Kevin Colwell
About Kevin Colwell
Kevin Colwell is a Failure Analysis Technician at Plexus Corp., where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Boise State University and has experience in quality investigation and process optimization across various engineering roles.
Current Role at Plexus Corp.
Kevin Colwell serves as a Failure Analysis Technician at Plexus Corp. since 2019. In this role, he investigates the quality of plating systems, solder, and contamination using x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF). He focuses on determining the root causes of failures that lead to scrap, emphasizing process changes that increase yield. His work involves using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) to characterize polymer curing and decomposition, which aids in optimizing production and rework processes.
Previous Experience at Boise State University
Before joining Plexus Corp., Kevin Colwell worked as a Financial Technician at Boise State University from 2017 to 2019. His role involved managing financial operations and supporting the university's financial processes. This position provided him with valuable experience in financial management within an academic environment.
Internship at iO DuPont, Inc.
Kevin Colwell gained practical experience as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at iO DuPont, Inc. in 2014. This internship lasted for four months and took place in the Boise, Idaho area. During this time, he applied his mechanical engineering knowledge in a real-world setting, contributing to projects and gaining insights into the engineering field.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Kevin Colwell studied Mechanical Engineering at Boise State University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 2012 to 2016. His education provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices. Additionally, he participated in a study abroad program at Technical University Munich, focusing on Nuclear Engineering and Renewable Energy Technology from 2015 to 2016.
Experience in Quality Assurance and Testing
Throughout his career, Kevin Colwell has engaged in various quality assurance and testing roles. He worked at REYCO SYSTEMS INC. on a Senior Design Project from 2015 to 2016, where he prepared metallographic microsections of electronic components. He qualified manufacturing processes through destructive load testing and hardness testing, and utilized confocal scanning acoustic microscopy (CSAM) for die attach process qualification. His expertise includes conducting highly accelerated life testing (HALT) to ensure materials meet high reliability standards.