Engineer Process

Elizabeth S. Spencer

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Process engineer with 10 years of manufacturing experience. Extensive

knowledge of process improvements, cycle time and cost reductions, and

statistical process control. Self-motivated and results-oriented with

excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education

Texas Tech University

Masters of Business Administration - December 2008 - GPA 4.00

Louisiana Tech University

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering - May 2000 - GPA 3.76

Professional Experience

8/2005 - Present X-Fab Texas Inc, Lubbock, Texas

Process Wafer Fabrication Engineer

Significant Accomplishments:

. Converted post metal etch clean from solvent chemistry to dilute acid

chemistry for a cost savings of $135,000.

. Implemented in-situ wafer clean on metal etch tools to minimize

chamber buildup and increase time between chamber maintenance by 100%.

. Qualified six new equipment installations.

Responsibilities:

. Manage the performance and technical development of an engineering

technician

. Participate on Statistical Process Control Team, Process Yield

Improvement Team, and Information Technology Team (for tool

automation)

. Participate in numerous customer and ISO certification audits

. Optimize oxide etch processes across different generations of toolsets

. Develop and implement more effective methods for process and equipment

monitoring

. Improve cycle time by eliminating unnecessary process steps

. Simplify procedures to minimize opportunities for error

. Standardize procedures across the etch area to simplify manufacturing

procedures

. Communicate effectively between engineering and manufacturing groups

working 4 compressed workweek shifts to develop best practices,

implement changes, and continuously improve

. Maintain a safe working environment

. Improve process yield

6/2000 - 7/2005 Texas Instruments Inc, Sherman, Texas

Process and Equipment Wafer Fabrication Engineer

Significant Accomplishment:

. Product Transfer Team Representative (5/2001 - 10/2003): Initiated

and completed the transfer of two new product families from another

Texas Instruments wafer fabrication facility. Responsibilities

included: coordinating the distribution of accurate information to

the appropriate engineers from both facilities, processing and

inspecting qualification material, re-engineering a design flaw in

the product, and installing equipment to support additional capacity

and achieve new capabilities. Follow-up work included: process yield

improvements and process optimization for cost savings and

standardization.

Responsibilities:

. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of 28 semiconductor

manufacturing tools which included all associated processes and

support equipment such as temperature control units, vacuum pumps, and

gas delivery systems.

. Managed the performance and technical development of six engineering

technicians. This included scheduling to meet staffing needs and

ensuring compliance to all technical and safety training requirements.

. Maximized equipment uptime by minimizing unscheduled downtime and

efficiently completing scheduled maintenance

. Communicated effectively between engineering and manufacturing groups

. Simplified procedures to minimize opportunities for error

. Improved cycle time by various means including eliminating unnecessary

process steps

. Improved process yield; Reduced costs; Optimized processes; Minimized

environmental impact of manufacturing operations; Maintained a safe

working environment

6/1997 - 5/2000 Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana

Chemical Engineering Department Office Assistant

9/1998 - 11/1998 Georgia Pacific Paper Mill, Crossett, Arkansas

3/1999 - 5/1999 Cooperative Education/Internship

Professional Awards and Training

Engineering Intern (EIT/FOE), Louisiana Professional Engineering & Land

Surveying Board, 2000

Technical Excellence Award, Texas Instruments, 2002

Elected Technical Staff Member, Texas Instruments, 2003

Completed over 100 hours of technical training courses including: Design of

Experiments, Statistical Process Control (Six Sigma), Failure Modes and

Effects Analysis (ISO/TS16949), Internal Quality Auditor (ISO/TS16949), and

Tool Interdiction

Completed over 100 hours of management training courses including:

Performance Management, Communication Effectiveness, Diversity, Sexual

Harassment, Reducing Legal Exposure, and Preventing Workplace Violence.

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