May 19, 2014 
AMTECH, a leading manufacturer of solder paste and process support products, has just announced the appointment of Kathy Palumbo as Technical Support Manager.
Kathy’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering. She is also a certified IPC Master Instructor (MIT) for the IPC-A-610 & 600 documents, a certified IPC Trainer (CIT) for J-STD-001 documents, and has made numerous presentations at seminars and at major trade shows.
In addition to her specialized knowledge in SMT soldering and circuit assembly, Kathy brings over 29 years of on-the-job experience in design, test, manufacturing, reliability, quality, & engineering management. In 1999, she founded Production Analysis and Learning Services LLC, a full turnkey electronic engineering consulting company specializing in electronic circuit & PCB design, manufacturing, reliability, and quality.
In 2002, Kathy became active within the trade association SMTA, serving the LA/OC chapter in various capacities, including terms as President, Secretary, and currently as Vice President. To honor Kathy for her many years of dedicated service, SMTA presented Kathy with their prestigious Excellence in Leadership Award in 2009. Kathy also remains active within the IPC, serving as treasurer of the Orange County Designer's Council and as a volunteer for the local University Industrial Advisory Committee.
According to Leigh Gesick, President of AMTECH, “we are excited to have such an accomplished individual as Kathy Palumbo become part of the AMTECH team. Kathy brings decades of practical experience to her job as Technical Support Manager. Her expertise, educational background, and ability to listen will serve our customers in addressing everyday challenges to keep their SMT process lines running at peak efficiency. Kathy will also assist in the development of innovative solutions that increase solder joint reliability in challenging environments, such as fine-pitch SMT, nanotech, and other emerging technologies.”
AMTECH solder paste, solder fluxes, and process support products are manufactured and distributed globally by SMT International, LLC., which is located at 500 Main Street, Suite 18, P.O. Box 989, Deep River, CT 06417 (800) 435-0317 (860) 526-8300 www.amtechsolder.com
