Stephanie Best
Summary
Results-driven Engineering Technician with over 10 years in quality inspection and process documentation. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and adhering to safety protocols, driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Technician C
L3Harris
1350 Jefferson Rd, Rochester
06.2015 - Current
- Built prototype units for testing.
- Maintained detailed documentation of engineering processes and procedures.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
- Supported continuous improvement efforts to achieve company goals.
- Assembled electronic components using precision soldering techniques.
- Maintained quality control standards for solder joints and assemblies.
- Operated soldering equipment and tools to complete production tasks.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Performed soldering of through-hole and surface mount components to printed circuit boards according to customer specifications.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures regarding health, safety, quality control, environmental protection and security regulations.
- Maintained a clean work environment following ESD procedures and safety requirements.
- Inspected soldered joints for quality assurance utilizing microscope.
- Observed safety protocols and OSHA guidelines to reduce incidents and hazards, maintaining safety record.
- Adhered to inventory management practices and documented transfers when retrieving components and materials for each task.
Jr manufacturing operator
IEC Electronics
Newark
02.2008 - 06.2015
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure product standards met specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized workstations for optimal safety and productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline assembly processes and workflows.
- Followed production schedules to meet daily manufacturing targets consistently.
- Assisted in training new operators on proper use of equipment and safety procedures.
- Inspected finished products for defects or deviations from specifications before packaging them for shipment.
- Participated in regular team meetings focused on improving productivity goals.
- Followed detailed instructions provided by engineers regarding setup and operation of machinery.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- One on one hands on soldering and inspection technique trainer.
- Conformal Coat Inspection.
- Able to identify defects and rework and repair to target condition.
- Inspect class 3 medical Printed Circuit Boards Surface Mount Technology Top and Bottom inspection.
- Leaded, Lead free, and No Clean solder experience
- Conformal Coating
Education
GED -
Marcus Whitman
Rushville, NY10-2001
Skills
- Quality inspection
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Continuous improvement
- Team collaboration
- Process documentation
- Safety compliance
- Goal setting
- Team building
- Circuit board soldering
- Polymeric Applications
Certification
- IPC-7711/7721 (CURRENT)
- IPC-A-610 (EXP 2017)
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 (EXP 2019)
- NASA-STD-8739.4 (EXP 2020)
- NASA-STD-8739.1B (EXP 2021)
- J-STD-001 (EXP 2024)
Timeline
Engineering Technician C
L3Harris
06.2015 - Current
Jr manufacturing operator
IEC Electronics
02.2008 - 06.2015
GED -
Marcus Whitman