GE Nova Infrastructure, Fremont, CA. 06/09- 1/10
Semiconductor Equipment Technician Consultant at a MEMS Fab
• Improved maintenance practices of existing maintenance personnel
• Helped evolve the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program through procedures & documentation
• Implemented the start up of spare parts sourcing, stock and inventory of the MEM’s fab
• Documented vital procedures on Field Service (FS) calls which reduced future routine (FS) visits
Silicon Microstructures, Milpitas, CA. 5/01- 2/09
Semiconductor Equipment Technician at a MEMS Fab
Rose from Level One Tech to Sr. Equipment Technician / Assistant Manager after 8.5 years through dedication and determination and the love of what I do. Worked in a class 100/1000 Fab with direct contact with production managers requirements and equipment engineering issues to meet our dedication to customer satisfaction of 100% on time delivery and zero product defects.
• Implemented Preventive Maintenance (PM) System. Boosted up time from 79% to 96%
• Involved in the continuous improvement program. Worked with engineers with robotic handling (back side scratching & impression issues) by modifications of 9 different tools including photolithography, dry etch and sputter equipment. Raised production yield from 75% to 92%
• Second-sourced and reverse-engineered parts which includes; quartz ware, valves, sensors, electronics, including low friction chucks and handlers, which produced a reduction in cost to SMI. Slashing maintenance costs nearly $100,000
• Responsible for the Calibration of all key components at SMI to TS-16949 standards (Transportation & Safety standards).Tracked and logged nearly 500 tools, Which help Opened new markets to the airline and auto industies
• Amidst 3 company buyouts and takeovers, helped lead efforts to convert a MEMs FAB from 3†to 4â€inch and later to 6â€. Removed legacy tools and installed new equipment. Set up new facility infrastructure including tool (power, vacuum, house cooling & DI water, CDA, N2, tocic and inert gas lines). Keeping vendor facility service costs to the bare minimum
• Documented routine and preventative maintenance procedures. Cut ramp up time to near zero by Mentoring new technicians on maintenance & troubleshooting skills
• Was a Volunteer for the ERT; (Emergency & Response Team) and was involved with any facilities issues.
Ventex Corporation, San Jose, CA. 4/96 - 5/01
Field Service Representative Photolithography Engineer
Ventex provides full service photolithography maintenance training and parts for Canon photolithography 5X tools & MPA & PLA aligners . Managed account relationships foreign and domestic including Vashay Siliconix, Lightwave International Rectifier, GE Capital, Texas instruments. Developed extraordinary troubleshooting skills with computer interfaced robotics and electromechanical systems, and provided training skills for the in-house teams to provide the same skills and techniques.
• Traveled worldwide delivering on-demand and contracted services. Repaired and maintained Canon 5X Steppers, MPA 600/500 & PLA 600/501 aligner’s achieving tools back online in a timely and effectively manner converting on-demand calls to contracted services 55% of the time
• Rebuilt & second-sourced and reverse-engineered, mirrors, lenses, including, IR & dielectric coatings, chucks, valves and PC boards for the photolithography tools
• Overhauled Canon photolithography tools such as PLA-501-F/FA & MPA 500/600, Complete rebuilding, mechanically, pneumatically and electrically by de-soldered control panels, fabricating cable harnesses, painting, stenciling, anodizing and complete rebuilding of the mechanical assemblies. Provided customer acceptance before tool shipment. Sold at average markups of 67%
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT SKILL SET
• Specialized in Canon I-line , Mark 5 and Ultratech 2244i,1500, 1000 steppers, Canon MPA 600/500 series, & PLA 600/500 series, Quintel 7000 & 2001, EV Group 620, OAI, Karl Suss,
• Genmark & Brooks, automation robots
• SVG 8800 Coater / IDI pumps & SVG Developer, Quaid, MTI, Flexi Fab
• EV Group, 810 & 520, & Karl Suss, fusion, anodic & plasma bonders
• Tegal plasma etchers 701, 901, 903, 965, Branson IPC
• Alcatel & STS DRIE, & STS VPX
• Amerimade, Plastic Craft, & Modutek wet benches; Processes include hot pots, ECE, chemical, Aqua Regina
• MRC 903 & 943, Temiscal AL Evaporator, Varian 3190 & 3290, Novellus Concept 1, Dry Tech Quad, CVC, TEM, all with Cryogenics, turbo’s, mechanical pumping systems
• Diffusion, MRL, Thermco, Bruce, RCH furnaces
• Tencor Surf Scan, Elipsometer, Nanoline, Alpha Step, Joel SEM, with diffusion evacuation, WACO, Nikon CD measurement tool, CV plotters, Microscopes
SPECIALTY TOOLS
• Laser Infrometers, LVDT measurement, He leak detectors, O-Scopes; volt, temperature, flow & AMP meters, RF meters & dummy loads; G/H/I intensity meter & laser power meters, anti static meters, anemometers, boroscopes, calipers, and many other specialty hand tools
• CMMS (computer maintenance management system), Express Maintenance, Keep Track, gas monitoring & life support systems,
• PLC (programmable logic control) through I/O boards or Computer Managed PLC, binary and basic logic, flow charts, block diagrams; electrical, vacuum & pneumatic schematics
• MS; Word; EXCEL; Outlook; & Access
OTHER EXPOSED SKILL SETS
Airline Industry
• Lead Supervisor responsible for logistical planning and fueling calculations for commercial aircraft with 10 direct reports. at San Jose Mineta Airport
• Repair and replacement of control cabling, fabrication of the landing gear & hydraulic lines and the cockpit electrical harness at Palo Alto municipal
Commercial Offset Printing
• Operation and maintenance of offset printing machines examples, Ryobe, AB Dick, and Heidelberg presses. Ranging from single head offset press to six headed color press
United States Navy / NASNI San Diego, CA
Petty Officer Second Class (E5)
• Supervised six mechanics and two Test Cells for T-58 Turbo Shaft Engines
• Performed 600 hours of inspections on the T-58 fleet, including tuning / troubleshooting of engines and pre- and post-testing
• Graduated top 5% of AD Class A-1 Fundamentals and top 2% of T-58 Rebuild / Internal Components Course. Received Good Conduct Award and honorable discharge in May 1982
EDUCATION:
San Diego City College / De Anza College
• AA Degree Math & Sciences =>Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Matrix Math, Physics Chemistry
Palo Alto Adult Education
• Aircraft Airframe & Power-plant Maintenance License (FAA commercial license)
United States Navy
• Aviation Fundamentals Machinist Mate training, Turbo Shaft Engine Rebuild School; Rescue / Fire Fighting Training, Petty Officer Training, Management training
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