Aug 22, 2011 
Finetech has appointed Norm Faucher to the position of Applications Engineer effective immediately. A veteran in the electronics industry, Norm brings many years of SMT soldering expertise and customer support experience. The process knowledge he has gained from well-respected electronics assembly equipment companies will add to the strength of Finetech’s application team.
In his new position, Norm will work closely with customers, focusing on new process development, application work, field support and training for the company’s advanced rework and precise die-attach equipment.
“Norm’s decades of experience in soldering and reflow will be a tremendous asset to our applications support team. His track record in account management and reputation for doing the right thing for the customer is a perfect fit for the Finetech,“ commented Neil O’Brien, Director of Sales & Applications.
With more than 20 years of experience in the SMT industry, Norm has demonstrated success in all areas of customer support, including corporate evaluations, process development and training. He will be based at Finetech’s Eastern U.S. Application Lab in Manchester, NH.
Finetech is a leading manufacturer of innovative rework and advanced packaging and assembly equipment for the latest advanced packages. The modular design of the FINEPLACER® platform enables a multitude of applications, from reworking SMDs to the highly accurate placement of flip chips or opto-electronic components. Finetech is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with offices in Tempe, Arizona; Manchester, New Hampshire; Shanghai, China; and Penang, Malaysia.
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