Dzuy The Nguyen

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San Jose, CA 95136

Cell: 408-***-****

Other: 408-***-****

Email: ti2r4w@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: 12+ years experience as a Field Service/Engineering Technician working in the High Tech industry and utilizing a variety of testing disciplines for semiconductor equipment, production & manufacturing, computer systems and peripherals. Repaired and troubleshot all types of Electro/Mechanical equipment including robotic, pneumatic, electro- mechanical, hydraulic, vacuum and PLC controlled systems. Also developed proficiency in the use of most common hardware test equipment including DVM, digital, and analog oscilloscopes. I am hardworking, reliable and a quick learner who is eager to put my skills and abilities to use for your company. I will definitely be great asset to your team if given the opportunity to prove myself.

Skills:

• Blue prints/Schematics/Mechanical Drawings

• Circuit Analysis/ Wiring electrical panels/AC Box

• Oscilloscope, Oscillator, and Digital multi-meter, wafer probes, hand tools

• UNIX, Windows NT, WindowsXP, Vista, MAC

• MS Office, Word, Excel, Power point, Lotus Notes, Outlook, SAP

• AutoCAD, Labview, Wonder ware, ATAC, Allen Bradley & Siemens PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)

• Assembly, Test documentation, BOM

• Pneumatics/hydraulics/Vacuum systems/Sensors/pumps

• Troubleshooting/Rework/Soldering/Preventative Maintenance

• AC/DC/RF Power supplies. Worked with Power Supplies and Transformers from 10kw to 480 volts.

• Clean Room protocol & safety, handling hazardous chemicals (completed HAZMAT training)

Work Experience:

Lam Research, Fremont, CA June 2006 – Present

Sr. R&D Engineering Technician

• Member of Research and Development Team.

• Responsible for assisting Engineers in the professional mechanical engineering research, development, prototype, modification, and evaluation in support of Lam’s complex semiconductor capital equipment and systems, and their mechanical components.

• Worked on various new etch equipment such as 2300 Exelan HPT &2300 Exelan Flex Dielectric Etch, TCP 9400DSiE Deep Silicon Etch, 2300 Versys Kiyo Conductor Etch and the 2300 VI – Probe Test and Calibration System. Also Build and test RF VI- Probe and RF TCCT Match.

• Performed complex electronic and electro-mechanical fabrication of wafer cleaning process system. Also install and terminate coaxial cables and power cords as well wiring of all electrical components including electrical panels. Performed operational and functional testing involving calibration, verification, and electrical & mechanical troubleshooting from system to component levels. Built and repaired subassembly products and text fixtures. Also performed retrofit upgrades.

• Generate and direct layout/design activities and verify accuracy of final documentation.

• Analyze and select components and equipment, as well as evaluate supplier capabilities.

• Design and conduct independent experiments or tests.

• Direct implementation of required changes or modifications, Plan, conduct, and technically direct moderately complex projects.

• Write and analyze Action Requests/Equipment Change Notices. Document and write test procedures for the new etch systems.

• Trained new Technicians and Assemblers on proper testing and assembly techniques.

• Gained the trust and credibility with Sr. Engineers through performance during every project.

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Applied Materials (Metron), Santa Clara, CA (contracted first through a staffing agency) Nov 2005 - June 2006

R & D Engineering Technician II /Customer Engineer II

• Sr. Individual contributor in five members, New Product Development (Aquareus) and Testing Team.

• Responsible for static and dynamic design, analysis of a complex Aquareus copper monitor tool Stage and isolation system installed in a wafer inspection machine.

• Set up, calibrate, test and troubleshoot all electrical, mechanical, and reliability at both the component and system level. Also responsible for installing and verifying all cables, power cords and wiring of electrical panels and components for entire system. The Aquaureus system is controlled by Allen Bradley PLCs.

• Develop test specifications, methods and procedures from blueprints, drawings and diagrams. Test and troubleshoot all failure issues. Document all troubleshooting procedures for current and future Technical staff.

• Prepared technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems.

• Also assist in the selection and set-up of specialized test equipment.

• Conduct feasibility studies and prototype testing on new and modified designs.

• Create and execute prototype test plan and prepare the documentation required to transfer the design to manufacturing, performance characterization/optimization.

• Work very close with other process engineering groups

• Develop billing information, technical reports, and parts kit replacement orders from service records.

