Sonexay Hal Somsavanh
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate with strong organization skills eager to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer Technician
Abbott Vascular
09.2021 - Current
- Enhanced product quality through meticulous monitoring of manufacturing processes and regular equipment maintenance.
- Reduced waste by optimizing material usage and adhering to strict quality control measures.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting routine inspections.
- Performed monthly, quarterly, biannually and annual Preventive Maintenance on all equipments.
- Reduced production downtime through regular equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve process bottlenecks, resulting in increased productivity.
- Supported new product launches by assisting with engineering trials and validating processes for mass production readiness.
- Assisted engineers with creating detailed work instructions that enabled operators to perform tasks consistently while maintaining compliance with company policies by updating documents via Change order process.
Microbiology Technician
Abbott Vascular
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Performed Growth Promotion Testing of Media and Organisms
- Performed weekly Environmental Monitoring (EM) for Air Particulate, Viable Air, Surface Sampling and Bioburden Testing of water systems
- Performed qualification of BI strips and BI ampoules
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System.
Sterilization Technician
Abbott Vascular
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Validation Cycles Process: Biological Indicators (BI's) and Parametric release process using a load comprised of dunnage material
- Performance Qualification: Building Process Challenge Devices (PCD's) with BI's population verification to determine the delivered Sterility Assurance Level (SAL)
- Performing EO residual testing per ISO 10993-7:2008
- All using Datatrace MPIII wireless sensors to retrieve Temperature and Humidity Data per ISO 11135-1 Annex C
- Conducted routine Quarterly Method VDMax Dose Audits per ISO 11137-2 section 10.3 and ISO 11137-1 section 12.1.3 including Sterility and Bioburden testing.
Quality Engineer Technician
Abbott Vascular
07.2003 - 10.2013
- Supported Production lines on Non Conforming Material Reports and ensuring compliance to governing documents to comply with the FDA
- Developed line verification protocols, reports and participate in the execution of line verification activities
- Trained operators on processes, product testing, and engineering changes, as well as performing operator certification
- Supported reliability engineering lab to ensure testing of various products
- Developed Change Orders and ensuring proper release of documents, collecting, analyzing, and reporting quality data to production personnel and functional areas
- Trouble shoot and solved problems of moderate scope and complexity requiring broad technical interpretation of defined procedures and practices
- Collecting and analyzing test data, create test requests, as well as developing test reports for accelerated and real time aging on numerous products.
Education
General Education/ Business -
Mt San Jacinto College
01.1999
Graduated -
Paloma Valley High School
01.1998
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Process Improvement
- Equipment Repairs
- Maintenance Management
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Processes implementation
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer Technician
Abbott Vascular
09.2021 - Current
Microbiology Technician
Abbott Vascular
10.2014 - 04.2016
Sterilization Technician
Abbott Vascular
11.2013 - 12.2014
Quality Engineer Technician
Abbott Vascular
07.2003 - 10.2013
General Education/ Business -
Mt San Jacinto College
Graduated -
Paloma Valley High School
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