Bret Stauffer
**** *** *** *****, ****** Mound, TX 75028
804-***-**** / **********@***.***
Process/Equipment/Manufacturing/Engineer/Manager
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A driven, dedicated Engineering Professional with extensive experience and
expertise in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Reputation for
analytical reasoning and problem solving skills, experience with multiple
manufacturing toolsets, and the ability to train and mentor technicians and
engineers in technologies, processes, and for career development.
Key Strengths:
Analytical Skills ( Manufacturing Engineering ( Operations ( Project
Management ( Leadership Skills ( Presentation Skills
Planning/Coordinating ( Presentation Skills ( Problem Solving ( Verbal
Communication ( Interpersonal Skills ( Self-Starter
Quality Control ( Recruiting/Staffing ( Training/Development (
Coaching/Mentoring ( Process Engineering ( Data Analysis
Equipment Engineering (Product Development Engineering ( Technical Lead (
SQL ( Microsoft Office ( IEEE Member ( VB
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Atotech - Field Service Engineer 2013-2014
. Field Service Engineer supporting a SPEC electroplating tool.
Nstar Global Services - Field Service Engineer 2013
. Two month contract in Hsinchu, Taiwan
. De-installed tools at Powerchip Semiconductor
Nstar Global Services -Field Service Engineer 2011
. Two month contract in Sunnyvale, CA de-installing a Tel 303i furnace
in a Spansion Fab
Oklahoma State University - Academic Lab Manager 2009-2011
. Collaborated with Purchasing Department to manage vendors and
contractors for pricing, configuration of needed tools, tool
deliveries, and installations in addition to overseeing completion of
lab with building contractors
. Researched and analyzed business practices of other academic fabs,
creating a business plan
. Handled hazardous gases, liquids, and materials and coordinated safety
training for graduate students
. Maintained support equipment such as gas cabinets, abatement
scrubbers, and Edwards Atlas burnbox
EPV Solar - Product Development Engineer 2008
. Conducted numerous product studies including study on Production Line
for Cp/Cpk of cell dimensions post flat-glass beveling operation,
failure strength of PV unit boot adhesive to understand the failure
strength, and temperature response of Insulate Glass Unit under solar
radiation
. Researched and implemented procedures for proper testing of Skylight
Unit to meet building codes resulting in Commercial Certification
. Designed, programmed, and implemented department database utilizing VB
code for the Userform, and SQL for queries for data extraction
Kokusai - Customer Service Engineer
2006-2007
. Supported Customer Quixace Zestone 3 LPCVD Diffusion furnaces and
ALDINNA Atomic Layer Deposition furnaces working with vacuum systems,
pneumatics, electrical components utilizing PLC to properly control
Diffusion Furnace
Infineon Technologies - Diffusion Furnace Process Engineer
2001-2005
. Qualified new Tel303i Oxidation furnaces in factory startup utilizing
MS Project for project planning
. Reviewed, recommended tool purchases in addition to creating,
modifying, and improving Diffusion process recipes, troubleshooting
equipment, and setting up/maintaining SPC control charts on Diffusion
Furnaces
. Implemented Fault Detection Control methods to detect changes in tool
performance, protecting product from premature furnace failure
. Improved operator knowledge of diffusion by teaching a Diffusion
process overview Class in addition to mentoring technicians
Intel Corporation - Diffusion Furnace Technician
1994-2001
. Scheduled and performed maintenance on Kokusai Vertron 3 Furnaces
(Atmospheric and LPCVD), TMX 10K furnaces (Atmospheric), and
preventative maintenance on Diffusion Furnaces
. Planned production schedule on manufacturing tools as per Theory of
Constraints Manufacturing Strategy
. Performed metrology using Thermowave Optiprobe, Tencor Surfscan 4500
and 6200, Semitest SCA 2500, Rudolph FE3 ellipsometer, CV plots with
the HP CV plotter
EDUCATION
Oregon Graduate Institute MS in
Electrical Engineering
Oklahoma State University BS in
Electrical EngineeringTechnology