Sr. R&d Technician Resume
Fridley, MN
OBJECTIVE: A challenging position in Design or Research and Development, utilizing my extensive technical skills.
EDUCATION: MN; Metallurgy Degree 1997-1998
Hutchinson, MN; Nondestructive Testing Degree 1994-1996
Fargo, ND; Airframe & Powerplant License (Aircraft Mechanic) 1993-1994
West Fargo, ND; Pilots License 1994
Moorhead, MN; Diploma 1993
AREAS OF SKILL:
CA AREAS OF SKILL:
- CAD DesignSolid Works Pro-Engineer (Wild Fire)
- Fixture Design Tooling Design Machining
- Prototyping Mechanical Testing (MTS/Instron) Failure Analysis
- Nitinol Experience Microsoft Office Corrosion Testing
- Image Analysis SEM Operation Metallography
- ProfilometryUltrasonic’s Atomic Force Microscopy
- RadiographyEddy Current Develop and Document
- R&D and Manufacturing
- Test and Build Processes
EXPERIENCE: St. Jude Medical, Confidential, MN June 2009 – March 2010
Sr. (Tech III) R&D Technician
- Tooling and Fixture Design
- Prototyping
- Machining
- CAD - Solidworks
- Develop, Write and Implement R&D Test Reports
- Develop, Write and Implement R&D Test Process Procedures
- Mechanical Testing
Confidential, Fridley, MN August 2005 – June 2009
Sr. R&D Technician
- Tooling and Fixture Design
- Prototyping
- Develop, Write and Implement Process Development Plans
- Materials Testing
- FMEA
- DVT Testing
- Laser, Ultrasonic and Resistance Welding
- Pro-Engineer (Wild Fire)
- Solidworks
- Develop, Write and Implement Qualification Plans
- Electrochemical Testing
- Corrosion Testing
Confidential, Plymouth, MN September 2003 – August2005
Sr. R&D Technician
· Fixture Design
· Prototyping
· Process Development
· Materials Testing
· DVT Testing
· Laser Welding
· Solid Works
· Machining
Confidential, Minneapolis, MN September 2002- Sept. 2003
Metallurgical Technician
· Materials Characterization
· Light Microscopy, Microtomy, Interferometry
· Materials Characterization (polymers, ceramics, composites and metals)
· Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
Confidential, Fridley, MN September 2000-Sept. 2002
Corrosion/Materials Technician
- Materials Characterization
- Accelerated Corrosion Testing
- Light Microscopy
- Mechanical Testing
- Metallography
- Prototyping
- Electrochemical Sample Builds
- Laser Welding
- Resistance Welding
Confidential, MN November 1999-Sept. 2000
Metallurgical Technician
· Light Microscopy, Microtomy, Interferometry
· Materials Characterization (polymers, ceramics, composites and metals)
· Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
AFFILIATIONS: Minnesota Microscopy Society (MMS) Member ASM Member