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THUY TRAN

Vancouver,WA

Summary

18 years of experience in a manufacturing, high-quality production environment, including 8 years of experience working in production assembly, and 10 years of experience joining the research and development team to build prototype products. Focus on safety first, and always producing excellent quality work. Attention to details and accuracy that meet the company's and customers' expectations. Familiar and comfortable with manufacturing testing equipment, hand tools, electric tools for operation, and mechanical assembly. Able to handle and use solvents, as well as being comfortable with and personal protective equipment. Strong communication, teamwork, independence, flexibility and ensuring the best successful project outcomes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Technician

nLIGHT, Inc.
Vancouver, WA
04.2021 - Current
  • Perform work assignments from engineers and managers verbally, through drawings, and with new designs.
  • Insert fibers into the capillary without breaking or crossing, using the insert tool, striper, cleaver, caliper, tweezers.
  • Seal bundles using epoxy and solvents, such as isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and acetone, to clean properly.
  • Make bundles of fibers using a taper machine based on the setup software, and calculating the recipes.
  • Based on the behavior of the equipment, using knowledge, understanding, and math to calculate for adjustments or create new taper recipes for new combiner designs to ensure meet the tight tolerances as required.
  • Splice and assemble combiners using a splicer machine and a recipe with the right power.
  • Handle and transfer small parts to the next station or housing without breaking, and with zero tension.
  • Install hardware, gaskets, and screws to the housing using a torque wrench.
  • Operation testing combiners, following the setup table chart made by engineers.
  • Packaging, printing labels, and preparing data documents to get ready for internal shipping.
  • Work with process engineering to manage specific processes and continuous process improvement to increase profits.
  • Use a computer to communicate and obtain information, including drawings, data entry, Excel, materials inventory, and certification of training (Litmos).

Manufacturing Specialist

nLIGHT, Inc.
Vancouver, WA
05.2013 - 03.2021
  • Performed electromechanical assembly operations as required to build fiber lasers.
  • Assembled the laser units per instructions to ensure all parts are in place properly, including cable wires, cold plates, chassis, connectors, screws, using a drill, screwdriver, torque wrench, pliers, cutters, loctite and zip ties.
  • Selected proper materials, expiration as required, and the right tools to ensure proper calibration.
  • Spliced and wired fibers to a spiral plate using a splicing machine, striper, cleaver, potting material, glue, UV cure, and safety equipments.
  • Operated the integration test, following the setup software on the computer, and the safety checklist.
  • Entered manual report data into the computer based on travelers, and the inventory system.
  • Trained new members on the company and cross-training.
  • Determined the work order due date to manage, and best schedule to meet the company goals.
  • Maintained and organize equipment and materials (5S).
  • Worked with both inside and outside clean rooms, and comfortable with personal protective equipment.

Assembler-Prototype Technician

Carlisle Inc.(Tensolite)
Vancouver, WA
10.2003 - 06.2010
  • Made cable assembly, including radio frequency (RF) cable and semi-rigid cable, per the customer's drawing, using an inserter, cutter, crimper, ruler, and soldering tools.
  • Soldered center conductors to the board under a microscope using tinning, solvent, and a microscope.
  • Joined a part of the prototype technician team to develop and build new cable assemblies, testing with high expectations from customers.
  • Used calipers, rulers, height gauge tools, and a calculator to measure semi-rigid cables to ensure all dimensions and bend radius are within a tight tolerance per customer requirements.
  • Inspected and packaged for shipping, made sure to cleaned properly, and printed the right label.
  • Documented and assist in transferring new products to manufacturing, including writing manufacturing instructions and training team members.
  • Checked materials inventory, and ordered new tools or modified tools as needed for production future builds.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacy Technician Leadership AAT Degree

Clark College
Vancouver, WA
06.2013

High School Diploma -

High School
Vietnam
01-1995

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Quality assurance management
  • Handle multiple job duties under pressure
  • Strong work ethic and responsibility
  • Safety Regulation
  • Ability to perform tasks with tight tolerances
  • Quick learner, adapt very well to new environment
  • Team player, independent, great communication

Timeline

Engineering Technician

nLIGHT, Inc.
04.2021 - Current

Manufacturing Specialist

nLIGHT, Inc.
05.2013 - 03.2021

Assembler-Prototype Technician

Carlisle Inc.(Tensolite)
10.2003 - 06.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacy Technician Leadership AAT Degree

Clark College

High School Diploma -

High School

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