Kevin Ford has been working at Universal Instruments since November 1999, where Kevin currently holds the position of Technical Manager. Prior to that, Kevin worked as a Software Engineer at Raytheon from April 1998 to November 1999, and as a Senior Applications Software Engineer at General Railway Signal from November 1993 to April 1998. Kevin also has experience as a Coop at Cabletron from December 1992 to May 1993. Kevin graduated with a BS in Computer Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1995, and an AS in Engineering Science from SUNY Broome Community College in 1991.
Universal Instruments Corporation
We are a technology leader in the design and manufacture of precision automation solutions for the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing industry. With a lineage of more than 100 years, we are the longest-standing electronics assembly company. Our technology solutions are truly universal and span the range of assembly applications- from lighting to automotive, medical, computing, entertainment, mobility, industrial and more. We employ a highly technical workforce of ~ 500 employees. This expertise and passion to develop innovative solutions to solve our customer’s problems drive our 500+ strong patent portfolio. With 27,000+ systems delivered to date, we offer the broadest range of world-class equipment and services. We also enjoy strategic partnerships with today’s industry leaders, which enables us to stay on the leading edge of technology trends and to deliver the best solutions for the production of a wide variety of the most complex electronic circuits in the World. We offer solutions for a wide range of high-precision assembly needs, including Precision Automation for applications requiring versatile, high-accuracy, high-speed handling, inspection, and assembly. Advanced Packaging for applications requiring efficient and versatile multi-die high-accuracy assembly. Traditional to Complex Printed Circuit Board Assembly for applications requiring high-speed, high-accuracy surface mount placement and through-hole component insertion. Our cutting-edge smart manufacturing software provides real-time data to help manufacturers improve their overall operations. And, our world-renowned Advanced Process Lab (APL) offers solutions for all aspects of a product lifecycle- from prototyping, process development, and analytical services to advanced technology assembly.