David Topete

Nespresso Products:

• Oversaw the transfer and introduction of a coffee machine line, including testing, validation, production support, and automation.
• Built a production line for 80 operators from zero.
• Started up all equipment.
• Trained personnel and technicians.
• Performed capacity analysis.
• Validated test equipment and conducted GR&R (Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility) studies.
• Completed a 3-month training program in Sárvár, Hungary for this project.

Bose Products:

• Provided production support for transducers test equipment.
• Supported production for NRT test equipment.• Managed the transfer and introduction of new products.
• Conducted statistical analysis support.
• Statistical Analysis Support.

• Managed the transfer and introduction of new products.
• Developed diagnostic software for equipment failure analysis.
• Provided production support for test equipment.
• Designed and developed packout systems for transducers.
• Designed and implemented mistake-proof systems and equipment.
• Developed the Test Engineering Intranet site.
• Worked across all Test Engineering areas, including Final Assembly, NRT, and Transducers.

• Managed the transfer and introduction of new products.
• Developed diagnostic software for equipment failure analysis.
• Provided production support for test equipment.
• Designed and developed packout systems for transducers.
• Designed and implemented mistake-proof systems and equipment.
• Developed the Test Engineering Intranet site.

• Development and design of test equipment.
• Transferred and introduced 27 new products in one year, applying the TCP methodology (Test Creation Process), which included GR&R Bench vs ATE measurement analysis, wiring diagrams for ATE and Bench, test sequences, measurement analysis, and pilot runs with all parameters achieving CPK >= 1.33.
• Developed tests for new products.
• Provided ICT support.
• Designed, programmed, and developed test systems for ballast microcontrollers.
• Developed hardware to implement PWM and 0-10 volts control in ballast testing.
• Diagnosed test equipment failures using statistical tools.

• Developed the EVT Laboratory, including test equipment and procedures.
• Designed and tested equipment, test systems, and test programs.
• Supported NPI (New Product Introduction) production.
• Transferred test systems and equipment to the USA, Dominican Republic, and Malaysia.
• Collaborated with the NPI team to transfer new products from Mexico to the Dominican Republic.
• Generated test specifications for NPI products to be validated by the EVT Laboratory.
• Selected and trained technical personnel and test engineers.
• Designed and implemented a new DC/DC test platform.

• Conducted book readings and laboratory practices for Communications, Microprocessors, and Electrical Networks subjects
• During this period, taught courses in Quality Administration, Communications, Physics Electronics, Microprocessors, and Electrical Networks.

• Developed test equipment for Trim testing to evaluate High Density power supply models.
• (Substituted AUTOTEST equipment, saving $50,000 per test equipment).
• Programmed test development for all Power One DC/DC power supplies (High and Low Density).
• Achieved efficiency improvements in test programs, resulting in a 40% reduction in test time across all DC/DC models, leading to a 15% increase in productivity.
• Designed fixtures and developed test programs for new product introductions and product transfers from sister facilities.
• Established EVT (Electrical Verify Test) laboratory for HALT & HASS (Project).

• Developed test equipment for controlling power supplies.
• Provided production support to troubleshoot product issues.