Vandankumar Soni
Electronics Manufacturing Engineer
Southampton,Hampshire
Summary
Diligent individual with excellent initiative and strong work ethic seeks Electronics Manufacturing engineer role. Technically sound with practical assembly, testing and fault-finding skills. Follows instructions and learns quickly for responsive team support. A highly skilled with strong technical background and efficient individual with 8+ years of experience in Electronics manufacturing industries.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Electronics Technician
TT Electronics PLC
Southampton, Hampshire
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinated personnel schedules and duties by assessing priorities and work required to achieve goals.
- Mechanical Assembling using assembled PCB and Assembly drawing.
- Cable Assembly, BOX Build Assembly which includes masking & conformal coating on PCB , Labelling and wiring connections etc.
- Testing of PCBA which includes Functional Test, Bench Test, Stress & Temperature Test using test procedure, Programming software and test kit etc.
- Analysed alternative components based on accurate comparison of datasheet specifications, cost and availability.
- Coordinated engineering teams to deliver technical projects within deadlines.
- Employed soldering skills to skilfully assemble and repair PCBs.
- Programmed Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) using different software provided by customer.
- Inspected and tested assembled Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) using multimeters, troubleshooting to address and resolve faults.
Sr. EMS(Electronics MFG Service) and ECN Engineer
Accutron INC.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Working on PCB Assembly Process (fully SMT assembly, Through hole assembly, Mixed assembly, Mechanical assembly, box build assembly and Cable assembly) on EVO ERP.
- Analysed customer's document, specifications and manuals to verify feasibility of projects.
- Identify and check schematic diagram for various purpose of PCBA. i.e. Non-populated components, polarity of components.
- Structuring, analyse and creation of Bill of material (BOM) and Routing process according to IPC standard for assembling PCB .
- Creation of new part as per company standard in ERP which are used on PCB assembly.
- Prepare complete documentation and work instruction (Using NPI i.e. Factory Logix software) for PCB assembly from kitting till shipping. And also ensuring quality of end product.
- Responsible for Generate ECO (Engineering change order) and ECN (Engineering change request) as per CORs(Change Order Requests) which are received from customer for change of product design, Test, component and PCB.
- Ensure all ECO & ECN are implemented in system.
- Work on revision change and rework jobs.
- Create work orders in EVO ERP for production of assembly.
- Provide technical help to QC team for receive components.
- Creating and Continuously improved methods and procedures for internal and external ISO audit.
- Excellent knowledge of PCB assembly process from start to end. And working as team member on more than 200 PCB assembly projects and deliver them successfully to customer.
PCB Assembly and EMS Engineer
Aimtron INC
Vadodara, Gujarat, India
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Provide Quotation of full PCB assembly when received inquiry from customer.
- Sourcing of electronics components and component engineering for PCB assembly.
- Create assembly drawing which is shows mounting of component on bare PCB and also giving polarity to polarised components.
- Identifying schematic drawing for electrical connection.
- Create BOM and Routing for PCBA.
- Create panel-up drawing for PCB assembly by using PCB Gerber file.
- Collaborated with procurement team to secure project materials at favourable prices.
Sourcing Engineer
PCB Planet LTD.
Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Providing Pricing of PCB assembly which includes turnkey and Labour only jobs.
- Good knowledge in researching and comparing electronic components for pricing, availability from various vendors.
- Communicating with different vendors for best pricing, delivery dates and documents.
Component & Process(BOM & Routing) Engineer
Accutron Inc
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
11.2013 - 05.2017
- Working on vitality check of electrical & electromechanical parts present in products. Component BOM analysis using Silicon expert & IHS.
- Good understanding on Electronics/Electrical & Mechanical components and their applications and types.
- Good knowledge of key attributes: MSL (Moisture sensitive level), soldering data, component packaging.
- Good knowledge of environmental compliance i.e. RoHS, Non-RoHS, REACH.
- Find out alternative components of EOL, Availability issues(Long Lead times), obsolete and NRND( Not recommendation for new design) for passive, discrete & active components.
- Provide complete BOM optimization solution through better alternate component option for all NPDs( New product development) and OLD Product.
- Evaluating component level ECR's(Engineering change requests). Good knowledge of PCN(Part change notice) process to implement changes required by suppliers on parts and implement changes after evaluating requests into existing or new PCB assembly.
- Managing obsolescence issues by closely monitoring PCN activity. Researched component obsolescence issues & manufacturer name changes.
- Creation of new parts , modification of existing parts through ECO/ECR.
- Responsible for importing customer Bill of material(BOM) into ERP system and look out for component that already exist in inventory.
- Create process by setting ROUTING for build of PCB assembly based on IPC level.
Trainee SMT Machine Operator
Innovision system and Device PVT.LTD
Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Operate single SMT line which include Pick & place machine, solder paste machine and Oven to solder component on PCB.
- Set feeder and Nozzle in machine according to BOM.
- Visual inspection of PCBA.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
Solent University
Southampton 09.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Communication Engineer(NVQ Level6)
L.C. Institute of Technology
Mehsana, Gujarat , India 06.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
- EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) Engineering
- PCB Assembly Process Engineering
- Component Engineering
- Sourcing Engineering
- Bill of Material Management and Routing
- Engineering Change Notice(ECN)
- Electromechanical Assembling
- Testing of PCBA
- MS office, Excel and Team viewer
- ERP Software
- NPI software ie Factory logix
- Project Management
- Electrical fault finding
Timeline
Electronics Technician
TT Electronics PLC
10.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Project Management
Solent University
09.2021 - 09.2022
Sr. EMS(Electronics MFG Service) and ECN Engineer
Accutron INC.
12.2018 - 09.2021
PCB Assembly and EMS Engineer
Aimtron INC
03.2018 - 11.2018
Sourcing Engineer
PCB Planet LTD.
06.2017 - 02.2018
Component & Process(BOM & Routing) Engineer
Accutron Inc
11.2013 - 05.2017
Trainee SMT Machine Operator
Innovision system and Device PVT.LTD
10.2012 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Communication Engineer(NVQ Level6)
L.C. Institute of Technology
06.2007 - 05.2011
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