Tech II Equipment Engineer/GEMBA/Production training lead - Maxim Integrated/TowerJazz/Tower Semiconductor - San Antonio, TX
(2014-05 - 2026-07)
- Rebuilt 3 different types of Applied Materials MIRRA CMP polishing heads.
- Repaired semiconductor CMP units like Strasbaugh carriers, pad conditioning arms, and slurry pumps.
- Used troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques to repair AMAT MIRRA, Strasbaugh, and Ontrak machines.
- Innovated new parts and upgrades to equipment to protect and processes more efficient.
- Completed projects like Barcode relabeling, garment bags, Mock-up FSI, Next Move presentation, etc.
- Managed 18 team leaders with over 150 people in 5S projects, influencing others to decrease human error.
- Conducted over 300 training classes and instructed more than 1300+ new employees for 7 years and developed custom training modules to improve process efficiency and reduce equipment downtime by 15%.
Vacuum Technician - Isomet Corporation - Springfield, VA
(2012-08 - 2014-05)
- Operated and maintained high-vacuum systems utilizing oil-diffusion and cryo pumps.
- Performed thermal-resistive and e-beam PVD evaporation of metals and chemicals on various substrates.
- Developed and implemented preventative maintenance schedules for vacuum systems, ensuring 98% uptime and minimal operational disruptions to minimize operational disruptions.
Engineer - TJS Inc. - Sanford, FL
(2011-08 - 2012-08)
- Working on repairing, maintaining, and servicing Nd-YAG laser systems, power supplies, and RF drivers.
- Helping customers with on-site with service calls and providing excellent customer service.
- Refurbishing laser equipment, building components, and inspecting optics.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex laser system malfunctions, ensuring minimal downtime for critical client operations.
Student Worker - Laser Lab - TSTC Laser Electro-Optics Technology Department - Waco, TX
(2010-01 - 2011-08)
- Completed tasks set forth by Faculty and gained knowledge about the Laser technology field.
- Assisted faculty with laboratory experiments and equipment setup, gaining hands-on experience with laser systems and optical components.
