1. Luis Vargas
1572 NW 167th Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(954) 881-6008, E-mail fevarc@comcast.net
SUMMARY
Over twenty years experience in the Engineering/Manufacturing Industry providing
technical resource management and product development skills in a highly
competitive national and international engineering and manufacturing environment.
Developed products for space, military, and commercial markets and developed
product lines ranging from accelerometer compensated frequency control products
to highly stable oscillators involving technologies such as microelectronics and
soldering PCB. Consistently recognized for exceptional analysis and organization
skills. Strong strategic thinker and team builder. Accomplish tasks & goals in an
organized, efficient manner with a sense of pride, sensitivity, and self-discipline.
Fluent in Spanish.
Q-Tech Corporation 2007-2014
New Business Development Engineering Manager
Assigned by the Executive Vice-President to create an offsite design center capable
of defining and sustaining the design and development of new product lines.
Responsible for definition of new products road map; product design and implementation of
production lines; layout and implementation of test equipment and associated processes;
expanding and turning outdated manufacturing and electrical testing processes into up to
date and profitable production lines.
 Defined, designed, developed, implemented and actively participated in the market
introduction of multiple new oscillator product lines for high stability frequency control
space applications, opening new markets and significantly increasing company’s
revenue.
 Established cost & pricing models, and aggressively participated on new product
contract negotiations.
 Provided training regarding new products and technology to sales personnel and
company representatives.
 Led technical presentations and support to major local and international space
companies such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, L3 Communications, Lucix, and Thales
Alinea.
 Executed basic and applied research in multiple disciplines including electronics, material
science, thermodynamics, and mechanics for all new products.
 Conducted extensive electrical, thermal, and mechanical analyses.
 Spearheaded detailed design reviews of all new products with customers.
 Initiated detailed procurement requirements of all components utilized on new products.
 Outlined architecture and implementation of automated electrical test system.
 Defined and executed the reliability qualification plans of new products.
 Utilized computer software for circuit design & analysis, mechanical design & analysis,
and mathematical computation.

2. Symmetricom (Microsemi) 2004-2007
Senior Project Leader/ Sr. Electronics Engineer
 Responsible for the budget, schedule and completion of major R & D programs.
 Provided customers with engineering application services
 Performed basic and applied research in multiple disciplines including electronics,
material science, thermodynamics, and mechanics for Oven Control Crystal Oscillator
applications.
 Designed and developed accelerometer compensated ovenized crystal oscillator
achieving <2e-11 g-sensitivity for airborne and ground applications.
 Designed and developed VHFultra-miniature high stability space flight ovenized
oscillators.
 Designed low profile high stability/ low phase noise ovenized oscillator for military
applications.
 Utilized computer software for circuit design and analysis, mechanical design and
analysis, PCB layout, and mathematical computation.
 Performed product performance trials including electrical, mechanical and environmental
testing, and test data analysis.
Independent Electronics Consultant Engineer 2003-2004
 Designed, developed, and, implemented production lines, of various types of UHF
Oscillators.
 Evaluated and characterized electronic circuits and crystal quartz performance for high-end
frequency control applications.
 Evaluated, and characterized ASIC’s for major semiconductor vendors.
 Redesigned circuitry for cellular interface module applications in South America.
 Provided field application engineering services for local and overseas customers.
Raltron Electronics Corporation 1998-2003
Director of Engineering / Sr. Lead Engineer
Assigned by the President to manage and direct all engineering activities, while
supporting strategic corporate and business objectives.
Responsible for expanding and turning problem-ridden product and processes into large scale
profitable production lines.
Managed 32 technical staff on new product development; obtaining multi-year contracts with
profits for over $10 million per year.
 Designed, developed, and, implemented production lines, of several oscillator types to
place Raltron as the approved and preferred vendor at Lucent, Ericsson, and Alcatel,
increasing revenues by more than 20%.
 Coordinated, developed and implemented design review systems and technical activities
to satisfy design goals and customer requirements.
 Participated on new products road map definition and pricing structure
 Implemented metrics for product development.
 Established research methods to guide new product development.
 Contributed to establish several production lines in Asia improving efficient productivity.

3. Raltron Electronics Corporation 1996-1998
Sr. Project Manager/ Sr. Design Engineer
Assigned by the President to develop various large scale projects, involving
design, quality, management, and manufacturing systems.
 Designed, developed and implemented production line of miniature SMD frequency
controlled products for commercial applications. Led the construction and set up of a
microelectronics assembly line, producing over 60% of the total year production.
 Designed and produced several types of low cost oscillator designs to help generate new
business.
 Implemented the Standard Design Platform concept reducing production lead time by
more than 15 %.
 Defined technical requirements for production equipment. Established new process, and
manufacturing changes. All reducing manufacturing monthly defects by 20%.
 Established design qualification processes, and technical staff training procedures.
 Provided engineering and manufacturing direction to local and overseas sub-contractors.
Vectron Laboratories Inc. 1988-1996
Project Engineer
Responsible for design, development, and specification of a wide range of crystal
controlled oscillators while reporting to the Engineering Program Manager.
 Developed several designs for space, military and commercial applications. Participated
in the design and development of several new product lines, stimulating sales growth.
 Provided technical support to Manufacturing and Electrical Test Departments.
 Reviewed requests for quotes and provided customer support.
Education and Training
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT MMM Management Institute
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineer Courses in Project Management
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Certificate Program
Six Sigma Process Improvement