PROFILE:
Dynamic and accomplished Technician with extensive experienced in high-tech semi-conductor, engineering, product development, testing and troubleshooting, electro-mechanical systems. Can-do attitude resulting in a consistent record of exceeding expectation. Work well alone or as part of the team, willing to work off hours. Strong communications skills, quick learner, and team skills, ability to work under pressure.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Enthusiasm, uncommon energy, self motivation and drive. Capacity to performing job alone. Strive to creative solutions aimed at improving productivity level and working conditions.
Strong electrical and electro-mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, experienced in electro-mechanical and electronics and troubleshooting, on site /on time installation, testing, troubleshooting, modifications, and repairs.
Completed certification and coursework in Solar Energy; The course is recognized and accredited by NABCEP (North American Board of certified Practitioners).Coursework include the class room, and hands-on training, including PV testing, design, installation, troubleshooting and applications, Performance Analysis and troubleshooting, system components, PV system sizing, and electrical and mechanical design.
Technical expertise in working with high tech, electronics, instrumentation &controls, and Power control, Motor Control, Power storage UPS, and Batteries, Inverters for use for A.C system applications. Experience working with high voltage/ high current. Full understanding of Power transmission lines and power Grid applications.
Expertise in finding/ determining source of problem, and problem solving skills, writing and developing test reports, test procedures, ECO, work instructions, and retrofits.
Ability to work think and act in a logical and methodical way independently, expertise in; to read and understand the blueprints, schematics, drawings, mathematical calculations, Industrial automation, ladder logic and P& ID. Ability to work independently or as part of the team.
Maintained an effective team working relationship together with, engineering, inter-departments, manufacturing, warehouse and administrative resources to provide with the most accurate and timely solutions applications requirements.
Exceptional organizational and planning and lab management skills: adaptable; enjoy new challenges. Capable to author and execute test procedures, reports and documentations.
Work together with Design engineers, Test engineers in developing the prototype and new product development.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Beckman Instruments, CA ATE Engineering Technician (contract /temporary) 1994 - 1996
*Worked as a part of the Product Development team. Worked with R &D and ATE group, operating ATE automatic test equipments, and involving electronics and electro-mechanical work in the development of Clinical Diagnostic and blood testing systems.
* Layout circuits, and built digital and analog engineering prototype test boards, tests fixtures and equipments from the sketches provided by the Design Engineers and Test engineers. Transferred the hand drawn sketches into computer aided drawings and schematic.
*Conducted qualification testing, calibrated and validated test equipments, and recorded every calibration data into the database, validated equipments in implementation of ISO 9001.
*Team up with Engineering, and Quality Control to support manufacturing. Trained technicians in the manufacturing and quality assurance regarding new products testing.
*Performed component level troubleshooting on PCBs and diagnostic test equipment. Utilized automated test equipment and hand tools to perform job. Read and interpreted schematics and diagnostic manuals.

ASML (Formerly Silicon Valley Group) 1996 - 1998 Sr. Field Service Engineer /Sr. Technical Support
*Traveled extensively, (domestic and international) regarding System installations, testing, troubleshooting, calibrations, and repairs. Administered Hardware maintenance, Operational and Process training to customers after system installation. Conducted in-house classroom training to Field Engineers when scheduled.
*Provided Technical Support (phone, fax, e-mail) to Customers and worked with their Process Engineering group, created process setup, and fine tuned process recipes, and optimized system performance.
*Provided engineering support and technical support to customers on newly developed 300 mm wafers Track Systems, rectified system processing and performance issues. Implemented Engineering Change Order (ECO) to meet customer specifications.

ASML (Formerly Silicon Valley Group) 2000 - 2006 Equipment Engineer
*Performed final testing system analysis, debugging, integration, alignment calibration, and troubleshooting electro-mechanical system and assemblies.
*Performed Failure Analysis in F.A Lab environment, involving Curve Tracer, dry etch, chemical etching, de-layering, microscopes etc. Compiled experimental and observation results and originated Failure Analysis result reports.
*Responsible for completely reconditioning of the system and their testing and prepared system for refurbished equipment sales.
*Developed, revised and improved efficient and comprehensive test procedures for final testing and manufacturing Group. Implemented ESD program in compliance with ISO9001.

Sea Recovery Inc. Technical Support Engineer 2006 - 2007
*Provided OEM Technical Support, answered incoming technical phone calls, e-mails and faxes from customers, and distributors. Troubleshoot the R.O Systems remotely regarding system performance and water quality; including pH, and conductivity, (salinity PPM) issues and system performance.
*Provided the sales staff, and dealers the sales support; specifications, problems solutions, technical issues, Pump and flow Calculations, System configurations, PLC and data acquisition issues.
*Interact with Final testing and manufacturing regarding production issues. Performed the full Failure analysis. Simulate the critical problems reported by customers in the RMA and resolved problem. Logged detailed reports.
*Manage multiple customer cases simultaneously. Interact with all levels of the customers and organization from top management to operations level staff.
*Update the Product Manager of existing market, competitor activities, price, product changes, and documenting customer problems.
*Conducted customers/dealers / technician training, using Power Point, Transparencies and hands on experience training

Oberthur Card System Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician 2007 - 2009
*Troubleshoot and repair Data Card personalization equipment in production environment. Perform preventative maintenance on systems. Determine cause of unit failure. Rebuild, repair and modify mechanical modules, performed variety of electronic and electromechanical tests and adjustments on assemblies. Ensure systems functionality so to meet customers specifications.
*Troubleshoot PCBs, DC power supplies, logic controller boards, to component level.
*Confers production floor management, and production personnel, regarding testing procedures and results and resolve problems. Utilize appropriate equipment to isolate problems and make repairs in a timely manner.
*Team up with production floor supervisor to determine priority, conduct line changeover and mechanical set-up. Report part usage and equipment status to department supervisor.
*Communicate pertinent information to the production manager regarding machine down time, preventative maintenance and schedules, etc.
*Performed preventative maintenance on production systems according to PM schedules. Ensured all equipment are serviced.
EDUCATION
University of Karachi, Pakistan: B.S: Physics, (Electronics) Maths, Statistics

Orange Coast College, California: AutoCad-14, and 2002
New Technology Training Institute: Completed course work and Certification in Solar Energy Power, The course is certified by NABCEP (North American Board of certified Practitioners). Course work includes
PV testing, Solar System design, applications, and installation. Course work includes, hands-on testing experience, and class room training.
Cal State Fullerton Extension: Completed Course work in Labview
Computer Skills: Expertise in M.S Windows XP, M.S Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point etc).
Computer Networking. Knowledgeable in PLC, and data acquisition softwares.

SPECIALIZED RELATED COURSE WORK /APPRENTICESHIP / ON JOB TRAINING:
*Power Controls (including AC and DC power), Instrumentation and control, Temperature, Pressure, vacuum, Pneumatics and Process control. Motor Controls.
*Certification in Hazardous Waste, IMSA Work Zone Control Safety
*Certifications and Training and in Hydraulics, Pneumatic repairs and calibration.
*Water De-Salination R.O Systems,
*X-Ray system (160Kv, 300mA) used for SMT parts and solder inspection used in semiconductor industry