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Shawn Payer

Carleton Place,ON

Summary

Meticulous and analytical researching and sourcing. I am currently in my 10th year with Techinsights.

Experience with Macs and PCs. 10+ years in photography using both Nikon and Canon cameras. 15+ years experience using Photoshop. Knowledge of semiconductors, image sensors, printed circuit boards, electronics, soldering and tungsten wafers.

Solid background in sourcing and supplier management 5+ years. Successfully negotiated favorable terms and built relationships with key vendors, ensuring optimal procurement strategies. market analysis cost reduction initiatives.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Research & Sourcing Specialist

Techinsights
03.2020 - Current
  • Create PR's for purchase, add new parts of interest to the roadmaps for Compute, HPC, PKG, Image Sensors, Power, PMIC.
  • Build custom servers with desired technology inside of them.
  • Manage SalesForce to maintain most recent updates.
  • Identify companies and devices that are driving growth in pre-defined target sectors, follow companies on Twitter and Linkedin.
  • Read daily market news and product announcements.
  • Determine new innovative features that are contained within the device compared to previous versions.
  • Market research to identify new suppliers and evaluate their capabilities, leading to better-informed decision-making in procurement activities. Risk assessment with new vendors to ensure smooth transactions.
  • Interface with multiple internal stakeholders as well as manage vendor and supplier relationships.
  • Knowledge and ability to follow and source semiconductor technology.
  • Receive stock using Starlims and SalesForce.
  • Create lab work orders for whole product teardowns and component work orders, Identify die manufacturers, confirm components and die.
  • Provide timelines for expected deliveries so management can plan lab efforts.
  • Develop sourcing strategies to improve procurement processes, supplier relationships and capability development to optimize supply chain.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction within the supply chain.
  • Created training documentation to gain knowledge with Starlims parts inventory system and basic SalesForce customization to add parts and navigate system.

Teardown Specialist

TechInsights
10.2015 - 03.2020
  • Disassembly of whole unit products.
  • Parts inventory management using system database.
  • Soldering & desoldering of components from PCB boards for analysis.
  • Cataloging parts and whole unit products in database, attention to detail is required as everything entered into the database is created manually.
  • Photographing products and performing X-rays on components, image sensors and whole unit products.
  • Produce high quality images with Nikon camera's. Use of tripods, flash camera system, perform pixel measurements using Infinity Analyze, Snappy software, Photoshop.
  • Prepare work orders of components and image sensors for lab investigation/processing.
  • Security clearance to access whole products and supplies.
  • Created a training document for in-process controls and expertise to accurately document the job.
  • Develop and implement performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Conduct research, gather information from multiple sources and present results.
  • Quality assurance, data entry.

Trainer / Operator III

Abbott Point Of Care
07.2003 - 02.2015
  • Develop training techniques that continually enhance and improve processing and training of junior employees.
  • Updating and revising documentation to current procedures, following through to implementation on a daily basis.
  • Time management and product accuracy.
  • Complete 5 S Lean audits bi-weekly adhering to company targets.
  • Inspect membrane layers on tungsten wafers for quality and defects.
  • Measure membrane thickness on tungsten wafers using touch screen equipment, verify chart graphs to ensure product is within spec limit.
  • Use microscopes to capture defects and quality issues; upload images to computer using programs Infinity Analyze and Snappy.
  • Keep track of training records and documents for employees both online and hard copies.
  • Lead by example, team player, positive role model, and multi-tasking in a fast paced work environment.
  • Meets standards with a commitment to excellence and I look for ways to improve quality.
  • Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Arnprior District High School
Arnprior, ON
2000

Skills

  • Market research
  • Data analysis
  • Procurement management
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Technical sourcing
  • Relationship management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Training development
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Problem resolution
  • Cost analysis
  • Vendor relations

Work History

Arnprior, ON,Nepean, ON,Nepean, Ontario

Languages

English

Timeline

Technical Research & Sourcing Specialist

Techinsights
03.2020 - Current

Teardown Specialist

TechInsights
10.2015 - 03.2020

Trainer / Operator III

Abbott Point Of Care
07.2003 - 02.2015

High School Diploma -

Arnprior District High School
Shawn Payer