Summary of Qualifications

A skilled result-oriented Engineering Hardware Technician with more a successful track record of providing systems maintenance, repairs and installation of Capitol Equipment at a variety of semiconductor companies for more than 15 years. Core skills and experiences include:

•Project leadership and guidance in identifying and resolving manufacturing systems problems

•Experience working on cross-functional global wafer technology maintenance teams to achieve corporate goals and objectives

•Excellent verbal and written communications skills

•Skilled on the operation and use of Zon/Avatar Chambers, Electro-Static-Chuck and Gas Shower Head retrofits

•Familiar with the repair and servicing of High-Vacuum Systems such as Baratron, Turbo-pumps, Cryo pumps, Signal Interface DI/DO, Pneumatic valves and controllers

•Skilled at working with Sub Fab equipment, ENI Generators, Edwards dry pumps and Chiller systems

•Many years of experience working with a variety of lab tools. These tools include Revise/FEI Laser Chemical Etchers, CNC Bench Mark/Allied polishers and GSI plasma PECVD thin film coaters.

Experience

Akima, Livermore, CA, – Jun 2014 - Present - Engineering Technician/Cryogenics Operator

Performed operation, maintenance, and fault analysis on complex cryogenic, vacuum, x-ray, and pressurized gas systems.

Remotely operated a variety of systems and equipment using latest computer control systems

Presented project leaders with critical data reports for analysis and process improvements

Ensured written, operational and safety procedures were followed in the course of completing job assignments

Performed assignments in accordance with ESH&Q, Security and business practice requirements and policies

When required, worked in Beryllium contaminated areas using a respirator.

Skilled in working with and disposing of hazardous materials.

Applied Materials, Santa Clara, CA, June 2012 – 04-2014 - Engineering Hardware Technician

Die Electric group: Centura Enabler (E5).Trained on Chamber installation (Zon) and ESC (Electro-Static-Chuck) and Gas shower head retro-fits. Other function includes assist Design Engineers on hardware upgrades as well as performing start ups for new chamber retro-fits. Assist GPS with malfunctions with Electro static chucks out in the field.

Well diverse in area’s of repairing and servicing Hi-Vac Sys. (Mfc, Baratrons, Turbo-pumps, Cryo pumps, signal interface DI/DO,Pneumatic valves/controller as well as Sub fab equipment ENI Generators Edwards dry pumps and Chiller system. Currently on Assignment with Adecco Temp contract

Microsemi, Santa Clara, CA, February 2007 - May 2011 - Equipment Maintenance Tech IV

Responsibilities included Wafer Fab and Fab Facilities maintenance which included preventive maintenance and repairs

Retrofitting manufacturing clean room tools, Service Cryo system and CVD P5000 (Applied Materials) to perform system leak checks. Other responsibilities included tracking equipment uptime, and ordering all Fab consumables items such as compress gases, acid and solvent chemical usage reports

Managed preventive, mechanical and electronic troubleshooting, as well as corrective maintenance on process equipment, pumps, chillers, exhaust scrubbers, and pneumatic tools.

Responsible for managing the following Facilities Systems: RO System, DI water filter (resin) Column change over, monitor and calibrate flume scrubber service and repairs, Acid Waste Neutralization (3 phase), House Vacuum pumps, Air Compressor, Air Handler preventive maintenance schedules

Maintain vendor relationships with Air Systems, Skasol, and Air Liquid

Coordinate review activities with inspectors from the cities of San Jose and Sunnyvale Water Works

Bloom Energy, Mt. View, CA, July 2006 - February 2007 - Senior Line Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities included setting up a German made Fuel Con high temperature test stand. The Hydrogen fuel cell equipment contains many of the same components used in Semiconductor equipment such as Siemens PLC, Gas panels, and Mass Flow Controllers Solenoid valves. Electrical cabinets, Custom Software, (900’c) high temperature furnace.

Resolved mechanical electrical equipment issues, which on occasion required spot welding gas lines.

Intel, Santa Clara, CA, July 2004 - July 2005 - Sample Prep Technician

Supported Circuit Design Engineers in Debug Group. Duties involved CNC thinning of Silicon processors, Laser Chemical Etching 600 x 600 (sq.um) into silicon for speed path circuit edits.

Shibatec, Santa Clara, CA, February 2000 - June 2004 - Senior Field Service Engineer

Responsible for installing of back-end manufacturing equipment used in handling

Packaged IC’s and providing on site customer service and training. This was the primary product line for the TFC-1000 Flip chip bonder, TMS-40 Laser Markers, and FLD 1680 Die bonders

Performed Q.C. source inspection in Japan on all products prior to customer delivery

Collaborated with Japanese Engineers to resolve a variety of hardware and software related issues.

Certification and Training

Delta College First year Cisco system network program

Amat P5000 Customer Service Training Institute

Micro Automation Training course 1006/1100 Die Saws

San Jose State University

Evergreen & Mission College Technical Courses

Certificate, Microwave Training Institute, Mountain View, CA

References: Available upon request

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