Manufacturing Engineer

Abdi Salehi

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PROFESSIONAL HIGH LIGHTS

Over 20 years of experience functioning in various manufacturing positions, contributing in high

volume and high performance manufacturing and multidisciplinary research and development

environment:

• Hands-on experience in the entire semiconductor manufacturing process implementing

successful continuous improvement plans.

• Project management expertise from specification development to design, vendor sourcing,

purchase order, installation, safety approval, and qualification.

• ISO 9k certified auditor and instructor with extended knowledge of ISO 13485 & 14000.

• Extensive data analysis, resulting in production improvement and on-time delivery.

• Demonstrated leadership and problem solving initiatives in optimum factory layout,

budgeting, cost reduction, process improvement, cycle time reduction, and planning.

• Vast experience in vendor relation and procurement.

• Managing exempt and non-exempt employees resulting in successful high performance

teams through effective production planning and communication.

• Expert in Microsoft programs such as Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project, and

Outlook.

• Good interpersonal skills, with ability to positively communicate, and resolve complicated

personnel and technical issues.

• Developing metrics to analyze quality, efficiency, and productivity issues as well as

implementation plans to meet scheduled production goals.

• Highly self-motivated with excellent organizational and problem solving skill.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Memphis State University, Memphis, TN

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Christian Brothers College, Memphis, TN

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NSTAR GLOBAL SERVICES, Santa Clara, CA January 2014-July 2014

Project Manager

Was responsible for mechanical aspects of tool installation, including design (CAD drawings) reviews,

construction trades coordination with cost and schedule constraints resulting in timely delivery within

committed budget.

Coordinated city and Fire Department inspection and permits requirements.

Contributed to the execution of facility upgrades, by resolving technical issues.

Resolved field issues to expedite resolution for on-time installation and qualification of semiconductor tools.

Managed construction services for factory readiness within planned schedule and cost.

Coordinated and resolved facility tool installation issues with tool owners.

Ensured contractors’ and vendors' compliance by utilizing specifications and mechanical drawings for

mechanical and plumbing (DI/PCW, HVAC) and process gases.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LABORATORY, Berkeley, CA 2011-2013

Mechanical Engineer

Managed projects of small to large size in scope, and assumed primary responsibility for

overall project success, by overseeing budget, design, purchasing, construction,

installation, qualification, and monthly production/activity planning.

Coordinated technical resources, including machine shop personnel for efficient

implementation of new projects.

Developed qualified vendor list and managed RFQs, bidding process and POs.

Maintained optimal workflow by process documentation; ensuring availability of

engineering support, materials procurements, infrastructure, and technical resources.

Participated in the magnet design process; worked with scientists to translate scientific needs into engineering

concepts and specifications, and to provide critical technical directions, in terms of feasibility, cost, schedule,

and planning.

Managed safety compliance by training, reporting injuries and near-misses, and

eliminating root causes; facilitated new tool requirements and vendor specifications.

Ensured contractors and trades workmanship are acceptable to LBNL’s standards.

SOLYNDRA INC., Fremont, CA 2010-2011

Manufacturing Engineer/Manufacturing Supervisor

Managed, forecasted, purchased, and installed consumables and equipment to start up a

new factory, and utilized SAP and Oracle systems from design stages to manufacturing

readiness which resulted in receiving distinguished awards from management.

As liaison between vendors and Solyndra employees, was responsible for reducing cost

of “parts clean” by $1.4M per year, and as project manager, demonstrated leadership in

tool installation and qualification.

Coordinated production and schedules, and managed personnel in two factories, including

training.

Analyzed, identified and implemented various potential scenarios for future capacity

planning, efficiency, and tool improvement; made recommendations accordingly.

Led productivity improvement sessions (Lean and Kaizen) and reduced expenses by

$300K per year in labor and material.

SPANSION LLC, Sunnyvale, CA 2007-2009

Industrial Engineer/Production Supervisor

Created capacity gap analysis in research and development of 300mm wafer fabrication,

and recommended corrective actions to reduce cost and improve cycle time.

Created roadmaps to reduce and recycle consumables resulting in $120K savings/year.

Recommended efficiency improvements resulting in capacity enhancement and $50M

cost avoidance.

Developed labor model analysis and recommended adequate resources with highest

productivity which resulted in elimination of constraint tools.

Monitored production and created a tool run rate, capacity validations, labor model and

improvement roadmaps that successfully increased productivity by 35%.

Created several engineering specifications and vendor/maintenance performance criteria.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

INTEL CORPORATION, Santa Clara, CA and Rio Rancho, NM 1994-2007

Manufacturing Supervisor/Safety and Qualify Coordinator/Manufacturing Engineer

Leader and individual contributor in starting four fully-automated facilities.

Utilized AutoCAD program in developing ultimate factory (equipment) layout.

Coordinated process tool installation, modifications and qualification.

Supported and enforced good manufacturing practices.

Established preventive maintenance plan and schedule in increasing productivity by 26%.

Developed labor model analysis and recommended adequate resources with highest

productivity resulting in elimination of constraint tools.

Promoted high quality team performance and productivity by improving technicians’

communication, documentation and troubleshooting skills.

Utilized Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing to increase reliability, manufacturability, and

improving productivity with reduced cost.

Reviewed and supported action plans and disposition of non-confirming materials.

Managed safety improvements in order to meet and exceed Cal OSHA and Intel’s safety

requirements.

Managed and guided technicians in multiple shifts and disciplines.

Communicated and resolved technical issues on off shift hours.

NATIONAL SEMICOUNDUCTOR, Sunnyvale, CA 1990-1994

Production Supervisor

XICOR INCORPORATION, Milpitas, CA 1987-1990

Manufacturing Technical Supervisor

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