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.