Over 13 successful years of combined experience Applications Engineering, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Environmental Engineering/Permitting, Process Improvements and Client Relations
CORE STRENGTHS
• Experience with standards and protocols within the semiconductor manufacturing and environmental industries
• Systematic Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis skills
• 5S Workplace Organizational Skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Use of statistical software JMP
• Experience in Project Management during installation of semiconductor equipment at various site locations
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills
• Experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented with hands-on trouble-shooting/problem-solving skills
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols
• Bilingual; fluent in English and Spanish
WORK EXPERIENCE
Photolithography Used Systems, Austin, Texas 2011-2012
Equipment Maintenance Engineer, Used Equipment
• Equipment support for Act8 equipment for refurbishment, decommission, installation and repair
• Inspect, test, repair, rebuild and replace operating components to original OEM specifications
• Applied knowledge of Root Cause Analysis skills to resolve equipment issues
Tokyo Electron America, Austin, Texas 2008-2011
Process Engineer, Surface Preparation Systems (SPS) Wet and Etch Dry Cleans
• Customer process engineering support for the SPS wet/ dry etch and scrubber tools [EXP/EXP+, Certas Wing and NS300+]
• Worked on process development as well as improvements to existing products and processes for the SPS wet and dry tools
• Collaborated in process and equipment installations; qualification of new and used 200 and 300 mm semiconductor equipment
• Worked on the development of new and modified process formulations
• Knowledge of DOE and SPC techniques for tool and process optimization
• Assisted in the review of processing techniques and methods applicable in the manufacturing, fabrication and evaluation of semiconductors
• Compiled and evaluated test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specification
• Prepared process reports and coordinated meetings with customers for evaluation, qualification and troubleshooting of data
• Project management experience during installation of equipment to meet customer demands
• Worked on training material and developed Best Known Methods (BKM's) for SPS equipment
• Systematic and Root Cause Analysis Troubleshooting skills
• Worked together with Field Service Engineers in installation, modifications, maintenance and escalations to maintain and resolve issues as they arose
• Developed line support for new and existing applications by working together with customer equipment and process engineers
• Work together with design engineers, marketing, and sales to test and characterize system design improvements
• Recommend and prepared changes, additions, and modifications which facilitated manufacturing
• Exposure to Japanese culture and language
SEZ America, Inc., Austin, Texas (now LAM Research) 2002-2008
Process Applications Engineer, Wet Etch Department
• Collaborated in process and equipment installations; qualification of new and used SP203, 303, 4200 and DV and Esanti 200 and 300 mm semiconductor equipment
• Project management during installation of equipment to meet customer timeline demands.
• Reviewed product requirements with team members, ensuring compatibility of processing methods
• Created, modified, and optimized processes using Design of Experiments (DOE) for customers and to assist the sales support team
• Assisted in the monitoring and development of statistical control metrics (SPC), Run by Run (RbR), and Fault detection controls (FDC) for yield improvement and defect reduction
• Facilitated discussion on process improvement opportunities, building consensus and strategic partnerships, managing conflicting direction and driving improvements to fruition
• Compiled and evaluated test data, determining appropriate limits and variables; oversaw process monitoring, adjustments and qualifications; implemented equipment and process improvements, including thorough documentation
• Supported existing and new customers with technical issues by implementing root cause analysis
• Developed data on new applications for the sales support team; coordinated projects from conception to completion (project management), interfacing with customer, sales, engineering and manufacturing
• Interpreted customer's present and future needs, integrated customer change orders and coordinated for on-time competition
• Developed new process applications and chemical mixtures; processed wafer demonstrations for customer application needs
• Collaborated with engineers, senior technicians and manufacturing in development of new/revised processes and training of new technicians
• Delivered customer presentations and exercised judgment by applying both scientific and technical knowledge
• Facilitated in discovering new solutions to immediate or persistent process problems
• Used Root Cause Analysis skills to r...
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