JOSEPH M FERNANDO
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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WORK EXPERIENCE
OnSite Engineer(Contract)
Edwards Vacuum thru Insight Global
FAB11x Subfab, Rio Rancho, NM
10/2023 - Present
Responsible for all Edwards Vacuum equipment installation in sub fab.
Coordinate with Intel Tool Owners and Trades re the tool status from start of install to tool turn over to production.
Troubleshoot any tool errors .
Perform sustaining/ installation duties, working on Edwards pumps as needed.
Perform other duties as required by Manager.
Manufacturing Technician
Fab 11x
Intel Corp
Rio Rancho Blvd,
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
01/2019 - 09/16/2022
Responsible for the daily wafer output target is met and coordinate with Engineers & Equipment Techs as needed.
Troubleshoot any computer or tool errors.
Perform any Engineering Change Notice(ECN) and Design of experiments (DOE) as needed.
Perform ROC duties as required to process wafers from Dry & Wet Etch tools and Litho tools, according to Specs.
Perform other duties as required by Manager.
Equipment Technician (Contract)
Amazon Facility at Utah
01/2018 - 12/2018
Perform Trouble shooting and Preventive maintenance of all
Equipment at the Facility.
Coordinate with product Techs re production priority targets.
Perform other duties as required by my Manager.
Equipment Engineer (Contract)
AMTS @ IM Flash Technology
Lehi, Utah 84043
9/2017 - 12/31/17
Perform deinstallation of dry etch LAM & other Tools assigned for deinstall, according to spec by being safe and following the set schedule in coordination with Tool Owner, Vendors and trades.
Perform other duties as directed by Manager.
Manufacturing Technician (Contract)
Intel Corp Fab 32
4500 S Dobson Rd, Chandler, Az 85248
12/2016 - 6/2017
* Rebuild Planar Head parts, MID blocks and Pad Heads for AMAT Planar tools per spec.
* Perform other duties as required by Process Engineer.
Self Employed/ Supervisor
Private Business
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
10/2012 - Present
* Saladmaster Cookware Business as Distributor. In charge of training Account Executives.
* Atomy-USA Inc Distributor/Consultant on sale of all products.
Manufacturing Technician
Intel Corporation
4500 S Dobson Rd
Chandler, Az 85248
12/1992 - 09/2012
• Certified to perform maintenance, repair & operate on Novelus, AMAT Endura, Centura Platforms in Etch and Thin Films, in RTP, CDO, PECVD, HDP processes.
• ROC Technician responsible for remote operations CDO, CVD, and Litho Final Check Tools.
• Maintain high-volume output without compromising the safety of the site and co-workers and the quality of products;
• Collect and evaluate operating data on Metrological Tools (KLA, Tencor, Nanometer, Ellipsometer) to conduct on-line equipment adjustment and ensure process optimization;
• Use Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to analyze wafer defects, topography, composition and thickness. SEM analysis results aid the Process Engineer to improve the wafer process and solve particle issues;
• Create, maintain, and promote all quality systems and procedures in compliance to the company’s quality management system and ensure the quality of all manufactured components adhere to the set standard;
• Perform parts clean on utilizing Parts Clean Tracking System, as per spec
• On AMAT tools, perform scheduled preventive maintenance (certified CoHe & LOTO) as well as troubleshooting, utilizing spares, sustaining, and improving processes;
• Take ownership of troubleshooting non-standard events in production line and reviewing technological health and stability;
• Four times Seed Technician was sent to Oregon R&D Fab to study new Process Technologies then train Engineers & Technicians back in Fab home base on AMAT platforms;
• Work closely on engineering led projects for introduction of new product on the line;
• Respond to emergency situations as an ERT member by responding/resolving hazards in the area;
• Identifies and utilizes all resources required to meet the department objectives by coordinating and effectively communicating with all members of the team.
• Being proactive on leadership roles by assigning bay schedules, breaks, WIP allocation, preventive maintenance/repair scheduling, and peer training;
• Perform other duties as requested by Process Engineers and Group Leader.
Wafer Fab Engineer Technician & Trainer
Performance Semiconductor Corp.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
11/1988 - 11/1992
• Assist Process Engr in Diffusion, Implant, Thin Films, Litho and Etch to
Improve wafer process and meet the desired results. Provide the full training of
Fab Operators in all areas.
* Certified to train/operate Nikon Steppers, Varian Diffusion, Wet/Dry Etchers &
Metrological Tools like KLA, Tencor, Ellipsometer & Nanometer.
* Perform Design of Experiment (DOE) written by Process Engineer. Use SEM to inspect wafers defects.
• Supervise the collection and evaluation of SPC data and to conduct on-line equipment adjustment to ensure process optimization.
* Qualify, perform troubleshooting and required maintenance on tool sets.
• Perform other duties as required by Manager.
Wafer Fab Lead Operator
Monolithic Memories Inc. Santa Clara, CA 95054
05/1984 - 11/1988
* Certified to operate & maintain Perkins Elmer Aligner in Photolithography processes.
* Visual defect inspection using SEM microscopes.
* Conduct periodically qualification on tools, making sure that all measurements stay with specs.Trained other Technicians as required, per spec.
* Perform other duties as required by Supervisor.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
* Intel University
@ D2, Fab 12, D1D, Fab 22, Fab 32.
Various Technical Classes~300+ Hrs. In Semiconductor Processing,
Safety, Vacuum Technology, Quality and Production Mgt.,
Preventive Maintenance, Physics, Chemistry, Effective Meeting and Others.
* AMAT Semiconductor
Phoenix, Arizona
80 hrs. Classes in Preventive Maintenance (Daily thru Annual PMs)
* Novellus Semiconductor
San Jose, California
80 hrs. Classes in Preventive Maintenance (Daily thru Annual PMs)
* Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, CA
Certificate in Semiconductor Processing and Wafer Fab Techniques.
* Ateneo de Manila University in Metro Manila, Philippines
Undergraduate Degree in AB in General Studies.