Electrical Engineering Manufacturing Operations

Abutaher M. Nasiruddin

**** ********* *****, *** ****, CA 95135

408-***-**** ******************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: Manufacturing Test & Production Engineer

SUMMARY: Accomplished Engineering and Technical Professional with over 15 years of diverse experience in the industry including 5+ years in developing semiconductor capital equipment & processes, 5+ years in production tests of MW/ RF/Optoelectronic communication products and 5+ years in manufacturing operations- operated various photomask metrology tools.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

•Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA

•MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

•MS Degree in Physics, Wichita State University, and Wichita, KS.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

•Semiconductor capital equipment development, Manufacturing Tests of RF/Optoelectronic communication products, and manufacturing operations of Photomask.

•Extensive practical experience as an RF/electronics product test engineering/ and Test Technician

•4+ years in performing set up of semiconductor processing tools and metrology equipment.

•Developed & optimized PECVD processes for sputter deposition of dielectric films on silicon to be used for semiconductor device processing; Plasma Etching (Reactive Ion Etching) of dielectric films for application on Cu-Low k dual damascene interconnect applications, and ALD of metal oxide films on Silicon wafers for semiconductor memories. Experienced working with hazardous chemicals.

•Able to ensure a safe and organized lab environment.

•4+ years in production tests of RF/Electronic communication products as a Test Engineer cum Production Test Supervisor. Performed manufacturing tests of CATV Transmitter and Receivers.

•Supported new product release (NPI) and continuous improvement (CIP) of released products. Demonstrated ability to perform hands-on support for test systems, troubleshooting, and maintaining high-performance standards for Design, Test and Quality.

•Demonstrated ability to optimize test time, yield, and coverage to achieve ideal ramp conditions, ensuring efficient scaling to meet production demands.

•Proven record of analyzing test data to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, driving continuous improvements to enhance production line performance.

•Able to Operate and Maintain production-representative assembly equipment and test fixers.

•Demonstrated ability to Maintain and Calibrate cutting-edge lab instruments

•Demonstrated ability to provide meticulous documentation during builds, tests, and inspections

•Able to participate in developing and refine throughput models to ensure production meets current and future demand while optimizing resource utilization.

•Trained on Project management, meeting project deadlines by optimal utilization of available resources (Man, Machine, Method, Materials, and Time)

•Trained on 6-Sigma Green Belt.

•Familiar with the terms: Define Measure, Analyze, Influence, and Control.

SOFT SKILLS:

•Demonstrated clear, constructive verbal communications and interpersonal communications.

•Contributed to a collaborative team environment of both R&D and manufacturing areas.

•Highly motivated, Self-directed and able to work independently

•Excellent communication and documentation skills

•Able to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including HW engineering and SW engineering, to build/optimize tests, production processes that drive high yield, quality, and throughput.

•Have can-do attitude, comfortable with uncertainty and flexible

•An interest in learning new technologies with a goal-oriented mindset.

•Ability to learn fast and working on new technologies with challenges.

•Demonstrated Organizational Skills in R&D, Manufacturing and Production environments.

•Smart, energetic, and team-oriented.

•Excellent attention to details and organizational skills.

•Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting.

•Proactively identified and implemented workflow improvements and participated in manufacturing process enhancement initiatives. Demonstrated excellent adaptability.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Mask Manufacturing Technician, IMO SC2/Intel, Santa Clara, CA, 8/2022 – 7/2024

•Operated and maintained photomask manufacturing tools such as POD Cleaners and RTS tools.

•Performed routine cleaning and calibration of photomask equipment to ensure precise output.

Engineering Technician II, Western Digital Tech. Inc., San Jose, CA; 4/2022 – 7/2022

•Conducted teardown analysis of Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording HDD heads.

•Utilized microscopes to capture high-resolution images for defect analysis.

Senior RF Test Technician, TCI International, Inc., Fremont, CA; 12/2020 – 6/2021

•Performed production tests on MW/RF products across MHz to GHz frequencies.

•Debugged and reworked RMAs, documenting root causes and corrective actions.

Mask Manufacturing Technician, IMO SC2, Santa Clara, CA; 5/2017 – 10/2018

•Operated CD SEM Metrology tools to measure critical dimensions of photomasks.

•Trained on mandatory Clean room safety, UV Radiation, and High Voltage Safety rules.

Senior ALD Process Engineer; Genus/Aixtron Inc.; Sunnyvale, CA; 10/2004 - 9/2005

•Developed ALD processes for RF Plasma Clean of ALD process tool. Managed project and wrote technical reports; interfaced with Vendors, Customers, and joint development partners.

Senior Etch Process Engineer; Honeywell EM Inc. Sunnyvale, CA; 9/2000- 9/2001

•Developed Plasma Etch processes for Copper/Low-k dual damascene Interconnects.

•Managed process development project, met deadlines of deliverables.

Process Engineer/MTS; Watkins Johnson CO, Scotts Valley, CA; 4/1996-7/1998

•Developed & optimized PECVD processes for sputter deposition of dielectric films on silicon

•Managed Product/Process tool improvement projects, and met deadlines of deliverables

RF Test Engineer, Harmonic Inc., San Jose, CA; 01/1992 – 03/1996

•Supported new product release (NPI) and continuous improvement (CIP) of released products.

•Worked closely with the manufacturing, quality, and design teams during new product releases.

•Led production testing of RF subsystems and final systems to ensure product quality.

•Supported field failures (RMA) by analyzing root causes and implementing corrective actions.

•Supported continuous product improvements to enhance product reliability.

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