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Chemical Vapor Deposition Self Ionizing Plasma Recipe Creation Physical Vapor Deposition Schematic Capture Silicon Metal Ultra-High Vacuum Systems Crystalline Ingot Growth System Equipment Installation, Calibration & Qualification Manufacturing Preventative Maintenance Amat Endura GT Solar Furnaces Troubleshooting Error Recovery Operations Staff Training & Development SOP & Process Development Critical Data Log Checking Restart & Shutdown Activities Engineering Team Collaboration Quality Assurance Resourceful and results-oriented ENGINEERING SUPPORT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT and SENIOR TECHNICIAN PROFESSIONAL with 25+ years of diverse experience in building client relationships, cultivating partnerships, managing programs and partnering with leadership while applying methodologies that streamline procedures, enforce project standards and minimize corporate regulatory risks through timely project completion. Persuasive, self-motivated leader and self-starter with expertise on cross-functional communications and creating systems and processes to optimize efficiencies while designing solutions to optimize productivity and deliverables and managing teams across diverse technical and business disciplines to ensure project milestones were completed on time and within budget. A loyal, tactical team builder and strategic planner seeking to leverage background into a project management, engineering or senior technician role. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

Successfully rebuilt a machine and verified operational functionality to support the leadership team project of developing new machine based off dated equipment analysis.

Operated a 20K-metric ton qualification process to receive final acceptance and machine production adoption.

Served as Member of Copper Response Team (CuRT), successfully championing 2 projects through timely fulfillment.

Supported 1 timely project completion for a test wafer reuse program, recycling used test wafers (TW) for utilization by certain tools while developing new TW routes and operations to yield an operating cost savings of a $12 wafer at $0.20 based on usage (16 times the usage rate).

Completed a “COPS” alert prevention message project by observing situations in the fab, identifying all transition steps and creating a message window as a reminder for the technicians to not OCR verify.

Initiated the foundation of the casting area, material flow/work area layout and starting support inventory.

Streamlined efficiency by continuously refining the initial MES flow and material flow in the computer system.

Created an SOP to support staff as a training guide for improving performance.

Ensured supply met demand by reviewing and setting up spare parts inventory min/max levels to prevent production interruptions.

Completed ISO 9001 Certification, ensuring all documentation was completed according to standards from document control, all revisions were fulfilled and all documents adhered to compliance with Cali Solar (now Silicor Materials). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Engineer/Project Manager, Clean Power Innovation, Santa Clara, CA 2014-2016

Interfaced with 2 vendors to inspect custom equipment builds progress for corrective action or continuous improvement to ensure optimal fulfillment.

Served as Field Service Engineer, striving to reduce current process costs between vendors by calibrating and qualifying equipment and conducting equipment/process qualification trials.

Reduced deliverable risks and errors by pre-qualifying pre-client shipped equipment to ensure compliance with client specification.

Optimized productivity by developing standard operating procedures (SOP) and equipment specification cards to support staff with improving workflow.

Strengthened traceability by aiding leadership with tracking client site project progress to generate reports and official documentation.

Supervised the construction of control rooms and support rooms for introduction of new processes that streamline efficiencies.

Inspected shipments for corrective action while supervising custom equipment installations.

Eliminated operational liabilities by verifying facilities were built to requirements to support equipment installations.

Monitored Si metal and equipment production while reporting findings to team for resolution or improvement.

Served as onsite representative for inspection of equipment and verification of the build to specifications. RICHARD A. PEDRO – PAGE 2

Stack Maintenance Technician (Aerotek Contractor), Bloom Energy, Sunnyvale, CA 2013-2014

Extended tool usage length and functionality by executing maintenance and troubleshooting on High Density Conditioning

(HDC) tools, a custom high temperature toolset (up to 1200C) used to condition fuel cells.

Streamlined workflow by removing and installing after-vendor HDC upgrades to the newest version.

Updated and converted sampling stands (PSP) to newest format to support new product generation.

Eliminated work site hazards and injuries by safety troubleshooting tools to maximize employee production.

Standardized electrical cabinet and ensured safety compliance by rewiring toolset.

Developed checklists to record steps taken for conversion.

Helped determine fault cause and troubleshooting direction by reviewing data logs. Associate Engineer/Engineering Technician/Senior Casting Technician, Silicor Materials (formerly Calisolar), Sunnyvale, CA 2009-2012

Created with engineering a floor response flow checklist (RFC) for adoption into the casting SOP.

Increased productivity from 5-6 ingots per week to 25 ingots per week by providing support to all production shifts.

Authored SOPs, project management SOPs, deviations, and quality alerts to support the entire cluster.

Sourced different suppliers for OEM replacement parts and established repair loops to rebuild parts with a focus on cost savings.

Transitioned key parts to a consignment system for ready availability.

Served as casting area tool owner of the GT solar furnaces, Nabertherm kiln, spray coating booth and coating gun, media blaster, and miscellaneous support equipment.

Extended usage by monitoring tool performance through the review of data logs and tool charts for identifying anomalies.

Delegated repairs to qualified technicians while training technicians on troubleshooting techniques, best practices and protocol for optimizing productivity.

Improved workflow by identifying area needs and recommending new equipment, including a gantry hoist for tool project management, miscellaneous hand tools, additional cooling tables, new battery boxes, and a crucible alignment jig to optimize floor productivity by shortening manpower time.

Trained directly with the vendor during the installation and conversion of the GTs to become the tool expert, the only team member certified to make the decision to recover from a major tool fault.

Adjusted tool temperature offset depending on ingot growth rates.

Leveraged extensive troubleshooting knowledge and utilized tool data logs to help determine root cause of tool faults and proper emergency response.

Helped develop criteria for SPC tool monitoring.

Provided 24-hour on-call tool support for tool faults and errors through resolution.

Served as certifier/trainer for the casting area, ensuring all technicians current with training needs.

Researched and developed a new mixing paddle for the Krautzberger coating system to improve the coating slurry process and reduce wasted material volume.

Determined the correct way to implement mixing paddle system into production. PREVIOUS WORK HISTORY:

Equipment Technician: Process and Operations, Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA, 2002-2009 Logistics Level 2 Team Lead, Target Corporation, San Jose, CA, 1991-2002 EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science, Electronics Engineering Technology, DeVry University ISO 9001 Certification, 2008

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