Sara Sanchez
Springville,Indiana
Summary
Detail-oriented engineering technician with strong technical expertise and effective interpersonal skills. Proven track record in delivering high-quality technical support consistently. Adept at troubleshooting and resolving complex engineering issues efficiently.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Technician IV
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
Crane, USA
10.2023 - Current
- Provide technical support for the U.S. Navy’s mission readiness involving Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) systems and platforms to include the modification, maintenance, repair, and upgrade of fielded Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and related equipment.
- Perform maintenance and repair/upgrades to include soldering miniature/micro miniature electronics, supporting testing and evaluation of circuit card assemblies and electronic modules.
- Test and troubleshoot many different Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRA) and Shop Replaceable Assemblies (SRA) with the use of Consolidated Automatic Support System (CASS), spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, Parameter Network Analyzer (PNA) and multi-meters.
- Basic familiarization with Radio Frequency (RF), including but not limited to testing and calibration of high/low band water loads, calorimeters, transmitters, and other ALQ-99 mission components.
- Supported engineering activities including design, testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of electronic and mechanical systems to ensure functionality and compliance.
- Test, analyze, and adjust units through testing to make suggestions based on data and understanding of schematics for engineering provisions.
- Order components needed to make repairs, prepare documentation, and conduct pre-initial and final Quality Assurance (QA) practices for shipping finished assemblies.
- Documented work performed in accordance with required practices to maintain accurate records and facilitate quality assurance.
- Coordinated test schedules, prepared inputs for test plans, and reviewed plans and procedures with government officials to ensure alignment with project requirements.
- Compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety Disciplines (EHS), with controlled heating ventilation and air conditioning while working in skin and lung irritants, electrical equipment, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), sharp instruments, toxic materials and hazardous waste.
- Escort and supervise contractors through a Sensitive Compartmentalized Information Facility (SCIF) for routine inspections or repairs to ensure compliance with government regulations, completion of assigned duties by contract, and prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified information.
- Monitored inventory goods for quality, quantity, and logistics compliance using DOD software systems.
- Actively working in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) while maintaining a Secret clearance.
Senior Manufacturing Specialist-Drug Product Support
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Bloomington, USA
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Primary duties are to provide direct technical support to the Operations area as it relates to documentation, Equipment, procurement, testing, operational excellence, and training.
- Assessed new defects identified during inspection process, contributing to quality control and product integrity.
- Executed material requests to support operational requirements.
- Prepare PQ sets from the Knapp sets to help with pre-qualifying the automated and semi-automated machines for all Catalent buildings.
- Supported the creation of Knapp sets and prepared all related paperwork and protocol binders for administration.
- Working with the engineers to make all the challenge sets for them to set up cameras and program the machines to start running new products.
- Developed defect sets for training teams, enhancing technical knowledge and operational efficiency.
- Create and administer training and communications with the Training Department, Inspection Operators, and Knapp Study Graders.
- Author of change requests in EDMS, as well as review and approve other department documents.
- Perform Mfg. page review and archive of completed logbooks and forms.
- To ensure that there aren't any delays, I assist with the Manufacturing Review of test sets and repairs.
- I can repair units within a test set which includes defect creation and the hand filling of goods.
- Perform audits as well as inventory audits and walk-throughs in defect lab 1540 to ensure proper 5S.
- Assist with client and FDA audits.
- Resolved customer complaints to maintain satisfaction and foster positive client relationships.
Capping Group Lead
Baxter Pharmaceutical Solutions
Bloomington, USA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Delegated and coordinated activities of assigned team members to ensure efficient workflow.
- Recommended measures to enhance performance and streamline processes.
- Troubleshoot process problems and respond to process alarms.
- Assist in developing/reviewing batch records of new and existing projects.
- Reviewed project plans and batch records prior to operations, ensuring accuracy of assigned teams' documentation in logbooks.
- Organize and coordinate general cleaning and sanitizations throughout all capping suites.
- Familiar with laboratory and pharmaceutical equipment such as capping machines, terminal sterilizers, weight scales, and pallet wrappers.
- Able to print QCMDs, sample labels, work orders, and issue and return materials needed to run batches.
Business Owner
Cornwell Quality Tools
Bedford, USA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Established customer base by building long-term professional relationships and selling hand tools, specialty tools, diagnostic scanners, shop equipment, and tool storage units to public and private sector service corporations.
- Schedule and plan weekly routes in assigned territory to provide service and consult with customers weekly.
- Set up individual or corporate accounts for purchasing and scheduling payment and collection terms.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to ensure product availability.
- Organized product displays to increase customer engagement and interaction in-store.
- Address and solve warranty or repair issues for customers.
- Communicated effectively to address questions and resolve customer issues.
- Attend training seminars to learn about new products and techniques in marketing and demonstration.
Quality Control Inspector / Quality Control Inspection and Packaging Lead
Cook Medical / Pharmacia
Bloomington, USA
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Quality Control - Read and understand specifications for the product being inspected.
- Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on components, sub-assemblies, or finished devices to ensure compliance with written specifications and drawings.
- Can inspect Catheters, reusable and nonreusable needles, implants, drug products (needles and syringes) surgical trays, biopsy needles, etc.
- Able to inspect and or assemble Catheters, reusable and non-reusable needles, and implants.
- Identified, documented, and controlled non-conforming components, sub-assemblies, or finished products to maintain quality standards.
- Completed all required documentation accurately to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Document processes according to CGMP requirements.
- Assure measuring equipment used to perform any inspection is calibrated.
- Execute aseptic manufacturing procedures using SOPS, batch records, and equipment diagrams.
- Sanitize rooms and equipment, monitor test products, and dispose of hazardous materials.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the workplace to meet health and safety standards.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and equipment operation to promote a safe and efficient working environment.
- Prepared daily reports on shift production and employee concerns to ensure effective communication and address issues promptly.
- Worked and interacted effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization to achieve goals.
- Drug Product Inspection Team Lead - Inspect vials and syringes in a lighted booth inside a clean room.
- Run sealer machines and labelers going by SOPS and batch records.
- Perform a fine manipulative process using a microscope/ micro forge, video screen, and other equipment.
Education
High school diploma -
Community Christian School
Bloomington, IN06-1986
Some College (No Degree) -
Ivy Tech
Bloomington, INSkills
- Electronic warfare systems
- Quality assurance practices
- Testing and calibration
- Technical documentation
- Equipment procurement
- Compliance auditing
- Inventory management
- Team coordination
- Problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Quality control
- Microsoft excel, project, and Visio
- Maintenance and repairs
Certification
IPC-7711 / 7721 Rework, Modification and Repair of Electronic Assemblies, Soldering
Timeline
Engineering Technician IV
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
10.2023 - Current
Senior Manufacturing Specialist-Drug Product Support
Catalent Pharma Solutions
01.2021 - 10.2023
Capping Group Lead
Baxter Pharmaceutical Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2021
Business Owner
Cornwell Quality Tools
01.2017 - 01.2019
Quality Control Inspector / Quality Control Inspection and Packaging Lead
Cook Medical / Pharmacia
01.2007 - 01.2017
High school diploma -
Community Christian School
Some College (No Degree) -
Ivy Tech