Patrick Dumas
Equipment Engineer
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LinkedIn • Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Analytical and detail-oriented equipment maintenance professional with progressive experience in evaluating, determining, and eliminating potential malfunctions to optimize machinery performance. Skilled in providing resource-saving solutions and minimizing maintenance expenses by implementing improved calibration methods. Track record of accommodating emerging technical needs and restructuring endpoint systems. Excellent in maintaining tool safety and designing viable test fixtures to bolster operational effectiveness and repeatability. Success in training and guiding junior technicians to plan and finalize complex projects. Committed to delivering high-quality and adhering to industry/regulatory standards. Refined communicator with exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, creative, and time management skills. Areas of Expertise
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
Troubleshooting & Solutions
Calibration & Testing
Team Building & Leadership
Training & Development
Process Improvement
Equipment Safety Procedures
Project Lifecycle Management
Quality Control & Assurance
Professional Experience
Infineon Technologies Temecula, CA
Equipment Engineer/Equipment Technician
Evaluate, identify, and eliminate potential malfunctions within equipment. Identify evolving needs and restructure endpoint system, while developing effective test fixtures. Establish and maintain tool safety measures during calibration process. Optimize operational effectiveness and repeatability by executing improved calibration methods. Ensure equipment maintenance and repairs as per quality standards. Conceptualize and design effective maintenance procedures by engaging with top-performing teams. Maximize overall machinery performance by executing corrective maintenance measures.
● Delivered resource-saving solutions and minimized costs of maintenance parts.
● Led, trained, and guided junior technicians for smooth functioning of maintenance procedures. Related Experience
Rockwell Automation/Conexant Systems, Inc., Newport Beach, CA Equipment Engineer
● Provided recommendations to equipment manufacturers on design modifications for Lam 9600 and Lam Rainbow toolsets.
● Interacted with vendors and technicians to develop and implement effective maintenance procedures for on-site support as well as for technician use.
US Navy, San Francisco, CA
Sonar Technician
● Utilized passive and active sonar searches to detect and locate suspected aggressors.
● Served as an Electronics Maintenance Technician for three years.
● Completed six years of active service, followed by 14 years in Reserves, including six months of deployment during Desert Storm.
NEC, Roseville, CA
Equipment Engineer
● Leveraged advanced skills of P5000 tool set during a fab expansion from 7k wafer starts to 40k wafer starts.
● Steered cross-functional team consisting of vendors, maintenance technicians, and operators to improve tool output and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA Technical Proficiencies: Helium Leak Detectors, Manometers & General Electronic Test Equipment