ANDREW “ANDY” HERIAN

CURRENT LOCATION: Canton, MI 48188

734-***-****

adx2o7@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

●I am a professional Equipment, Process and Design Engineer with 10+ years of working experience in CVD, Sputtering, PVD and ALD systems.

●Experienced Optical Coatings/Process Engineer with a demonstrated history of working with CVD and PVD Technologies.

oNew large area coater installs (Buhler), new process design and implementation.

●Highly skilled in management, thin film design (Optilayer, FilmStar), vacuum technology and the building/maintenance of vacuum deposition systems.

●Cleanroom experience exceeding 10 Years.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science: Physics/Chemistry/English--University of Wisconsin-Madison

PUBLICATIONS:

●“Augmented Diamond Coatings for Tools”, RD100 Magazine, June 1st 2013,

ohttp://www.rdmag.com/award-winners/2013/08/augmented-diamond-coatings-tools

●“Predictive Modeling of SiO2 Film Thickness on Aluminum”, Spectroscopy Magazine”, Sept. 1st 2016

ohttp://www.spectroscopyonline.com/predictive-modeling-sio2-film-thickness-aluminum

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

AGP eGlass

Sr. R&D Engineer (AS OF 4/21/23)

1.Start-up/Large area sputtering coater installation and validation

2.Process Design for high end auto glass thin film coatings

3.Product Design for high end auto glass thin film coatings (optilayer)

4.Management of operators

5.Troubleshooting of process and design flaws.

6.Deadline oriented: Product production within the face of supply chain issues without fail.

7.Industry knowledge: I worked with many manufacturers and suppliers of glass and coating materials across the globe.

8.Design Insight: Protected Low-E AR, Higher Performance Low-E AR, Polarizers for holographic display, “Touch” coatings using NiCr, etc.

Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Sr. Equipment Engineer (CVD Ops) June 2021—April 2022

9.Develop and manage KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) across a fleet of AMAT and LAM CVD Tools

10.Lead the particle reduction team last month as part an overall cost savings of 10.2 million dollars plant-wide

11.Use statistical analysis software to pareto failure points and trends over time

oLead the effort to correct repeat offenders with a team of highly skilled technicians

12.Remote control toolsets to trouble shoot specific mechanical/gas partitions

13.Author and maintain SOPs for PMs, BMs and other mechanical scenarios

14.Help lead the effort to reduce “stop-loss” (down-time) across the fleet.

15.Analyze failure-based metrics and compare them across the fleet to expedite repairs/upgrades

16.Assist in new tool set-up (install and enable global parameters, set-up automation)

17.Assist technicians in the Fab when issues beyond their scope arise.

18.On-Call at all times to assist in troubleshooting situations.

Vishay Electro-Films Engineer May 2020 – June 2021

Sr. Equipment

●Oversee the maintenance and continual improvement of all sputtering and metal deposition instrumentation.

●Direct capital acquisitions of new equipment—3 new sputter tools have been purchased and accepted in-factory during my tenure.

●Work directly with Process Engineering to develop novel processes for new products.

●Manage facilities and maintenance staff and responsible for new hires.

Materion Corporation Aug 2019 – May 2020

Sr. Product Engineer

●Use Filmstar to design long-pass, short-pass, wide-band/narrow-band and AR coatings for use on IR substrates (Ge/Si/Quartz/ZnSe etc.)

●Develop and maintain processes in LWIR and MWIR vacuum chambers.

●Responsible for directing the maintenance and upgrades of multiple E-beam, Thermal, Sputtering, PECVD and IAD chambers.

●Front-Facing customer interactions purposed to generate working relationships on a multitude of IR coating projects.

●Work as the first and last asset utilized between initial customer interactions, product design and release to production on multiple projects.

●Assist in leading the PECVD DLC production team, specifically on Ge, Si and Chalcogenides (As40Se60 etc.).

●Work closely with process engineers to streamline new products into production.

●Responsible for “signing-off” on projects submitted by junior and staff level engineers.

MKS/Newport Mar 2019 – Aug 2019

Thin Film Coating and Production Engineer

●Design precision optical filters using Filmstar, TFCalc and Optilayer software’s for use in medical, aerospace and defense industries.

●Provide direct quotations to customers based on their coating requirements.

●Assist in capital projects.

●Assist in overseeing 24 vacuum chambers and 10 technicians:

●E-beam, sputtering, thermal and hybrid chambers

●Perform document control (SOP, Work orders, DCRs etc.) tasks as required.

●Assume a leadership position when troubleshooting: Post-Mortem coating issues, chamber issues (optical monitor, hazy coatings, deficient pumping speeds etc.)

●Lead the effort to establish an automated clean line process

●Re-engineer outdated/inefficient processes

IPG Photonics Dec 2017 – Feb 2019

Optical Coatings and Production Engineer

●Oversee a team of six operators in day-to-day production of optical coatings for laser fibers and diodes

●Develop novel coatings for optical fibers and diodes

●Notably: A new, more resilient, repeatable and error resistant AR coating for optical fibers that has been adopted into production.

●Use IAD (gridded sources) with E-beam technology (VPT) and Magnetron Sputtering (VPT Argus 58) to develop a range of thin film coatings for the laser industry.

●Responsible for submitting weekly and month reports to management, including VP, which address yield, highlights and issues with respect to the facet coating group.

