Nadeem Syed has over 27 years of experience in design, development, testing, manufacturing, and quality control of electronic systems. He is seeking a position that utilizes his expertise in test and reliability engineering. He has extensive experience developing automated test equipment and test procedures.

1. NADEEM S. SYED
15107 Newport Bridge Court
Sugar land, TX 77978
Home: (281) 725-4330
Email nadeemsyed@netzero.com
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OBJECTIVE To obtain a test and reliability or manufacturing and operational engineering position
that utilizes my experience to develop a new test system or improvement in present
manufacturing, testing and quality control process.
SUMMARY 27 years of extensive experience in design, develop and sustain of test systems;
includes 14 years of operation and maintenance of manufacturing organizations.
• 13 years specialization in validation, sustain, quality control, test and reliability.
• Proven strengths in leadership, communication, teamwork, development, planning
and scheduling.
• Excellent presentation and business focus skills.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
Broad-based responsibilities in the following areas:
• Operation
• Quality Assurance
• Vendor & Customer Negotiation
• Manufacturing
• Research & Development
• Board Design
• Cable Design
• Product Allocation
• Team Building
• Field Support
• New Business Development
• Test & Reliability
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Extensive experience and knowledge of implementing automated test procedures
and writing test software applications by using:
• Microsoft OS (Operating Systems)
• Linux OS (Operating Systems)
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 (Ultimate)
• Or-Cad (Schematic Design)
• ATE Script writing
• Micro Code studio (Micro-Controller Programming Language)
• Corelis Test System (CPLD & FPGA Boundary Scan JTAG Programming)
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Provide support on daily operations and validation of the product and test
equipments.
• Provided competitive focus to daily business decisions, with emphasis on cost of
product and asset allocation.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams for analysis and resolution of complex problems
affecting systems/process efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Develop custom Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems and Ethernet network
architecture.

2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
INOVA Geophysical. Stafford, TX (Sep 2012 – Present)
Senior Manufacturing and Operational Engineer
• Implement production and testing projects with technical work instruction to reduce
manufacturing rework cost, reduce project lead times, reduce warranty costs, improve
processes, and improve product quality and manufacturability.
• Evaluated work assignments and developed a master schedule for multiple projects to
facilitate proper usage of limited labor resources.
• Worked as part of a multi-national team to develop, document and implement standards for
engineering design and practices.
• Setup manufacturing and testing lines in Xian China for SN11 recording system, based on
a wireless platform without radio infrastructure.
• In Xian China managed a group of 20+ associates including performance, daily
supervision, mentoring and training.
• Provided expert contribution to qualify equipment built in Xian China
• Implemented and enforced ISO 9001 manufacturing procedures.
• Developed and administered engineering concept, preliminary and final design review
processes.
• Specified and approved the purchase or lease of test equipment from suppliers.
• Designed and implemented custom electronic circuits for signal conditioning, data
acquisition and control functions.
• Analyzed testing requirements of various products including Vib Pro – II, enhanced with
Patented Harmonic Distortion Reduction Technology (HDR™ Technology). Proposed and
implemented methods and equipment that would detect defects introduced during the
production process. Develop a unique test system based on boundary JTAG system which
is capable to test 1200+ nets in less than 2 seconds.
• Optimized and streamlined existing manufacturing and testing processes and
reduced cost by 15%.
Microwave Networks. Stafford, TX (Feb 2005 – Sep 2012)
Senior Test Engineer
• Identify and drive process technology improvements within the area of expertise.
• Provide leadership for test engineering activities across the asset.
• Provide daily technology support to test, quality and production team.
• Direct critical activities requiring test knowledge and expertise.
• Assist in planning and execution of turnaround functional test activities.
• Provide technical input in determining priority and scope of equipment repairs and
calibration.
• Lead root cause failure investigations for test equipment related issues.
• Review engineering projects and improvements to insure compliance with customer
standards and good engineering practices.
• Complete engineering design, documentation and implementation for ATE improvement
and modification projects.
• Design, develop and manage test fixture projects including scope definition, economic
analysis, mechanical design, and field execution.

3. • Produce new test methods which increase the production throughput.
• Provided expert resolution of the most troublesome of electrical interference issues.
Control and maintenance of the calibration lab. Accountable for the distribution,
calibration and repair of test equipment.
• Developed and administered engineering concept, preliminary and final design review
processes for Ethernet Hybrid Transport Radio (EHTR™ Technology) also known as
Proteus MX Radio.
• Setup a full manufacturing and testing line for Proteus MX Radio in REMEC
Manufacturing Services, Laguna, Philippines.
Suntron Corporation. Sugar Land, TX (Sep 1997 – Dec 2004)
Senior Test Engineer
• During 7 years of service, I designed and developed a total of 1,600 test fixtures and 2,000
test procedures which covered the validation, test and reliability of over 5,000 final and
sub-assemblies in phase one (cables) and phase two (final integration) area.
• Managed research and development lab for Suntron Corporation.
• Perform Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), develop and implement corrective
action plan.
• Collaboratively prepared and reviewed many responses to Test Plans and Manufacturing
Engineering Issues to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Recommend design or test methods and statistical process control procedures for achieving
required level of product reliability.
• Design review, improvement proposition/coordination, interface with customer
engineering, maintenance, production and contractors.
• Consulted with client to identify key requirements, defined project scope, developed
project plans and ensured milestones were met according to schedule.
• Conducted resources planning and budgeting; tracked costs to ensure adherence to
budgetary limitations.
• Prepared and presented timely status reports to clients and internal senior management.
• Performed market researches, developed documentations, and delivered presentations to
the upper management.
Western Atlas Logging Services Houston, TX (July 1994 – Sep 1997)
Test and Reliability Engineer
• During 3 years of service, I worked with a system called Standard of Performance (SOP)
which reduced the rework cost of defective parts and improved the quality and reliability
of electrical and electromechanical assemblies produced, designed or purchased by
Western Atlas. This system assisted in generation of bill of materials and engineering
change requests.
• Interpret and implement Customer Engineering Change Orders for semi-conductor sub
modules including control racks, power supplies, and transducers.
• Resolve discrepant Material Review Board issues on components such as power supplies,
circuit boards, and cable assemblies.
• Review customer drawings and specification to resolve assembly related issues.
• Implement detailed assembly instructions.
• Perform equipment/system reliability testing, condition monitoring, and data interpretation
utilizing various test technologies.
• Interface with customer to resolve design and obsolete assembly and component issues.

4. • Develop multilevel product structures and validate customer Bill of Material with Material
Requirements Planning.
Siemens Karachi, PK (Jan 1988 – Feb 1994)
Quality Control / Test Engineer
• Documented, designed and developed test plans for functionality testing of Electronic
Industrial devices and control units.
• Lead testing initiative to automate Customer Satisfaction Index process in order to evaluate
online performance and value added improvements.
• Instructed Industrial Electronics and Materials design courses for harnesses and printed
circuit board, with emphasis on Quality Control and Quality Assurance
• Provided support and maintenance including customizing of hardware installation and
upgrades on site.
• Act as interface between Customer Engineering Team and Siemens Manufacturing to
resolve Engineering issues.
• Analyzed policies with regard to customer service and efficiency, recommended policy
changes and process improvements as needed.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Graduated Dec 1987
N.E.D University of Engineering Karachi
Average GPA 3.8 Honor Role Student
REFERANCES
Available upon request