Brian Sronce
Pinckneyville
Summary
Experienced technician with over 31 years of experience. Proficient in troubleshooting and optimizing optical systems to enhance production efficiency.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed
C02 Laser Independent Contractor
Pinckneyville
05.2015 - Current
- Decommission, install, oversee rigging and shipping at customer site
- Troubleshoot Panasonic resonator issues. Optical, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical
- Work on al series of Mazak lasers. Including Type 5, Type 7, Type 8, and Type 10
- Areas of work include US, Canada, and Mexico.
Panasonic
C02 Laser Field Service Engineer
Franklin Park
05.2003 - 05.2015
- Repair all aspects of CO2 laser resonators
- Troubleshoot all electronic, pneumatic, optical components of the resonator.
- Tune, calibrate and align external beam path for optical components of the resonator.
- Required overnight travel 95% of the time
- Areas of responsibility are US, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Taiwan
Panasonic Factory Automation
Field Service Engineer
Cypress
02.1999 - 05.2003
- Installed Panasonic mastering systems in the US, Taiwan, Japan, Canada, and Mexico.
- Responsible for installing the first 4 Non-Divx BCA systems in the US
- Maintained all aspects of mastering and BCA systems (process, electrical, mechanical, optical, and chemical)
- Provided on-site and phone technical customer support
- Direct interface with Panasonic (Japan) on design of the nest generating mastering systems
Matsushita Universal Media Services (MUMS)
Mastering Engineer
Pinckneyville
05.1995 - 02.1999
- Aligned and maintained 458 nm wavelength Argon gas laser and 635 nm focus laser
- Optimized all mastering and galvanic parameters to improve replication yield
- Maintained all equipment associated with generation glass masters and stampers
- Assisted with process engineering improvements in other areas as needed
Education
Airflight Director
US Navy
11-1994
Helicopter Electrician
US Army
07-1992
Industrial Engineering
Rend Lake College
Ina, ILEclipse Data Technology
Eclipse
Digital Signal Comprehension
Audio Develop
Irvine, CAOptical Alignments, Processing Parameters
Panasonic Factory
Elgin, ILMazak Optionics
Elgin, ILSkills
- Over 11 years of extensive hands on experience in all phases of the CD/DVD mastering process
- Leadership skills include supervision and management in a 24/7 production facility
- 7 years DVD and 4 years CD manufacturing experience with related equipment including audio pre-mastering stations, glass polishers, spin coaters, ellipsometers, laser beam recorders, developers, metalizers, roughing/turbo pumps, atomic force microscopes, and standard test/inspection equipment
- Technical capabilities include mastering process development, test, training, troubleshooting, and yield improvements in all areas
- Strong mechanical background ranging from design and modification of equipment and fixtures to preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment
Timeline
Self Employed
C02 Laser Independent Contractor
05.2015 - Current
Panasonic
C02 Laser Field Service Engineer
05.2003 - 05.2015
Panasonic Factory Automation
Field Service Engineer
02.1999 - 05.2003
Matsushita Universal Media Services (MUMS)
Mastering Engineer
05.1995 - 02.1999
Airflight Director
US Navy
Helicopter Electrician
US Army
Industrial Engineering
Rend Lake College
Eclipse Data Technology
Eclipse
Digital Signal Comprehension
Audio Develop
Optical Alignments, Processing Parameters
Panasonic Factory
Mazak Optionics