Miguel Perez Aguilar
Los Banos
Summary
Accomplished Laser Technician with extensive experience at Coherent, specializing in high-power laser testing and optical alignment. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems and enhance operational efficiency through effective communication and collaborative teamwork. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and innovative problem-solving in laser assembly and testing processes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Laser Technician V
MKS/Newport/Spectra-Physics
Santa Clara
01.2010 - Current
- Working on Newfocus branch, taking full responsibility of 6700 models, on this role we build the system from scratch taking care of subassemblies, aligning the laser, integrate and final test.
- Also responsible for repair units, perform the evaluation, repair and shipment of each unit.
- At Spectra-Physics: Worked Aligning and testing different High power Q-switch lasers models: IR, 532 nm, 355 nm and 266 nm.
- Use all related equipment such as M² box, oscilloscopes, power meters, cameras, voltmeters, microscope, etc.
- Evaluate and repair service units.
Staff Laser Technician
Coherent Solid State Clean Room
Santa Clara
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Built and tested MOPA lasers heads (different models at 532nm and 355nm) These Lasers include SHG and THG.
- Pulse amplitude stability, beam collimation using Mode Master and Camera, as examples of tests performed daily.
- Used on daily bases of oscilloscopes, voltmeter, soldering iron, microscope, fiberscope, special cameras and other special equipment.
- Calibrated Diodes used on these lasers.
- Trouble shoot and repaired Rework MOPA laser heads.
- Maintained a close and good communication with Mechanical Engineer through e-mail and or phone was fundamental.
- Responsible to maintain all calibrated equipment used inside Clean Room.
Senior Development Technician
Coherent R&D ION Department
Santa Clara
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Assisted Engineers to develop a 198 nm laser project that include SHG and THG crystals and maintain the operation of lasers used as pump source for this project.
- Assisted engineers with mechanical and optical tests for a special 244nm ion laser development.
- Collaborated on Nitrogen Purge design needed for SHG systems.
- Collected and plot all data obtained for engineering evaluation from different optics material qualification.
- Assisted production technicians in developing new tooling needed to easy daily work in Ion department.
- Helped on BBO crystals qualification.
- Responsible to maintain systems life tests, and collected data.
- Created new methods for new assemblies and processes and corrected old ones.
Senior Laser Technician
Coherent ION Systems Department
Santa Clara
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Built and tested Sabre-Fred laser systems, (SHG at 244nm.)
- Built and tested all different models in ion laser systems, Visible and UV.
Test Tech II
Coherent ION Tube Test
Santa Clara
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Tested and burned in all different Ion laser tubes, small and large frame.
- Trouble shoot and corrected gas over fill on tubes at the work stations.
- Built resonators and mechanical end plates for Ion Tubes.
Senior Assembler
Coherent ION Subassembly
Santa Clara
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Assembled power supplies, heat exchangers, and laser head assemblies.
- Built sub-assemblies, which included the use of soldering iron, torque wrenches, voltmeters, etc.
Education
Microsoft Excel intermediate - Microsoft Excel intermediate, Microsoft Word, Microsoft FrontPage
Mentor Training
San Jose, CA01.2002
Laser - Laser Optics, Laser, Vacuum
San Jose City College
San Jose, CA01.2000
English Composition - English Composition, ESL
Canada College
Redwood City, CA01.1996
Basic education for Mines Engineering - Basic education for Mines Engineering, mineralogy, calculus, algebra, drawing, geology
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico01.1993
Major in Mathematics - Major in Mathematics
Preparatoria Texcoco
Texcoco, Mexico01.1991
Skills
- Laser alignment
- Troubleshooting techniques
- High-power laser testing
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Optical alignment techniques
Hobbies and Interests
- My family
- Exercise of any kind
- Outdoors activities
Timeline
Laser Technician V
MKS/Newport/Spectra-Physics
01.2010 - Current
Staff Laser Technician
Coherent Solid State Clean Room
01.2006 - 01.2010
Senior Development Technician
Coherent R&D ION Department
01.2001 - 01.2006
Senior Laser Technician
Coherent ION Systems Department
01.1999 - 01.2001
Test Tech II
Coherent ION Tube Test
01.1997 - 01.1999
Senior Assembler
Coherent ION Subassembly
01.1995 - 01.1997
Microsoft Excel intermediate - Microsoft Excel intermediate, Microsoft Word, Microsoft FrontPage
Mentor Training
Laser - Laser Optics, Laser, Vacuum
San Jose City College
English Composition - English Composition, ESL
Canada College
Basic education for Mines Engineering - Basic education for Mines Engineering, mineralogy, calculus, algebra, drawing, geology
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Major in Mathematics - Major in Mathematics
Preparatoria Texcoco