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Sid Stallings Jr.

Austin

Summary

Over thirty-four years of leadership experience with a focus on creativity and goal achievement. Demonstrated success in collaborating with customers and teams to meet organizational objectives. Expertise in building strong relationships that enhance customer satisfaction and reliability.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Systems Design Engineer III

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
11.2020 - Current
  • Executed large-scale product development programs targeting oncology and pre-natal testing through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Provided instrument support for 100+ RUO/IUO NGS fleet in Austin, TX, enhancing Oncomine DX Express Test tumor profiling.
  • Directed R&D efforts in prototyping, system integration, and debugging of complex optical, electrical, mechanical, fluidics, and software systems.

Field Service Engineer II

GRIFOLS GDS
06.2015 - 11.2020
  • Adhered to FDA and Grifols protocols for compliance and quality assurance.
  • Participated in site evaluations, hardware and software upgrades, and product installations..
  • Contributed to development teams focusing on process improvements and enhanced service delivery.

Senior Recruiting Specialist

VICTORY MEDIA
05.2014 - 02.2015
  • Developed comprehensive understanding of organizations and missions while building candidate pool.
  • Presented media products, both print and web-based, to medium and large businesses nationwide.
  • Identified sales opportunities and generated leads, resulting in successful sales closures.

Field Service Engineer

INSTRON
05.2007 - 05.2014
  • Mentored new hires and served as field technical support to enhance team effectiveness.
  • Delivered advanced training to customers, ensuring compliance with quality management standards.
  • Executed installation, troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and preventative maintenance services at customer sites.

Field Service Engineer II

GE HOMELAND PROTECTION
05.2006 - 05.2007
  • Conducted training sessions for TSA staff on CTX 9000 Dsi, CTX 5500 Dsi, and EntryScan units.
  • Executed planned and emergency maintenance on CTX 9000 Dsi, CTX 5500 Dsi, and EntryScan units.

Field Service Engineer II

PARATA LLC
05.2004 - 05.2006
  • Executed nationwide product rollout with national pharmaceutical chain, ensuring seamless integration.
  • Trained pharmacy staff on RDS usage and basic troubleshooting, enhancing operational efficiency.

Operations Technician II

WISE COUNTY POWER COMPANY - TRACTEBEL, INC.
06.2002 - 05.2004
  • Served as System Expert for Water Treatment and Zero Liquid Discharge System.
  • Operated combined cycle Westinghouse 501 G system, ensuring optimal performance.

Field Service Engineer II/Product Support Engineer

ASYST TECHNOLOGIES INC.
06.2000 - 06.2002
  • Led installation and maintenance of Asyst's 300mm and 200mm Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS).
  • Designated as one of two specialists for 200mm FasTrack system, ensuring optimal performance.

Field Service Engineer

ELSCINT, INC. US / GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
05.1998 - 05.2000
  • Honored with "Best of the Best" award Southwest 2000, GE Medical Field Service Engineer

Reactor Controls Work Center Supervisor

UNITED STATES NAVY / USS ARKANSAS (CGN-41)
01.1991 - 04.1998
  • Scheduled all planned and casualty maintenance for control and instrumentation equipment of Number 1 Reactor.
  • Executed maintenance and repairs on nuclear instruments, radiation detectors, thermocouples, and differential pressure gauges.
  • Maintained liquid level gauges, Venturi meters, solid state systems, and microelectronics to ensure operational integrity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Western Governors University
Austin, TX
01-2024

Skills

  • Product development
  • System integration
  • Technical support
  • Training and mentorship
  • Project management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Technical documentation drafting

LEADERSHIP

Led a cross-functional team of 3 System Design Engineers in the development and support of a fleet of 100+ Thermo Fisher Next Generation Sequencing units. Served as one of only 12 trainers for the initial Instron Bluehill software release. Supervised and trained 15 Field Service Engineers on the installation, operation, and maintenance of Asyst's Load Port Transport SMIF systems and Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS), contributing to a successful design win. Directed an international team of engineers, integrating multi-company platforms to increase throughput by 111%. Led the installation and maintenance of Elscint nuclear medicine equipment, supervising 4 Field Service Engineers. As Lead Field Service Engineer in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area, managed and trained 12 Electronics Technicians in the operation and maintenance of nuclear reactor safety and monitoring systems aboard the USS Arkansas.

PLANNING

Contributed to the development and enhancement of Thermo Fisher's NGS Sequencer and Purification systems. Created and implemented troubleshooting documentation for field teams for NGS systems. Instrumental in the design and layout of Asyst Technologies' 200mm FasTrack system during R&D, and supported the schedule and installation of the world’s first Asyst 200mm FasTrack AMHS. Managed logistics, installation, and training for both Asyst Shinko and Asyst-Taiwan international AMHS systems. Led continuous system improvements, increasing Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), while prioritizing work for repair teams to reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR). Presented resolutions to executive management and both international and domestic clients, while regularly reporting progress to the Vice President of Sales. Trained Field Services, Engineering teams, and customers on new product deployments.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Systems Design Engineer III

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
11.2020 - Current

Field Service Engineer II

GRIFOLS GDS
06.2015 - 11.2020

Senior Recruiting Specialist

VICTORY MEDIA
05.2014 - 02.2015

Field Service Engineer

INSTRON
05.2007 - 05.2014

Field Service Engineer II

GE HOMELAND PROTECTION
05.2006 - 05.2007

Field Service Engineer II

PARATA LLC
05.2004 - 05.2006

Operations Technician II

WISE COUNTY POWER COMPANY - TRACTEBEL, INC.
06.2002 - 05.2004

Field Service Engineer II/Product Support Engineer

ASYST TECHNOLOGIES INC.
06.2000 - 06.2002

Field Service Engineer

ELSCINT, INC. US / GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
05.1998 - 05.2000

Reactor Controls Work Center Supervisor

UNITED STATES NAVY / USS ARKANSAS (CGN-41)
01.1991 - 04.1998

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Western Governors University