Entegris, Gilroy, CA (Contract position through Garnett Staffing)

(Entegris is the global leader in materials integrity management. Its mission is to purify, protect and transport critical materials used in high technology products, processes and services. Entegris supports Markets in Semiconductor, data storage, Life Sciences and Fuel Cells).

Field Service Engineer May 2005 – Nov 2005

• Traveled to national and international customer sites to perform technical installation and support of semiconductor equipment such as HTC, FX30, and Ultra Equipment used to clean FOUP.

• Performed onsite systems integration for clients such as Samsung, Inotera, Infineon, Vanguard, Winbond, and TSMC.

• Worked with client Electrical and Development Teams to determine suitable lab/Fab location for Entegris equipment, according to the building’s electrical distribution layout.

• Performed complex electronic and electro-mechanical fabrication of these systems. Also install and terminate coaxial cables and power cords as well wiring of all electrical components including electrical panels. Siemens PLC’s controlled all systems.

• Performed operational and functional testing involving calibration, verification, and electrical & mechanical troubleshooting from system to component levels. Built and repaired subassembly products and text fixtures. Operated related electronic and mechanical equipment necessary to install and service variety of equipment.

• Maintained detailed records of service visits including, technical problems encountered and parts employed to correct those problems.

• Developed billing information, BOM, technical reports, and parts kit replacement orders from service records.

• Used a high degree of safety awareness to work with high voltage and complex mechanical devices.

• Report safety problems and other repetitive and costly repair problems.

• Generate spares parts ordering for assigned customer including advising available services for future product palling.

• Prepared service contract proposal to customers under the direction of Entegris Sales.

• Advised customers of services available for minor and general overhaul, retrofitting, and upgrading of older product equipment.

• Maintained knowledge of current development in Entegris products and competitive products.

• Key player in the development of new products.

• Provided training and on-going support for in house field service personnel and customers.

Intel, Santa Clara, CA (contract position through Kelly Services)

Sr. Manufacturing Technician Feb 2005 – May 2005

• Performed functions associated with all wafer production operations including photolithography, thin film, etch and diffusion.

• Daily responsibilities include: setup, calibration, and preventative maintenance tasks on wafer fabrication equipment.

• This also included electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of these systems. Also worked with wet bench and handled various chemicals to clean and wash wafers.

• Equipment worked on include: TEL Plasma Etch System (Unity) and TEL Lithius Photolithography track system, Novellus CVD (Concept II, Altus), Applied Material’s RTP Centura and Endura HP PVD. Other equipment I work with includes KLA Tencor’s Surfscan SP1 (a Wafer surface analysis system and Rudolph Technology’s Meta Pulse 200 to measure and view wafers.

• Collected and evaluated operating data to conduct on-line equipment adjustment and ensure process optimization.

Seagate Technology, Milpitas, CA Nov 2002-Feb 2005

Sr. Equipment Maintenance Technician (laid off)

• Performed electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic troubleshooting and made repairs on process equipment.

• Repair, maintain, modify, build, assemble, set-up and install electrical/electronic systems and instruments including wiring of all electrical components & panels on new and old equipment in a manufacturing, clean room environment.

• Hardware and software setup and operation of magnetic testers (MC950) along with Technistar robot for R&D Pilot Line Department.

• Head installation, alignment, calibration and troubleshooting testers and robot to component level. Also repaired and calibrated electronic instrumentation.

• Advised engineers about equipment modifications and assisted them with upgrades.

• Also maintained/Calibrated machines such as the MC950.

• Verified work cell testers are calibrated and functioning correctly.

• Troubleshot PCBs to component level.

• Monitored and input work cell throughputs and yields.

• Assisted Test Engineers with problem solving and implementing of new and existing test methodology to improve yield, throughput, and quality.

• Create test & troubleshooting procedures and maintenance documentation.

ASM Lithography, formerly Silicon Valley Group (SVG), San Jose, CA Jan 2000-Sept 2002

Sr. Test Technician/Field Service Technician (closed division)

• Worked from highly complex test procedures, electro/mechanical schematics, diagrams, written or verbal descriptions and layouts to perform testing, checkout and troubleshooting functions on sub electronic, vacuum, mechanical, fluid flow and/or pneumatic sub systems.

• Repair, maintain, modify, Build, assemble, set-up and install electrical/electronic systems and instruments including wiring of all electrical components & panels on new and old equipment in a manufacturing environment.

