Samuel A. Beard
Cayce,SC
Summary
Results-driven Laser Technician with extensive experience at IDEX Health & Science, specializing in high-power laser systems and optical machining. Proven ability in system diagnostics and team training, ensuring compliance with laser safety protocols. Adept at troubleshooting and optimizing processes, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and quality standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Laser Technician 3 / Optics Machining
IDEX Health & Science
West Henrietta, NY
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Built and maintained medical laser systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on SOPs, development, troubleshooting, and station maintenance.
- Calibrated measurement instruments to enhance precision in operations.
- Operated Haas5 milling machines for cutting, measuring, and inspecting optics.
- Executed fiber coupling techniques achieving precision to 3nm.
- Managed multi-laser systems to maximize operational efficiency.
- Trained technicians in processes and troubleshooting methods for laser systems.
- Gained experience operating high- and low-power laser systems.
Line Technician
Subaru of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Diagnosed and repaired automotive systems
- Performed mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
Line Technician
Audi of Cary
Cary, NC
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Conducted in-depth vehicle diagnostics and repairs
- Collaborated with service team on complex repairs
Quick Service Technician
Crossroads Ford
Cary, NC
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Performed warranty work and routine vehicle maintenance
Education
Associate Degree - Laser & Photonics Technology
Central Carolina Community College
Lillington, NCCertificate - Electronics Engineering Technology
Central Carolina Community College
Lillington, NCSkills
- Electronic test equipment proficiency
- Technical documentation
- Process optimization
- System diagnostics
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Cleanroom experience
- Laser safety protocols
- Circuit and laser troubleshooting
- High-power laser operation
- Optical instruments utilization
- Testing and measurement expertise
- Laser Fiber Coupling and Alignment
- Multi-laser operation skills
- Optical machining techniques
- Medical laser systems knowledge
Coursework
- DC/AC Circuit Analysis
- Analog Electronics
- Digital Electronics
- Photonics Technology
- Principles of Lasers
- Fiber Optics
- Photonics Applications
- Microprocessors
- Troubleshooting
- Software for Technology
Additional Information
Strong teamwork and communication skills, Quick learner with a strong work ethic and problem-solving mindset
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Laser Technician 3 / Optics Machining
IDEX Health & Science
05.2022 - 08.2025
Line Technician
Subaru of Fayetteville
01.2020 - 05.2020
Line Technician
Audi of Cary
07.2018 - 10.2019
Quick Service Technician
Crossroads Ford
02.2017 - 07.2018
Associate Degree - Laser & Photonics Technology
Central Carolina Community College
Certificate - Electronics Engineering Technology
Central Carolina Community College