1. João M. Costa
32 Finno Court ● Prospect, CT 06712 ● (203) 527-9720 ● Joao.Costa@sbcglobal.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
 20+ years' experience testing, qualifying, and troubleshooting germanium radiation detectors
 Outstanding Product knowledge with demonstrated training skills
 Practical hands-on experience in using various test equipment such as Tektronix oscilloscopes, Fluke multimeters,
spectrum analyzers, function generators and PC’s.
 Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a team player, as well as work independently to achieve objectives.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Canberra Industries, Meriden, CT
(Worldwide leader in nuclear radiation monitoring systems)
Principle Technical Specialist 2013 to present
 Perform Root Cause analysis on product failures in house and on repair unit.
 Review daily test results on Germanium detectors and provide reworks for failed units
 Provide higher level technical and application support to field service engineers for specific questions pertaining to
HPGe radiation detectors and associated accessories.
Associate Support Engineer 2007 to 2013
 Provide customers with technical support for questions, problems, and returns.
 Prepare service quotes for customers.
 Provide technical support to field service engineers for specific questions pertaining to HPGe radiation detectors.
Detector Test Supervisor 2004 to 2007
 Evaluate completed test data to ensure radiation detectors comply with client specifications.
 Analyzed current production levels and made recommendations in order to increase production levels by over 50%,
in order to meet demands of new contract.
 Review all test/failure data and assign appropriate reworks for repair to ensure timely completion.
 Implement QC programs to reduce customer complaints.
 Function as a liaison between detector test department and engineering, system integration and customer service
departments and regularly provide technical support.
Senior Test Technician 1994 to 2004
 Qualified germanium radiation detectors per customer specifications.
 Daily use of Canberra manufactured amplifiers, preamplifiers, analog to digital converters, and spectrum analyzers.
 Performed repairs and modification on preamplifiers and related hardware.
 Troubleshoot down to component level.
 Maintained controlled inventory of radioactive test sources.
 Trained technicians to evaluate and test Germanium detectors.
Skills
 Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
 Trained on SAP business software
 Fluent in written and conversational Portuguese.
Education
University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
Bachelors of Science in General Engineering, minor in Electrical Engineering – May 2005
Courses included Digital Electronics, Electronic Materials and Devices, and Engineering Management.
Waterbury State Technical College, Waterbury, CT
Associates in Science in Electrical Engineering – January 1990
Coursework included DC and AC Networks, Electronics Circuits, Digital Electronics and Microprocessor Controls.
References
Available upon request.