> Managed new product development projects and product change projects from initiation through closure by enabling sustainable volume manufacturing. Focused on ALD and PEALD (Plasma Enhanced Atomic Layer Deposition) equipment for the semiconductor industry. > Developed comprehensive project plans by consolidating input from multiple departments, documenting and aligning requirements, developing a work breakdown structure, integrated schedule, cost estimates, and gained executive approval to execute. > Implemented advanced project management methodology to enable precise monitoring and forecasting for a multi-year project with more than 20 resources and $4+ million budget. Used a web based interface to collect daily status of hundreds of simultaneous tasks which enabled immediate visibility of the project critical path and focused actions that had the most impact to the key project deliverables.> Assembled project teams and resources, conducted meetings, and managed communication with the project team, suppliers, and executive sponsors.> Successfully initiated a formal project intake and prioritization process in collaboration with the product management department and other key stakeholders.> Drove implementing new project management methodology and software used to simultaneously manage 20+ part obsolescence projects. Fast execution was often required to support production.> Identified Key Performance Indicators (KPI), collected the data, and reported to senior management.

> Technical point of contact with key customers in the semiconductor manufacturing industry located in the US and abroad. > Managed joint development projects where multi-million dollar prototype equipment was introduced at customer sites enabling new business for both parties.> Analyzed and negotiated customer technical requirements and transferred into internal marketing and engineering specifications.> Identified our customer’s technology roadmap and initiated product improvements to achieve their objectives.

> Led the assembly and functional test of the first prototype PEALD (Plasma Enhanced Atomic Layer Deposition) process module. > Analyzed equipment performance and wrote test specifications that ensured consistent product quality.

> Managed training and performance of twelve direct report field service engineers providing 24x7 service for four Polygon 8300 cluster tools at a customer’s high volume manufacturing facility.> Led equipment and process troubleshooting activities as the primary interface between the customer and the main factory in Phoenix.> Installed, maintained, and provided support for multi-chamber single-wafer high-k oxide tools. Process modules included; Pulsar Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Nitride, and Polysilicon.> Utilized structured problem solving techniques to force data driven troubleshooting, quick resolution, and clear customer communication.

> Resolved process excursions by analyzing metrology results and SPC (Statistical Process Control) trends.> Wrote process recipes and qualified new equipment a customers’ sites.> Improved process performance by using statistical analysis techniques such as DOE (Design of Experiments).

> Managed installation of 32 diffusion furnaces during the startup of a new wafer manufacturing plant and subsequent production ramps. Set priorities and assigned the required resources to troubleshoot and resolve problems having the greatest impact on production.> Analyzed equipment particle performance, thickness performance, and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures). Identified improvement opportunities and implemented solutions. > Coordinated cross-functional teams including manufacturing, process engineering, tool suppliers, city inspectors, construction contractors, facilities, and purchasing.> Resolved chronic equipment communication failures by coordinating troubleshooting between two equipment suppliers.> Managed inventory of consumable quartzware, thermocouples, and spare parts by coordinating stock levels with changes in factory demand.> Primary tool owner for Kokusai vertical furnaces, Edwards GRC’s, Ebara pumps, Disco backside grinders, Takatori tape laminators and delaminators, ADE 9500 & 9650 measurement tools, and FSI HF Vapor Clean.

> Customer service and technical troubleshooting support for Kokusai LPCVD and atmospheric vertical diffusion furnaces at semiconductor fabrication factories in Aloha and Hillsboro Oregon.> Recognized as site expert for calibrating automated wafer handlers. Trained FSE’s and customer maintenance technicians.> Performed preventative maintenance, furnace quartz changes, and equipment upgrades.