George Aleman
Austin, TX ****7
Cell: 512-***-****
Home: 512-***-****
*************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Actively seeking a position as an Engineer, Senior Maintenance Tech or Manager that will fully utilize my acquired skills, abilities and knowledge with a company offering advancement opportunities.
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE
12/01/19 to Present
Westerwood Global (INTEL)--Contractor Chandler, AZ
Hitachi Dry Etch Maintenance Trainer
Responsible for training all the maintenance technicians on PM1 and PM2 on the Hitachi Dry Etch 300mm REX, HME, and ICE tools for Intel. Training also included teaching them safety, software, and basic theory.
6/11/18 to 5/30/19
Experis/Manpower (IBM)--Contractor Yorktown Heights, NY
Metrology Process Engineer
Responsible for wafer Analysis for all IBM engineers using Rigaku TXRF, SIMS, XPS, SEM, and AFM. Also responsible for training all engineers on these tools, as well as minor maint. on all hardware and software for these tools. Helped to develop the VPD process and recipe on the Rigaku TXRF tool. Also responsible for sample preparation, and characterizing results in the Microelectronics Research Laboratory.
9/23/17 to 5/21/18
Brooks Automation Austin, TX
Senior Field Service Engineer
Responsible for repairing all robots, sorters, and Foup washers from all semiconductor vendors. Also responsible for installs of new tools as well as training for the customers. Responsible for all software and hardware required in the field. Also responsible for developing procedures and documentation required for training.
10/26/15 to 9/1/17
Redwood Global (Applied Materials)--Contractor Austin, Texas
Field Service Technical Trainer
Responsible for training all the customer engineers and AMAT engineers on the maint., operation, and installation of the Centris Centura 300mm Etcher, Y15 300mm Etcher, Centura AP 300mm Etcher, and Sym3 300mm Etcher. Also helped out with installs of these tools when I am not training.
2/18/11 to 9/15
Intel Corporation Austin, Texas
Senior Engineering Technician
Acting Lead for the production floor in regards to meeting production runs and commitments. Responsible for all maint.and pm’s on the ATE Advantest T2000 Testers and AEM HDMT handlers. Responsible for training the rest of the maint.techs on the HDMT tools. Also responsible for creating new documentation on new KBM’s. Attend maint. and production global meetings with Singapore. Have written 2 A 3’s/ K- briefs. Responsible for 5S and 6S in the lab. Part of ISO. Responsible for daily log sheets for production runs/usage and maint. downtime/status. Responsible for any machine shop work that needs to be done in the lab. Responsible to practice Lean manufacturing values in the lab. Have taken classes on Kanban.
Senior Manufacturing Technician
Responsible for maintaining 40 Hitachi Dry Etch M9010 REX Platform tools. Duties include PM’s, Error Recoveries, Special Process Engineering runs, Upgrades on the tools, Maint. on the tools, Training of new Techs, etc.
5/13/07 to 2/18/11
Yokogawa Corporation Austin, Texas
Field Service Specialist II/Systems Technical Trainer/Inside Sales Proposals
Samsung Field Service Engineer for the ATE Memory Testers (MT6060, MT6121)
Ordered parts and did RMA’s for parts using SAP. Responsible for maintaining 53 ATE tool’s, which includes
troubleshooting on failures, installations of new tools and all ECO’s. Also responsible for working with Samsung Engineers to introduce new products to test. Responsible for implementing and maintaining a systematic approach to the proposal process that results in accurate technical proposals. Provide technical and applications sales support to customers. Provide leadership and direction for other inside sales team members by assisting with quotations, discounting, and customer service issues. Run monthly reports to check the status of pending proposals.
Responsible for the implementation and coordination of technical training courses to support YCA systems and products. Courses are to meet both internal and external needs. Develops course materials including handouts and other learning aides. Conducts technical training courses, both at YCA facilities and at customer-preferred sites.Provides feedback for modification of course material by analyzing course evaluations and other customer feedback to determine necessary changes. Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of assigned products. Interfaces with and supports other department’s functions as assigned by the Manager of Training. Prepares audio visual aids to support lecture material being presented. Modifies lecture handout materials to meet changes in product technology, or presentation approach, as assigned. Arranges for an appropriate environment for the presentation of material, including room management, audio visual projection equipment, handout materials, and lab equipment.
Responsible for providing uncompromising quality to all work processes in designated area of responsibility. Train engineers on how to configure the DCS system using PID blocks. Also show the engineers how to control the process using sequence tables, logic charts, and SEBOL. Responsible for training all customer and internal engineers on GC-1000 and FT-NIR, as well as Field Service for all of these formats.
6/06 to 5/13/07
Adecco (Applied Materials)--Contractor Austin, Texas
DSM Final Test Technician
Trained the Field Service Engineers and Applications Engineers on the theory, the full installation, repair, safety, process development, and recipe writing of the SEMVision G2/3. Responsible for the overall installation and testing of the HDP CVD Centura and Endura 300 MM tools. Duties include troubleshooting hardware and software issues prior to shipping tool to customer. Responsible for conducting Factory Acceptance Tests and obtaining sign-off prior to shipment. Also responsible for the final break down of the tool, wet cleans, and preparing the tool for shipment.
12/04 to 6/06
GEMETEC Austin, Texas
Field Service Engineer
Responsible for the overall installation, operation, process development, and maintenance of the WSPS (wafer surface preparation system) and Elymat systems which are used in combination with the analysis of AAS, ICP-MS, or TXRF. Duties include hardware and software upkeep on the tools; interfacing with customer upper management and engineers; training of customers on-site; creating documentation on procedures of how to run the tools; conducting Customer Acceptance Tests and obtaining sign-off; making calibration adjustments to the recipes and tool in order to maintain the process.
