Richard Clift
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Process Equipment Engineer
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SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING _ ELECTRO-MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
18 years experience with multi-disciplined high technology Research and
manufacturing facilities installing, servicing, and repairing complex
mechanical and electronic industrial, scientific measurement, and control
devices. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical
systems and subsystems down to the component level. Proven track record
for resolving complex technical issues in a timely manner utilizing cost
constraints. Thrives in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented atmosphere;
able to resolve issues alone or in cross-functional team environments.
Proactively identifies trends and problem areas, continually recognized
and awarded for outstanding performance. Proficient in MS-DOS, Windows and
UNIX Operating Systems.
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RELEVANT SKILLS
_ Electrical Test Equipment _ Analog Circuits _ DC Servo Motors
_ Amplifiers _ Power Supplies _ Digital Circuits
_ Oscilloscopes _ Beam Physics _ High Voltage AC/DC
_ Logic Probes _ Stepping Motors _ Chemistry
_ High Voltage RF _ Robotics _ Mechanics
_ UH Vacuum Technology _ Industrial Ctrls _ Cryogenic Refrigeration
_ Optical Encoders _ Gear Boxes _ Electro Mechanical
Ctrls
_ Industrial Refrigeration _ Pneumatics _ Hydraulics
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EDUCATION
DeVry Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology
Phoenix, Arizona
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Arizona State University
March 1999 - July 2009
Tempe, Arizona
Process Equipment Engineer
. Promoted from Associate to full Engineer for continuously exceeding
expectations while managing multiple projects and equipment repairs
. Recognized for inventive designed modifications and upgrades to
equipment and facilities to bring performance above historical levels
while minimizing costs by refurbishing existing components, and
creative use of existing components
. Recognized for troubleshooting and repair of complex mechanical
systems where no manufacturer support available, and for
troubleshooting electrical systems to component level without
schematics
. Installed and tested gas and chemical systems used in device
fabrication
. Performed installation, configuration, and operation of complex
computer and PLC controlled equipment
. Installation, maintenance, and repair of Building Life Safety systems
. Installation, maintenance, and repair of Cleanroom and Lab gas
delivery systems
. Installation, maintenance, and repair of Building RODI water delivery
system and 10,000 gal. Storage tank
. Performed training for Staff and Academic personnel for Cleanroom
equipment and Labs
Intel
September 1990 - September 1998
Chandler, Arizona
Senior Engineering Technician
. Promoted to Senior Engineering Technician for outstanding
troubleshooting abilities which overcame several long term equipment
failures and increasing factory performance
. Machine upgrade design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of eight
machine groups in two manufacturing facilities
. Responsible for machine performance tracking, and identification of
defects and related process failures
. Received several awards for troubleshooting skills by repairing
mechanical and electrical systems to component level
. Wrote maintenance and PM specifications for six manufacturing
equipment sets
. Technical Enhancement Training and mentoring technicians and operators
for Ranking and Rating evaluation