MOHAMED F. MUSA
Nashua,NH
Summary
Engineering Technician with 14+ years of precision calibration, test systems, and instrumentation experience in aerospace and medical device manufacturing. Proven record of reducing equipment downtime, optimizing test procedures, and maintaining compliance in ISO 9001, AS9100, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820-regulated environments. Skilled in NIST-traceable calibration, factory acceptance testing, root cause analysis, and cross-functional engineering support. Recognized for driving continuous improvement and training high-performing technical teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Technician III
Medtronic
Billerica, MA
12.2024 - Current
- Program, evaluate, and support complex test equipment and systems using work instructions, schematics, and engineering drawings in an FDA 21 CFR Part 820–regulated medical device environment.
- Perform functional testing, troubleshooting, and calibration adjustments to ensure optimal system performance and reliability across multiple production lines.
- Monitor and verify quality assurance processes using established process controls and inspection procedures, ensuring zero-defect production targets.
- Operate precision measurement and diagnostic equipment to test, verify, and maintain calibration traceability to NIST standards.
- Manage multiple concurrent technical tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, consistently meeting production targets and cost objectives.
Engineering Technician / Calibration Specialist
General Electric / Baker Hughes
Billerica, MA
11.2010 - 05.2024
- Performed precision NIST-traceable calibration and testing of pressure, flow, and air data instrumentation for aerospace systems, supporting AS9100-compliant manufacturing operations over 13+ years.
- Built and assembled components using Bills of Materials (BOM), engineering drawings, and schematics, ensuring 100% compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
- Conducted factory acceptance testing (FAT) and validation on critical instrumentation systems, verifying functionality and operational readiness prior to customer delivery.
- Process Improvement: Implemented a digital inventory tracking system that improved material visibility, reduced component shortages, and eliminated manual record-keeping.
- Quality Optimization: Optimized calibration test plans for specialized requirements, reducing average testing cycle time while improving quality assurance outcomes.
- Diagnosed and resolved equipment malfunctions through systematic root cause analysis, reducing unplanned downtime and improving equipment availability.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of calibration procedures, test results, and maintenance activities in full compliance with industry and quality standards.
- Collaborated with engineers and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve system failures, contributing to on-time project delivery.
- Supported lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to operational efficiency gains across the calibration and test department.
- Trained and mentored new technicians in calibration procedures, testing methods, and best documentation practices, accelerating onboarding and raising team competency.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Engineering Technology
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA05-2024
Skills
- NIST-Traceable Calibration
- Instrumentation & Measurement Systems
- Equipment Testing & Validation (FAT/SAT)
- Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting
- ISO 9001 / AS9100 / 21 CFR Part 820
- Engineering Drawings & GD&T
- Quality Assurance & Process Control
- Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
- Technical Documentation & Reporting
- BOM Assembly & Component Build
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Technician Training & Mentorship
- Calibration & Test Equipment: Fluke calibrators, pressure gauges, multimeters, oscilloscopes, flow instrumentation, air data systems
- Software & Systems: Microsoft Office Suite, digital inventory / CMMS systems, data management tools, LabVIEW, SAP
- Standards & Frameworks: ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 17025, 21 CFR Part 820, Lean / Six Sigma principles
Timeline
Test Technician III
Medtronic
12.2024 - Current
Engineering Technician / Calibration Specialist
General Electric / Baker Hughes
11.2010 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Engineering Technology
University of Massachusetts Lowell