7/04 to 10/6/04
OESS CORPORATION (Division of Toshiba) Boise, Idaho & Austin, Texas
Field Service Engineering Manager
Responsible for managing three Field Service Engineers.Responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of two Toshiba E-beam mask writers (3500 and 4500) for Micron and Photronics. Duties include hardware and software upkeep on the tools; interfacing with customer upper management and engineers; training of customers on-site; creating documentation on procedures of how to run the tools; assisting during Customer Acceptance Tests; making calibration adjustments to the recipes and tool in order to maintain the process.
5/01 to 7/04
FEI COMPANY Austin, Texas
International Field Applications Engineer
Responsible for developing new processes and improve on the current processes. Provide application on-site Mask repair support for the customer. Recommend and advise on direction for potential applications consistent with customer requirements and technical feasibility. Develop and conduct customer training programs in applications either on-site at FEI or at customer facility. Aid specification of software and hardware development or modification as necessary to implement applications. Trained customer engineers and technicians on how to operate and calibrate the Accura 800 and 850 Mask repair tool. Responsible for completing signoff of the Customer Acceptance Tests. Initiated the creation of the PM schedule for customers and helped provide useful technical notes to the customer. Performed minor maintenance at the field service level.Responsible for creating procedures on how to calibrate the Accura 800 and 850. Interfaced with the customer and the field service group on what calibrations should be performed on a daily basis in order to improve system reliability. Responsible for creating documentation on how to run the tool more effectively and efficiently. Responsible for qualifying new material with the process we have on the tool.
6/99 to 5/01
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES (AMD) Austin, Texas
PROCESS CHARACTERIZATION ANALYTICAL LAB (PCAL)
Materials Technician
Responsible for operating Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) and Focus Ion Beam (FIB) tools.
Responsible for sample preparations, writing technical reports, analyzing data and discussing results with
engineers, calibrations on several tools, knowing the process in all technologies, safety in the lab and minor
PM's on tools.
6/98 to 6/99
FAB 25 ETCH DEPARTMENT
Wafer Fab Technician
Worked on Spec changes and ISO 9000.
Would troubleshoot the ETM's on the Joel
Directed work activities to meet production schedules and to maximize utilization of tools.
9/95 to 6/98
FAB 15 IMPLANT/ THIN FILMS
Wafer Fab Technician
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment within the Implant & Thin Films area.
Three "Spotlight" Award for "Quick" turn around on Anelva Shield Change.
Selected to the Etch/CVD/Implant/Metals/Nova TPM/Cross Training Team, and Team Development Committee.
Worked closely with SPC charts to improve processes in Implant, CVD, Etch, and Metals.
Made recipe changes and process changes as needed.
8/94 to 8/95
Implant Area Operator
Promoted after a year to Quartz ware Technician
Selected to train operators on the various machines
19921995
SOUTHWEST SECURITY AT SOUTHPARK MEADOW Austin, Texas
Supervisor
Supervised 15 employees. Did employee performance evaluations. Responsible for hiring, training and
safety of new employees.
1988 to 1992
CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR Round Rock, Texas
Junior Maintenance Technician/Process Controller
Hired as an Operator in the Thin Films Area.Promoted to Junior Maintenance Technician in August 1988.
Responsible for the maintenance (including cleaning and changing) and repair of all diffusion furnaces.
Worked on other equipment such as Etchers, Implanters, Acid Hoods, ASMs, etc.
Selected to the Emergency Response Team
Responsible for control of Hazard Materials and Chemicals for all areas
Given the responsibility to train area personnel on Statistical Process (SPC) procedures,
on the repair of furnaces, the Bulk Disposal System, and operation of various machines.
1984 to 1988
MOTOROLA Austin, Texas
Quartzware Technician
Hired in 1984 as an Operator in the Implant Area. Shortly afterwards, promoted to a Quartzware
Technician. Responsible for the maintenance and repair of fiftysix quartz furnaces. Cleaned and
maintained Quartzware in all areas of the Wafer Fab and performed minor PM's on other equipment.
EDUCATION
Undergraduate studies toward a Bachelor of Material Science
Major: Material Science, A.C.C., Austin, Texas 2002
A.A.S, Major: Commercial Business Management, A.C.C., Austin, Texas 1995.
David Crockett High School, Austin, Texas, diploma
COMPANY TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION
Metallization & Implant Process Modules; Team Skills; Kasper, Anelva and Varian
Equipment Specific classes; SPC, VAX, and Hazcom I & 11; Total Productive Management class;
Workstream, Unix. SPC classes, CPR, SPC, and ERT classes; Fire Training; Chemical Handling;
Constraint Tools. DOS, Excel, C++, Word, Power Point, SAP.
HONORS/ACCOLADES
High School Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (A.C.C.)
President's Honor Roll (straight A's two semesters)
National Dean's List two years. Cumulative GPA 3.75
SKILLS
Qualify/PM/operate Novellus, Applied 5000, SOG, Varian 3280/3290 Sputters, Nova 1080/3206/Kasper 6200 Implanter, AG RTPs. Bruce ASM's; TEL Hoods, Laser Aligner/Scribe, Tube Etchers, Thermo & Bruce Furnaces, Tegal, Prometrix, and Heat Pulses, Acid Bulk Dispense System, Bead Blaster, CD Tools, Leica,Tencor, Jeol 6340; FEI XL30, XL50, XL830. Repair capability for the majority of above.
References are available upon request