Ruben Soto
Gurnee,IL
Summary
Driven Engineer with 8 years of growing both personal knowledge and employers' bottom lines. Avid consumer of all new engineering methodologies and techniques. Exceeds job descriptions by enhancing development and production efforts through earnest passion.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Associate
Underwriters Laboratories
Northbrook, IL
08.2019 - Current
- Led full project lifecycle efforts, providing leadership from quoting phase, through standard testing and to safety certification.
- Created new analytical tools to assess ongoing process controls and expose weaknesses for remediation.
- Presented new design and operational guidelines to senior engineers, resulting in 250% improvement in task completion.
- Mentored interns, aiding in onboarding process and instructing new personnel on applicable guidelines and techniques.
- Participated in designing commissioning/qualification/verification (CQV) protocols for new project development and acquisition.
- Developed action plans to aid in meeting defined objectives and streamlining existing processes.
- Applied Six Sigma principles to process control methodology.
- Offered troubleshooting of half-point processes, providing redesigned best practices and process improvements.
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
- Assisted with installation, calibration and testing of engineering systems.
- Provided technical support for engineering projects to support accuracy and deadline management.
- Completed engineering projects and tasks within established timelines and budgets.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Drafted technical reports and documentation for engineering projects.
- Conducted research and gathered data on engineering components and systems.
- Implemented schematics, diagrams, and written, and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
Calibration Technician
Abbott Laboratories Limited
North Chicago, IL
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Diagnosed, repaired and calibrated centrifuges, sterilizers and weight scales devices.
- Managed informational database and processing of returns.
- Maintained compliance with environmental standards.
- Applied safety and electrical code regulations on every job.
Test Technician
Plexus Engineering Corp
Buffalo Grove, IL
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Conducted tests on electronic components, products, assemblies and systems to determine functional performance.
- Provided recommendations for improvements in assembly or testing procedures.
- Performed mechanical troubleshooting to identify reliability issues with material.
- Communicated product failures and testing problems with Eagle Power Supplies department.
- Assisted in relocation of Eagle Power Supplies to Penang Island, Malaysia - included Training their team of Test Engineers and Transfer of Knowledge
Biomedical Equipment Technician
US Army
Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Trained staff on proper operation of equipment as well as initial troubleshooting techniques.
- Maintained safe work environment and adhered to privacy regulations.
- Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
- Documented information regarding installations, repairs and inventory checks.
- Performed preventive maintenance for medical equipment.
- Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to manager.
- Responded to customer requests for service and repairs within 24 hours.
- Maintained proper care and storage of diagnostic tools and equipment and tracked inventory.
- Provided validation, inspection, repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
- Demonstrated correct operation, care and calibration to on-site medical personnel.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Chicago Community High School
North Chicago, IL05.2015
Skills
- Excellent Communication Techniques
- Strategic Design
- Engineering Documentation
- Test Results Evaluation
- Cost-Effective Solutions
- Project Specifications
- Project Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Six Sigma Tools Expertise
- Effective Project Completion
- Deadline Management
- Cost Estimates
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Engineering Associate
Underwriters Laboratories
08.2019 - Current
Calibration Technician
Abbott Laboratories Limited
04.2019 - 08.2019
Test Technician
Plexus Engineering Corp
04.2018 - 04.2019
Biomedical Equipment Technician
US Army
07.2016 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
North Chicago Community High School