●Retain 100% culpability for all product that passes through the Optical Coatings group

Pike Technologies Oct 2013 – Nov 2017

Sr. Thin Film/Equipment Engineer

●Personally develop, and execute all procedures with respect to maintenance and consistency of instrumentation:

●(Electron Beam Systems, Ion Beam Systems, Resistance PVD Systems)

●Coating Library includes: IR Anti-Reflective coatings, UV-Vis Anti-Reflective coatings, IR/UV-Vis High Reflectors, Protective Dielectric coatings, UV-Vis/NIR/IR Bandpass Filters, Etc.

●In-house equipment: BJD 1800 E-Beam and Thermal Evaporation Chamber. 40” Box Coater equipped with 4 pocket 40CC Tele mark gun (TT-6 Power supply and Tele mark 861 controller—manually operated) and Mark II Ion source.

●Oversee all operations within the division: Develop all processes and procedures pertaining to application specific parameters using customer-initiated requirements. Work directly with customers to ensure all aspects of an application are thoroughly documented and translated into functional work-orders and prints.

● Travel as needed to purchase vacuum coating equipment; oversee all purchases of materials and miscellaneous instrumentation as pertaining to the Thin Film Division.

●Conduct all research, development and formulation for coating procedures for individual product lines—Research market supply and demand with aim set at development of an entire catalogue of stock coatings available to the public.

●Build and maintain profession relationships within the industry to ensure consistency within advancements in technology. Provide professional and educated leadership to build the Thin Film Division into a high value arm of the company.

NCD Technologies Sep 2012 – Oct 2013

Research and Development Technician

●Director of Quality Development

●Thin Film (NCD, DLC, DLN) Wafer Technician

●Assist in developing new techniques/processes for HFCVD (hot filament chemical vapor deposition) using proper design control methodology and stored in DHF.

●NCD coat MEMS for Medical Devices, follow QMS protocols and infrastructure, and develop training exercises.

●Responsible for writing and submitting all grant applications and interim reports by relevant deadlines.

●Author all quality and safety-based SOPs.

●Thin Film Deposition Technician and Researcher.

●Manage outside/inside lab projects.

●Monitor and note all vacuum reactor activities.

●Design and/or construct new components to be used within the lab with little lead time.

●Maintain a working schedule with respect to project management and production.

●Research HFCVD techniques and materials to broaden understanding.

●Make additions/alterations to LabVIEW program when needed.

●Rewire electrical components to better fit our needs.

●Achieve a significant improvement in product quality and reduced cycle time.

●Analyze data and identify trends associated with laboratory and proficiency testing.

●Analyze failed components to determine reasons for imperfections and record results.

●Assist in designing supplier quality procedures.

●Attended training courses to reinforce quality control procedures.

●Collect and analyzed quality control data.

●Control in-house calibration program.

●Design and implement a new quality testing strategy.

Environmental Chemistry Consulting Service (Special Assignment, completed during tenure at Spartech)

Field Chemist

●Field work involving chemical analysis of soil samples via GC Mass Spec and HPLC.

●Observe and record results of TNT, DNT and TNX (trinitrotoluene, trinitrotoluene and trinitroxylene) levels in soil.

●Other duties that may present themselves during a field operation.

●Design chemical hood structure and functionality

●Determine progressive quality control procedures and design protocols to eliminate/reduce contamination.

Spartech Jun 2012 – Sep 2012

Quality Assurance Technician

●Develop a microbiological testing system per SQF/AIB/ISO 9001 regulations {Listeria, E. Coli/Coliform, Salmonella, Residual Bacteria and Standard Plate Counts (aerobic bacteria)} for both product and environmental testing.

●Calibrate and program all equipment used for quality purposes

●Use of Konica Minolta Spectrophotometer to inspect incoming “regrind” plastics materials for color efficacy.

●Use Nikon ECLIPSE LV100 Microscope in conjunction with NIS-Elements software to measure EVOH layers in plastic products designated for food use.

●Conduct inspections, grading, troubleshooting, and final product inspections.

Milk Specialties Global Sep 2011 – May 2012

Quality Assurance Specialist

●Perform micro-testing on powder and filtration samples of whey protein: (SPC, Staph, Coliform/E.coli, Yeast and Mold), Protein Concentration via LECO, Moisture %, Scorched Particles, Mojonnier fat concentrations, etc.

●wet and dry chemical analyses on milk product samples; calibrating equipment; making, measuring and sterilizing media per standard operating procedures; data entry; routine micro analysis per SOPs; troubleshooting to assure lab quality; operate, clean and maintain equipment.

●Perform environmental testing (Micro Plating) per SQF regulations.

●Alternative assigned projects as well as R&D.

●Ensure proper GMP/GLP and HACCP guidelines are followed by both production and lab personnel.

●Inspected all incoming and outgoing product for quality.

University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine Mar 2006 – Aug 2010

Pharmacy Assistant

●Compound drugs (lactose powder base).

●Order Stock for Pharmacy and Hospital Supply.

Solutions and Media/Research Specialist in Oncology Lab

Manage and Supervise Laboratory

●Chemical Handling and Synthesis (buffers, solutions etc.)

●Chemical Techniques (Titrations, PCR, Gene Expression, HPLC etc.)

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