Nester Kouam
Nester Kouam
(U.S. Citizen)
336-***-**** *******@******.****.*** ***********@*****.*** EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering Dec. 2018
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, Greensboro, NC (3.71/4.0) Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering & Applied Mathematics North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, Greensboro, NC (3.30/4.0) Six sigma-Green Belt Certification (2018)
LPI Linux Essentials Certification March 2021
SOFTWARE SKILLS
SPC Chart, SQL, DART, JUMP, Klarity-ACE, MATLAB, & Minitab, Linux, Python EXPERIENCE
Process Engineer at DPS Advanced Technology, Oregon June 2021 Present
Troubleshooting process shifts
Optimizing equipment to match process performance across tools and maximize output.
Qualifying new equipment, new raw materials, and new consumable parts
Developing and monitoring process and equipment measurements to improve quality.
Root cause investigation of discrepant material and implementation of yield improvement programs
Developing improvements to manufacturing processes and modifications to production process flows to improve yield, quality, cost, and cycle time.
Analyzing cycle time and equipment overall operational efficiency
Writing operating procedures and specifications
Partnering with manufacturing operations to continuously improve factory performance. Process Engineer & Equipment Owner (Endura) at Intel Corporation AZ jan2019- June 2021
Sustaining and monitoring copper & tantalum deposition thin film in various stages of wafer processing
Performed preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on CSB equipment.
Utilize engineering capabilities, MBPS to support projects and drive innovative solutions.
Proficient in root cause analysis and failure identification.
Proficient of Analyze technique such as SEM, EDX images to point out the type of defect in the tool.
Provided clear direction to MTs on tools issues through written and verbal communication.
Proficient on SPC points and their meaning to qualify the equipment.
Ensure concise pass down is given & received during module meeting.
Proficient with data analysis tools and statistics (SPC chart, Klarity, DART and JMP) to monitor and mitigate stationary and inline defects on my tool.
Work great with team to drive BIC performance for quality indicators such as EDI.
Always in control on my tool’s status: why is this tool down, is there any game plan, what is the next step?
Primary field point of contact for trade contractors for Sort- Lab tools issues.
Review design packages, identify possible issues and ensure design is constructible.
Ensure that Safety solutions are put in place for high-risk tasks.
Schedule and Manage all Factory Impacts needed to support Tool Install
Coordinate move in /move out of tools.
Participate in QA/QC meetings as required.
Coordinate individual and interrelated trade contractor work. Nester Kouam
System Administrator Linux Certification at Phoenix Computer Academy Nov 2020 – May 2021
ability to perform maintenance tasks on the command line.
install and configure a computer running Linux and configure basic networking.
Creating Users, Group and Managing files permissions and Ownership.
Searching and Extracting Data from Files and Directories using Linux Command U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory US (USAFRL/711HPW) Dayton, Ohio June - Aug. 2018 Summer Intern
Estimated Potential Pilot IPA Exposures during Flight by using dose exhaled.
Performed Dose Reconstruction of Pilot IPA Exposure by using M-file in ACSL.
Skilled in using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Models in predicting absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of natural chemical substances in humans. Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, Greensboro Jan. 2017- May 2017 Research Assistant
Advanced the realization of practical MoS2 devices which can either substitute or complement graphene based electronic devices.
Applied vapor phase synthesis and doping of monolayer MoS2(Molybdenum disulfide)
Cleanroom work experience
Worked with team that assembled, installed, and managed furnace in cleanroom and lab. Industrial Risk Management Trainee (Boot Camp) February 2018
Skilled in identification, sourcing, measurement, evaluation, mitigation, and monitoring industrial risk.