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United States

Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas, United States

* Lead a team of thirteen engineers in mastering next-generation defect-inspection applications across various toolsets, including bright field, dark field, eBeam, review SEM, surface scan, macro, edge, and image processing.* Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional foundry teams and major vendors (KLA, Applied Materials, ASML) to advance next-generation foundry initiatives.* Direct multiple task force teams focused on quality improvement, training enhancements, and system optimizations, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.* Pioneer innovation efforts that streamlined quality expectations, leveraging shared learnings across international fabs to set new standards in manufacturing excellence.* Mentor a diverse team of engineers, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration, and enhancing team performance and cohesiveness.

Austin, Texas, United States

* Developed, maintained, and enhanced a suite of metrology applications, optimizing performance for multiple technology node products in a foundry setting.* Quickly addressed operational bottlenecks by troubleshooting application issues, providing equipment support with data analysis, and mitigating manufacturing excursions with targeted data and application development.* Achieved certification as an applications developer for key metrology systems, including Broadband Plasma Defect Inspection systems by KLA and SEMVision systems by Applied Materials.* Earned Samsung certification for developing sophisticated image-processing algorithms, facilitating automated data monitoring throughout various stages of inline wafer processing.* Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, notably a project that significantly enhanced the effectiveness of both newly developed and existing metrology applications.

Vancouver, Wa

* Ensured the continuous operation of multiple process lines through technical leadership, advanced processing techniques, and comprehensive personnel training.* Developed and regularly updated detailed process instruction documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility for team members.* Directed and contributed to LEAN manufacturing initiatives, including KAIZEN and 8D projects, to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.* Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to resolve a range of operational challenges, such as equipment downtime, safety concerns, and irregular procedures.* Facilitated knowledge exchange and best practices through a shared learning forum, enhancing the performance of an international process line.

Hillsboro, Or

* Served as the defect metrology tool-owner for the Yield Group, supporting all product lines across various processing layers.* Played a key role in the development and optimization of multiple technology nodes, enhancing product efficiency and quality.* Led recipe development and maintenance for two critical toolsets: the scanning electron microscope and the unpatterned wafer surface inspection systems.* Collaborated closely with field service engineers from Hitachi and Applied Materials to troubleshoot and resolve both hardware and software issues with metrology tools.* Participated in virtual factory meetings, providing global support for tool troubleshooting and ensuring operational continuity.

Greater Los Angeles Area

* Conducted doctoral research on "The Thermodynamic Efficiency of a Multiferroic Thermomagnetic Generator: From Bulk to Atomic Scale," contributing to the field's understanding of energy conversion technologies.* Designed, constructed, and validated a macro-scale thermomagnetic generator, establishing a proof-of-concept that underpinned successful proposals.* Secured funding from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency for pioneering research proposals.* Mentored colleagues in the principles and applications of the thermomagnetic effect, fostering collaborative research efforts that resulted in multiple presentations and publications.