Christopher Hallman
COSTA MESA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Engineering Technician with a proven track record at Maztech Industries, excelling in high-precision die attachment and wire bonding. Expert in equipment diagnostics and reliability engineering, ensuring production accuracy and adherence to ISO standards. Adept at training teams and enhancing operational efficiency, driving successful outcomes in complex manufacturing environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineering Technician
Maztech Industries
Irvine
01.2021 - 11.2025
- In charge of designing a work process for laser range finder systems
- Programming high precision Die Attach and Wire bonder equipment for fully automated production capabilities
- Monitor placement accuracy up to 1 thousandth of an inch and ensuring accuracy and reliability
- Controlled wire set bonds ensuring that 12 grams pull strength on a 1 thousandth of an inch gold wire is reliable, accurate and repeatable.
- Responsible for testing functionality, calibration and environmental testing over extreme temperature
- Ensured tracking and visibility for to for pass/ fail units for management analysis
- Engineering Services
- Reason for leaving: Company is going to shut down & moving to Montana
Engineering Technician
N2 Imaging Systems LLC.
Irvine
01.2010 - 12.2021
- Operator of High vacuum and pressure furnaces for void-free, flux-free die attach, brazing, glass ceiling, and wafer bonding of MEMS.
- Wire Bond and Hermetic Sealing of Focal Plane Array (FPA)
- Wire bonding fiber optic Transmitter and Receivers and Micro - Displays
- Monitoring fixtures and machines to ensure Reliability in production, including Tool alignment, calibrations, Preoperational Checks and Post-operational, handling repairs as needed.
- Trained Personnel in Class 1K environment, Micro- Assembly and High Vacuum furnace Procedures.
- Manufacturer
Ampronix Inc.
Irvine
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Direct Liaison Between all Departments to ensure job requirements are met to specification and completed within deadline.
- Support Technicians and quality control personnel with accurate information pertaining to circuitry, programing and component data specifications
- Part Distribution
Aviation Aircraft Director
United States Navy
Norfolk
01.1998 - 12.2003
- Supervised and trained personnel in flight deck and Hangar safety
- Supervised launch procedures and aircraft movement for over 50 Aircraft Daily
- Two medals of good conduct
- Branch: United States Navy
- Rank: E5
Education
Computer Electronics and Engineering Technology - Associate's
ITT Technical Institute
Portland, OR10.2006
Skills
- Manufacturing
- Blueprint specification interpretation
- Equipment diagnostics
- Troubleshooting expertise
- ISO standards
- Electromechanical assembly
- Equipment calibration
- Electrical systems
- Safety standards in production
- Good Manufacturing Practice
- Routine inspections
- Hermetic sealing
- Microscope proficiency
- Managing production or assembly teams
- Plastic injection systems
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Electromechanical systems
- Die attachment techniques
- Moisture content testing
- Soldering
- Wire bond techniques
- Compression testing
- Pressure furnaces
- Vacuum technology
- Component installation
- Root cause analysis
- Reliability engineering
Military Service
Two medals for Good Conduct United States Navy, E5, Driver's License, Forklift Certification, ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
Timeline
Senior Engineering Technician
Maztech Industries
01.2021 - 11.2025
Engineering Technician
N2 Imaging Systems LLC.
01.2010 - 12.2021
Ampronix Inc.
01.2008 - 12.2010
Aviation Aircraft Director
United States Navy
01.1998 - 12.2003
Computer Electronics and Engineering Technology - Associate's
ITT Technical Institute