• Performed complex operational test and failure isolation on the "whole system" and equipment. Perform system reliability and quality validation

• Performed all start-up and test procedures on the 90 series photolithography processing track system and procell 200mm and 300 mm; which include all electrical, pneumatic, fluid flow, and cable integration. Systems controlled by PLC’s.

• Other equipment supported includes: the 8X and 9X series track equipment used in the photolithography and cleaning processes.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical motors and mechanical systems for entire wafer track system.

• Calibrated track system and all its peripheral equipment.

• Responsible for testing and debugging of various new and old hardware designs.

• Specified, debugged new and old hardware designs for compatibility and efficiency.

• Performed integration testing on all electrical, mechanical, software related issues.

• Supported the introduction of various designs of new hardware into manufacturing.

• Documented system failures and functionality, as well as troubleshooting procedures.

• Worked with engineering team to configure resolutions to system problems.

• Traveled to national and international customer sites to perform technical installation and support.

HMT Technology, Fremont, CA Aug 1999-Jan 2000

Electronic/Test Technician (contract ended)

• Performed setups, repair, wiring, electrical & mechanical trouble shooting of Phase Metrics MG250 testers and Adept & Sankyo robot controllers.

• Also repaired and maintained Cambrian, Hitachi glide/certification testers

• Verified work cell testers are calibrated and functioning correctly.

• Monitored work cell throughputs and yields.

• Assisted Test Engineers with problem solving and experimentation to improve yield, throughput, and quality.

• Troubleshot PCBs to component level.

• Prepared preventive maintenance procedures for document control

• Calibration for Oscilloscopes, Digital Multi-meters, and Function Generators required by ISO 9001.

• Performed robot point teaching on the Sankyo, and Adept robot arms.

• Sustained glide height and dynamic electrical test equipment, including standards and test generation, generating parametric, alignment and bump disk standards.

• Tracked head and disk standard inventories.

Komag Inc., (formerly Western Digital), San Jose, CA July 1996-Aug 1999

Electro-Mechanical Technician (laid off)

• Performed electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic troubleshooting and made repairs on process and PLC controlled equipment.

• Hardware and software setup and operation of magnetic testers (Proquip and Guzik) along with Technistar robot for R&D Pilot Line Department.

• Head installation, alignment, calibration and troubleshooting testers and robot to component level.

• Advised engineers about equipment modifications and assisted them with upgrades.

• Also maintained/Calibrated machines such as the MC950, MC900, and Pro-Quip SS2200.

Solectron, Corp, Milpitas, CA June 1995-July 1996

Test Technician (contract position)

• Performed repair, test and preventive maintenance on digital and analog circuitry for HP printers.

• Maintained test computers, burn-in ovens, power supplies and peripherals.

• Troubleshot and repaired circuit boards on Test Head Fixture (HP3065, HP3070, and Genteel) touch up and reworks.

• Troubleshot Ascend System inter-networking boards including router processor to support Ethernet, ATM, HSSI, HIPPI, and serial protocols.

• Installed software in system; maintain desktop and mainframe operation system.

• Hardware troubleshooting using software programs.

• Also performed component level debug on Cisco Systems Gigabit-Switch-Router TTM-OC48.

• Debug all Cisco systems GSR boards that failed and document all board failure data.

• Communicate product quality concerns to support engineer and management.

IBM, Corp., San Jose, CA Aug 1994-June 1995

Test/Maintenance Technician (laid off)

• Built, tested, and troubleshoot test equipment for disk drive production using blueprints and electrical/mechanical schematics. Operated computers and PLC controlled robotics in assembly line.

• Installed LAN and configured PC systems for new test equipment.

• Using the Surface Geometry Tester (SGT) to perform mechanical and disk spacing, distorted or warped disks, disk run out, disk surfaces are tested for track average amplitude, hand error location and size.

• Analyzed disk drive and test equipment failure.

• Implemented and monitored clean room environment equipment.

• Automated and manual rework and teardown.

• Utilizing mechanical and electrical schematics to assemble T-heads for hard drives.

• Used the Servo Track Writer (STW) based on the test of the surface of the servo disk.

• Calibrated servo writers

• Performed Q/A inspection on work done by other assemblers.

• Operated computers and PLC controlled robotics in assembly line.

Education:

AS Degree in electronics, West Valley College, San Jose, CA, December 2010.

High School Diploma, Andrew Hill High School, San Jose, CA, June 1994.

Excellent references available upon request.

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