Developed and optimized wafer fabrication processes for the manufacture of medical devices. - Create DOEs to characterize and define process windows, perform capability studies, pFMEAs, and Gage R&Rs. Manipulated and analyzed data using JMP and Minitab.- Tool owner, process owner, and subject matter expert for wet etch, acid and solvent cleans, plasma etch/ash, lasermark, spin coating, temporary bonding and debonding, and photolithography processes using spray-on photoresist.-… Show more Developed and optimized wafer fabrication processes for the manufacture of medical devices. - Create DOEs to characterize and define process windows, perform capability studies, pFMEAs, and Gage R&Rs. Manipulated and analyzed data using JMP and Minitab.- Tool owner, process owner, and subject matter expert for wet etch, acid and solvent cleans, plasma etch/ash, lasermark, spin coating, temporary bonding and debonding, and photolithography processes using spray-on photoresist.- Worked cross functionally to create maintenance and monitoring plans, wrote and maintained SOPs. Trained technicians and operators. - Led and participated in task forces to reduce/eliminate manufacturing defects and/or burn down product or schedule risk. Identified root cause and implemented corrective actions and monitoring plans.- Procured equipment for production ramp. Evaluated vendors, selected platforms, specified requirements, oversaw installation and factory acceptance testing.- Supported launch of LINQ II ICM from development through sustaining. Support included process characterization, IQ, OQ/PQ, verification and validation, and production ramp in compliance with FDA regulations. Show less

Sustained and improved processes for LED device fabrication in a high volume, 24x7 manufacturing environment. - Managed a team of 12 sustaining process technicians. Vetted and hired technician candidates, trained new hires, mentored degreed technicians to prepare them for engineer roles. Evaluated and reviewed employee performance, implemented disciplinary actions when necessary.- Responsible for wet etch, dry etch, dielectric depositions, cleans, liftoffs, and manual visual… Show more Sustained and improved processes for LED device fabrication in a high volume, 24x7 manufacturing environment. - Managed a team of 12 sustaining process technicians. Vetted and hired technician candidates, trained new hires, mentored degreed technicians to prepare them for engineer roles. Evaluated and reviewed employee performance, implemented disciplinary actions when necessary.- Responsible for wet etch, dry etch, dielectric depositions, cleans, liftoffs, and manual visual inspections.- Qualified new tools, reduced rework, and transferred tools and processes from R&D to production.- Identified and contained yield excursions. Assessed risk to product, dispositioned non-conforming material, determined root cause, implemented corrective actions, and created rework flows.  - Created and maintained operating, maintenance and inspection specifications for processes and equipment. - Analyzed large data sets to identify yield and cycle time improvement opportunities. Show less

Sustained high-brightness LED product lines. - Mined test and process data from SQL databases using MS Access and analyzed large data sets with JMP Statistical Analysis software. - Aligned FEOL and BEOL specifications, identified and investigated yield excursions, identified yield improvement opportunities, determined factory capability to customer specifications. - Led cost reduction projects from concept phase to full production, including design, cost-benefit analysis… Show more Sustained high-brightness LED product lines. - Mined test and process data from SQL databases using MS Access and analyzed large data sets with JMP Statistical Analysis software. - Aligned FEOL and BEOL specifications, identified and investigated yield excursions, identified yield improvement opportunities, determined factory capability to customer specifications. - Led cost reduction projects from concept phase to full production, including design, cost-benefit analysis, qualification, and implementation. - Qualified and supported overseas subcontractor for back-end processing. - Performed failure analysis and root cause investigation on RMA customer returns. Suggested, supported, and/or implemented corrective actions. Show less

Applied in-depth knowledge of semiconductor device physics to achieve and maintain high electrical performance and yield for photovoltaic devices.- Used SPC to control epitaxial growth of multi-junction III-V compound semiconductors on nine MOVPE reactors.- Qualified processes and materials for flight hardware production in ISO9001 environment. Designed qualification plans, executed controlled experiments, and performed statistical analyses.- Designed experiments to determine and… Show more Applied in-depth knowledge of semiconductor device physics to achieve and maintain high electrical performance and yield for photovoltaic devices.- Used SPC to control epitaxial growth of multi-junction III-V compound semiconductors on nine MOVPE reactors.- Qualified processes and materials for flight hardware production in ISO9001 environment. Designed qualification plans, executed controlled experiments, and performed statistical analyses.- Designed experiments to determine and explore critical-to-function process parameters and improve product quality and reliability. Show less

Managed installation of high-bandwidth optical telecommunications equipment in Controlled Environmental Vaults and on customer premises. - Responsible for all stages of $2M projects from procurement through testing and acceptance.- Negotiated with internal and external suppliers and installers to further customer demands, accelerating deadlines by up to 75%.