THOMAS D. SMITH
Lewisville
Summary
Results-driven Medical Device Test Engineer with a proven track record at BELLUSCURA, excelling in equipment testing and product evaluation. Expert in troubleshooting and problem resolution, I implemented QA strategies that enhanced product performance and drove process improvements, fostering collaborative teamwork and achieving significant operational efficiencies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Device Test Engineer
BELLUSCURA
Plano
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Acted as a resource in testing and evaluating new oxygen enrichment medical devices and equipment, confirming operations met industry and company standards.
- Collaborated with product development team to execute QA testing strategies on current and new products.
- Investigated product issues and recommended fixes that led to improving product performance on current and future product iterations.
- Planned and coordinated testing assignments that identified multiple fixes for key devices, contributing to improved product quality.
- Investigated unique product issues and presented fixes to repair team, enhancing overall product reliability.
- Coordinated repair of returned units, tracked root cause issues and implemented solutions for future reference.
- Reviewed and presented test data reports to leadership.
- Maintained device testing logs, that included recording testing methods used on each device/component.
Manufacturing Technician
BELLUSCURA
Plano
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Achieved production and product assembly goals consistently Year over Year (YoY).
- Planned and reorganized production floor workflows, enhancing overall productivity.
- Collaborated with management team to coordinate production and develop SOPs to increase production output.
- Provided technical expertise in assembling new products and executing functionality tests to ensure devices met FDA quality standards.
- Resolved device issues and prepared documentation in compliance with medical device requirements.
- Investigated and diagnosed product issues, initiating repair plans to resolve them.
Plant Engineer Supervisor
UPS
Arlington
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Held full responsibility for overseeing maintenance and performance of all equipment, including conveyor belts, scanners, singulators, and sorters for this automated package sending plant.
- Improved equipment uptime and extended equipment life by actively establishing an aggressive PM program.
- Established protocols to inspect, repair and maintain equipment to minimize operational downtimes.
- Planned and coordinated repair projects from initial investigation stage to final repair and commissioning of equipment.
- Tracked conveyor system operations and coordinated repair technicians to enhance system reliability.
- Devised and implemented process improvements to organize and track parts inventories, streamlining access to bearings, wiring, chains, belts, gears, rollers, pullets, and various screws and fasteners.
- Collaborated with all departments to ensure daily operations met repair and performance goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineer
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
Richardson, TX05-2019
Skills
- Device optimization
- Project management strategies
- Equipment repair
- FDA standards
- Testing methods
- Technology implementation
- Problem resolution
- New Technologies Implementation
- Full Scale Project Management Strategies
- Performance improvements
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Collaborative teamwork
Phone
cell, 972-849-8892
Key Assessments
- Subject matter expert on testing, troubleshooting, calibrating, and performing root-cause analysis on systems malfunctions and issues to determine best plan of action to maintain equipment functionality.
- Exceptional collaborative skills while working with engineers and internal departments; adeptly determine problem's source, design trends, and potential modifications to improve product life and durability.
- Detailed and efficient while handling records and reports, creating SOP's and leading inspections, audits, and other compliance measures in order to attain corporate, FDA, and other regulatory goals.
Timeline
Medical Device Test Engineer
BELLUSCURA
02.2024 - 09.2025
Manufacturing Technician
BELLUSCURA
09.2022 - 02.2024
Plant Engineer Supervisor
UPS
11.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineer
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS