equipment manufacturing.
• Trained Emergency Response Team member responding to medical, electrical, and chemical emergencies across 47 acre site.

• Validated testing performed on various Metrology/Defect Detection tools met required quality assurance metrics
• Validated systems communication connectivity across fiber optic, ethernet, and Infiniband data cables using proprietary software.
• Researched new developments in testing methods and equipment and made recommendations to improve testing procedures.

Key personnel for the completion of two prototype instruments: FireFly and CB1000 (Immunoassay tools) from design build to marketable tools. Responsibilities included: Incoming and receiving, Assembly, Integration, Final Test, Quality Assurance, and Shipping. In direct communication with engineers, to solve electro/mechanical and aesthetics issues. In constant contact with turn-key vendors and field service personnel to troubleshoot problems from new assembly builds to servicing instruments in the field.

• Managed inventory of test equipment, ensuring proper calibration and availability for scheduled tests.
• Used analytical or scientific software, industrial control software, scanning software, and spreadsheets to conduct daily testing activities and maintain documentation.
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives by participating in root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Played a key role in achieving on-time project completion by consistently meeting deadlines and ensuring accurate test results.
• Create test documentation and work instruction, providing training to subordinate test technicians.
• Consistently utilize proper personal protective equipment for each job task.
• Completed equipment troubleshooting, adjustments and repairs to verify that system performance complied with testing and product quality parameters.
• Debugged and tested equipment, gathered test data and recorded results.
• Ensured accurate data collection by implementing robust data management practices and utilizing advanced software tools.
• Improved test efficiency by streamlining procedures and implementing time-saving techniques.

Test Technician Lead 2003 – 2005
Fulfill the responsibilities of a System Test IV Lead position. Upon the closing of the Site in Sunnyvale CA, successfully completed my last task to transfer technical instrument information over to new technicians at the new site located in Umea, Sweden.
System Test Technician III / IV Lead (Amersham Biosciences) 1997 – 2003
Carry on the responsibilities of a System Test III position. Managed 10, both manufacturing and chemistry technicians, to complete daily responsibility. Ensured parts were always readily available. Conducted 2 training classes in Japan to educate field service engineers in the Shinjuku region on servicing tools.

• Supported engineering teams in making data-driven decisions by providing timely and accurate test results.
• Communicated product failures and testing problems with [Type] department.
• Conducted tests on electronic components, products, assemblies and systems to determine functional performance.
• Leveraged strong analytical skills to identify trends in test data, providing valuable insights for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Played a crucial role in new product launches by ensuring seamless integration between design specifications and actual device performance.
• Implemented comprehensive test plans to evaluate product functionality, safety, and performance according to industry standards.
• Performed mechanical troubleshooting to identify reliability issues with material.
• Accelerated production schedules by implementing effective time-management strategies during testing cycles.
• Reduced test malfunctions by maintaining and calibrating test equipment regularly.

System Test Technician II Responsible for testing, calibrating, troubleshooting, Alliance Cluster Tools. Performed retrofit and/or reworks on tools, in conjunction with ECN and MC changes. Maintained team safety from high powered RF generating matches. Handle all system documentation such as shortages, nonconforming parts, materials transfer, and system logbooks. Trained new incoming Poly Technicians on tools. Worked in a team environment to brainstorm solutions for system problems.

• Supported product development by providing detailed feedback on test outcomes and potential improvements.
• Examined products for imperfections and defects.
• Ensured product quality and reliability by conducting comprehensive functional testing on electronic components.
• Communicated product failures and testing problems with Engineering department.
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