Engineer Manager

MICHAEL SAPIENZA 408-***-**** ***** Center Avenue cell phone 408-***-****

San Martin, CA 95046

OBJECTIVE Equipment Engineer position involving coordinating/scheduling and installing new equipment and robotics in wafer fab manufacturing, diagnosing and solving problems, organizing and managing personnel, materials and engineering process procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS 28 years of experience as a manager of wafer fab line maintenance and equipment engineer with expertise in vacuum, thin film (sputtering) and dry etch; extensive experience in the installation, modification and maintenance of process equipment and in the effective management and training of personnel.

ACHIEVEMENTS Upgraded and reorganized a complete wafer fab class 10 clean room. Analyzed existing conditions; redesigned layout and process flow of manufacturing equipment without a major decrease in production cross-trained and repositioned staff; met and exceeded critical time lines for installation and operation of new equipment and processes. Results Reduced wafer production costs by 15%; increased production rate by 10%.

Handled all administrative functions for wafer fab line maintenance and equipment engineering department. Interviewed, hired, handled delicate employee issues, conducted reviews for disciplinary actions, raises and promotions; trained staff on troubleshooting techniques, quality management procedures and computer programs; created and controlled departmental budgets; rewrote preventive maintenance manual; coordinated/supervised emergency response team for chemical spills, gas leaks, fires and medical emergencies.

Coordinated and organized installation of Novellus Passivation System. Assessed site for location and utility requirements; obtained cost estimates for ancillary equipment and contractors; liaison with field service rep to move, facilities and turn on new system; learned how to operate equipment; trained engineers on a two-system operation. Results Increased production by 20%; reduced wafer scraps by 15%..

Improved critical process of manufactured wafers. Evaluated existing process steps; tested new methods and upgrades for sputtering system; coordinated upgrades on the equipment; supervised training of operators. Results Increased quality of wafers which resulted in a 15% increase in yields; reduced production costs by 10%.

Upgraded inefficient and out-of-date gas delivery system without interruption in fab operations. Evaluated the old gas delivery system; researched and received quotes for new equipment; coordinated and arranged installation; trained line maintenance tech's; supervised operation of the system. Results Increased production time by 15%.

Michael Sapienza 408-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Linear tech 8/17/2010 to 3/17/2011

My responsibility was to deliver and pour chemicals for the wafer fab. I also put away all incoming chemicals. I was waiting to take the lead of all the chem tech's.

Western digital 10/12/2008-12/31/2008

My resonsibility was to keep track of all P.M's performed on all wafer fab equipment. I was responsible for all equipment tech scheduling of the P.M.'s. I worked as a temporary employee.

Ch2mHill 3/26/2008 to 6/25/2008

My responsibility was to design and make CAD drawings for the location of Fab equipment. This included all the facilities and positioning of the equipment in the fab.

I was using microsoft CAD 7.0.

Supertex 1/26/2008 to 3/26/2008

I was responsible for re-engineering the process for a specific product type. I was trying to increase the yield on special device on wafers. I helped them change the process to create a better product.

Fairchild Imaging 2001 to 2008

Equipment Engineer

My responsibility was to find equipment and processing problems. I would write a report to upper management to implement certain changes they needed to address. I helped improve there equipment maintenance group and to help the wafer yields.

Process Engineering My responsibility was to maintain and improve the processing in the production of making wafers for CCD’s. I maintained and improved the processing in the diffusion, Thin Films, Sputtering and Ion Implantation. The equipment I maintained the process for was (Diffusion= Bruce and TMX 10000’s)(Thin Films= LPCVD and PECVD)(Sputtering=Varian 3180,3117,3118 and the MRC Eclipse Mark IV) and (ion implanter= 350de). I maintained the process by using SPC charts to make sure it stays with in the upper and lower control limits. I was also assigned to maintain quality of the wafers coming from our foundry company. This was to keep wafers coming into our company after our fab was shut down. Linear Technology 2000 to 2001

Engineer, Equipment Engineered upgrades and maintained equipment in the production of wafers. My area of responsibility was Diffusion, Thin Films, Sputtering and Ion Implanters. My main job function was to make sure the equipment functioned correctly and to make sure if needed, to upgrade for better process control. The equipment that I worked on was Tegal, ASM, lmplanter, LAM’s, Novellus, EPl, Varian 3290’s and 3180’s

Raytheon Company (Fairchild semiconductor) 1972-2000

Manager, Wafer Fab Line Maintenance Managed wafer fab line maintenance department of 30 technicians; worked hands-on with manufacturing equipment to operate and repair; sourced vendors for spare parts to reduce costs; trained technicians on troubleshooting techniques; created and controlled $10 million budget; reduced departmental expenses; built a strong, cohesive team and improved morale.

Thin Film Engineer Set up new metallization application processes for Gold, Aluminum, TlW, PT; wrote specifications for new metallization processes; maintained Statistical Process Control.

Beam Lead Process Engineer Performed masking, metallization, etching and testing of beam lead wafers; manufactured wafers for specialized beam lead die.

QA/QC Test Supervisor Supervised 20 employees in Quality Control of finished packaged units; organized sampling of electrical testing, leak testing and bum-in.

Fab Manager Managed wafer fab operation with 67 employees; coordinated equipment repair; ensured correct product mix; managed all personnel functions.

SPECIAL SKILLS Equipment MRC, Tegal, ASM, lmplanter, LAM, Novellus, EPl, Photo Tracks, Perkin-Elmer Aligners

Computer Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPC, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Promise, Lotus 1-2-3, CAD

EDUCATION AA Degree - Electronics - DeVry Institute of Technology

Profession Development

Statistical Process Control I

Statistical Process Control Il

T.Q.M. (Raytheon) - Total Quality Management

San Diego State - Organize and Manage a Preventive Maintenance Program

Preventive Maintenance of Wafer Fab Equipment

Project Management (Cadence Management) - Manage projects

ERT Training - Mission College

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