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Garrett Korpinen

Fremont

Summary

Qualified Test Engineer proven to implement and maintain cost-effective methods of system testing and troubleshooting to reduce operating costs. Technically-savvy and skilled at quickly learning new concepts, software and equipment. Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal talents.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Optical Test Engineer

Opsys-Tech
11.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for creating and implementing VCSEL substrate test plan and system for evaluating electrical and optical performance
  • Helped tool, assemble and program automated alignment station for aligning lenses to LIDAR system
  • Developed and implemented an auto focusing routine to reduce manual operation and increase output
  • Helped make alignment stations suitable for mass production, including training new engineers/techs and operators on how to properly operate the alignment station
  • Worked with a larger team on DOE’s for optical light pipes, monitor photodiodes, stray light, crosstalk reduction and other improvement areas for the final Lidar system.

Test Engineer | II

Opto Electronic Devices Group
06.2017 - 11.2020
  • As a test engineer I helped develop and improve the testing of VCSEL arrays
  • Continually improved test software for more accurate optical and electrical measurements
  • Implement better methods to measure on wafer optical output, including installing and coding of new hardware
  • Ensure test systems and lab test equipment is properly calibrated and maintained
  • Perform statistical analysis of test data and test times to continue looking for ways to improve overall efficiency and accuracy
  • Created and improved upon the standardized testing procedure to ensure proper testing of our VCSEL arrays
  • Developed and implemented a new and improved vision system for identifying chips at a faster more accurate rate using Adaptive Vision Studios.Responsible for the training of operators and technicians
  • Responsible for effectively communicating with operators and techs to improve their understanding of the processes.

OPTICAL TEST ENGINEER INTERN

CISCO SYSTEMS, TRANSCEIVER MODULE GROUP
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Worked as an optical test engineer intern within the quality and reliability group
  • Performed quality and reliability tests on Silicon Photonics based optical transceivers and components
  • Measured propagation loss on silicon nitride waveguides
  • Activities included troubleshooting problems, analyzing results, and presenting findings
  • Utilized lab equipment, tools, and software to accomplish assigned tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • Skills And Abilities
  • Patent: 11658059, Thin material handling carrier, Issued May 23, 2023 Developed a thin wafer test carrier to help with issues of testing a thinned wafer, reducing wafer breakage and increasing output
  • Proficient in the use of test equipment including: optical power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, source measure units, DMM’s, power supplies, oscilloscope, and wafer probers
  • Adept at programming with the following languages: C#, Python, Visual Basic Developed automated reports Automated the statistical analysis of manufacturing data sets
  • Experience with the following programing languages and software: MatLab, LabVIEW, java,C,SaltStack, Adaptive Vision Studios, GIT
  • Effective at creating graphs and presentations in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Excellent communications skills
  • Skilled doing analysis with Spotfire and JMP software on large amounts of data
  • Experienced with SQL and the following databases: PostgreSQL, MS SQL, ClickHouse, MySQL
  • Familiar with MES systems such as MESA and Camstar
  • Experience using STM, AFM, SEM and EBSD microscopy techniques to measure features

Certification

Cisco Certified in lab and chemical safety. Cisco Certified in ESD safety. Page

Timeline

Optical Test Engineer

Opsys-Tech
11.2020 - Current

Test Engineer | II

Opto Electronic Devices Group
06.2017 - 11.2020

OPTICAL TEST ENGINEER INTERN

CISCO SYSTEMS, TRANSCEIVER MODULE GROUP
05.2016 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Physics

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Garrett Korpinen