SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer with experience in project leadership, lean manufacturing and structured problem solving.
• Extensive knowledge of the PDCA/8-step problem solving method
• Hands on experience with advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Especially skilled at root cause analysis and process improvement using lean manufacturing techniques
• Awarded “Best of IBM” certificate for outstanding equipment engineering support
WORK EXPERIENCE
IBM Microelectronics, Essex Junction, VT 2013 to Present
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer
Oversee installation, maintenance and repair of semiconductor fabrication equipment. Manage cycle time, WIP and manufacturing systems analysis and improvement.
New Equipment Installation
• Project lead on 3 separate equipment installation projects
• Managed projects from quote request process through final acceptance
• Developed schedules and provided communication on all work related to installations
• Performed pre-acceptance testing at vendor sites
MHS Robot Refurbishment Cost Savings
• Reviewed spending on robot refurbishment from original equipment manufacturer
• Researched alternative suppliers and performed cost analysis
• Conducted technical meetings with broader team and alternative suppliers
• Provided cost savings of $30k per robot and improved lead time by 4 weeks
Pneumatic line replacement project
• Led equipment replacement project on fleet of 16 manufacturing machines
• Corresponded with procurement team and vendor to obtain quotes for air line replacement kit and vendor services
• Developed plan for completion of replacement work on entire fleet
• Successfully eliminated top detractor of maintenance availability for fleet
• Received “Ounce of Prevention” and “Manager’s Choice” awards for outstanding work towards process improvement
Copper Plating Scrap Reduction
• Took part in 12 person problem solving team to analyze wafer scrap excursion event
• Utilized 8-step problem solving method to determine root cause
• Developed countermeasures to prevent future scrap events related to failure mode
• Reduced fleet’s annual scrap by 25%
Tech Center Database
• Designed, developed and implemented Lotus Notes based database intended to track equipment and process issues
• Transferred database from Lotus Notes to Google Forms
• Collaborated across multiple teams to put database into place
• Created and executed training across various teams and shifts
• Database reviewed on a daily basis and is used in tech center presentations to upper level management
Consumable Expense Savings
• Developed cost savings plan for reducing spending on consumables
• Established second source wafer carriers for wafer processing equipment
• Presented plan to department and management prior to implementation
• Reduced cost by $10k per carrier resulting in a savings of $100k/year
Anheuser-Busch, Merrimack, NH Summer 2012
Utilities Intern
• Led a daily, 7 person process improvement group to optimize the carbon dioxide collection system resulting in a collection increase of 3.37 #/bbl
• Created a tool to project two week carbon dioxide purchasing needs using Excel
• Integrated tool with web based document management platform to assist operators in carbon dioxide supply management
• Fabricated a reaction plan to abnormal carbon dioxide collection or consumption to increase productivity
• Developed training material on a pressure swing adsorption nitrogen generator for a 12 person department
• Presented operation and troubleshooting procedures to operators and managers enhancing future decision making
Engineering Career Center, Amherst, MA 2011 to 2013
Student Advisor
• Worked as one of eight student employees of the engineering career center while attending school
• Responsible for posting new jobs, internships and co-ops on the student job board
• Comprised and delivered weekly emails outlining career opportunities for engineering students
• Edited résumés and cover letters for both undergraduate ...
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