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Hubbard, Texas Area

Albany, New York Area

Manage test site development programs and customer IP designs for minimal risk content on technology test vehicles and product. Work with process development teams on design versus process capability for next generation technology.• Managed Customer design waivers requests for new designs to allow customer the best performance while reducing manufacturing risks in all technologies• Establish World Wide design waiver review process to control design manuals and manufacturing processes… Show more Manage test site development programs and customer IP designs for minimal risk content on technology test vehicles and product. Work with process development teams on design versus process capability for next generation technology.• Managed Customer design waivers requests for new designs to allow customer the best performance while reducing manufacturing risks in all technologies• Establish World Wide design waiver review process to control design manuals and manufacturing processes for 20, 14 and 10 nanometer technologies• Generate joint agreements for new manufacturing process/equipment development with vendors and out sourced manufacturers to enhance GLOBALFOUNDRIES silicon offerings for customers and assist out sourced assembly sites for product development• Create strategies for advanced manufacturing process development on 2D, 2.5D and 3D assemblies to enable high volume manufacturing Show less

Austin, Texas Area

Develop business processes and procedures for constant improvement to quality, cost and execution of new product development and market introduction, working with customers for product requirements and specification to design products that meet market expectations.• Developed new product Initial Production sign-off policy to insure quality metrics are met per customer requirements• Managed Customer Critical Situation for driver software issue to keep customer manufacturing line up and… Show more Develop business processes and procedures for constant improvement to quality, cost and execution of new product development and market introduction, working with customers for product requirements and specification to design products that meet market expectations.• Developed new product Initial Production sign-off policy to insure quality metrics are met per customer requirements• Managed Customer Critical Situation for driver software issue to keep customer manufacturing line up and running• Approved Richland Product Laptop reliability testing to meet customer commits by updating end product usage model for the required FIT rate Show less

Wylie, Texas

Directed marketing research, product development and design, engineering, manufacturing, corporate quality and China operations for a diverse line of industrial, commercial and consumer lighting products.• Launched 8 new products into newly assigned factories hitting a 9 months product development cycle• Performed in-depth market analysis to baseline Intrinsically Safe, Public Safety, Industrial and Consumer LED lighting product lines• Contracted 5 new manufacturing sites for the… Show more Directed marketing research, product development and design, engineering, manufacturing, corporate quality and China operations for a diverse line of industrial, commercial and consumer lighting products.• Launched 8 new products into newly assigned factories hitting a 9 months product development cycle• Performed in-depth market analysis to baseline Intrinsically Safe, Public Safety, Industrial and Consumer LED lighting product lines• Contracted 5 new manufacturing sites for the development and production of new LED line of products• Converted LED products to RoHS compliance for European sales expanding sales regions• Passed QAN/QAR site audit to maintain ATEX and IECEx Intrinsically Safe certification for LED products at US assembly site• Initiated and improved factory quality procedures to eliminate 100% incoming inspection at US distribution center• Achieved IECEx and ATEX certifications on four Intrinsically Safe LED products expanding sales to Europe and Australia• Set up Burn-In activities and factory outgoing 100% inspection allowing for shipping direct ship F.O.B. China factories• Moved all UL and FM listings to ETL for cost savings of 120K dollars per year centralizing compliance certifications Show less

Austin, Texas Area

Managed a multi-functional global organization of engineers responsible for semiconductor package design and assembly for the introduction of new products into Medical, Military, Automotive, Industrial, and Consumer markets; responsible for technology development, hardware design, electrical and thermal modeling, manufacturing, business unit and customer support• Extended BPGA design capability to off shore China design house to free up U.S. resources for complicated… Show more Managed a multi-functional global organization of engineers responsible for semiconductor package design and assembly for the introduction of new products into Medical, Military, Automotive, Industrial, and Consumer markets; responsible for technology development, hardware design, electrical and thermal modeling, manufacturing, business unit and customer support• Extended BPGA design capability to off shore China design house to free up U.S. resources for complicated co-designs• Delivered 241 designs with better than 98% on time delivery and 0% error rate• Established common electrical modeling tools across all business groups, reduced cost, standardized analysis and training• Designed 77 Gig millimeter wave package antenna for automotive collision avoidance technology• Electrically simulated and adjusted 100% of NPI High Performance substrate designs to meet electrical constraints• Exercised Lean Fundamentals to achieve 20% designer time savings from 2009 baseline resulting in a decreased backlog of Document Action Request and eliminating the need for more resources• Initiated Lean fundamentals; Document Action Request rework rate down from 280% to 25% Show less

Austin, Texas Area

Managed a multi-functional global organization of 53 engineers responsible for semiconductor package design and assembly, new product introduction and manufacturing support delivering products into Medical, Military, Automotive, Industrial and consumer markets; responsible for technology introduction into HVM manufacturing, supporting all business units and corporate customers• Manage Package Design and Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical and Thermal Simulation Teams• Insure… Show more Managed a multi-functional global organization of 53 engineers responsible for semiconductor package design and assembly, new product introduction and manufacturing support delivering products into Medical, Military, Automotive, Industrial and consumer markets; responsible for technology introduction into HVM manufacturing, supporting all business units and corporate customers• Manage Package Design and Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical and Thermal Simulation Teams• Insure manufacturability for wafer probe and device assembly• Analyze internal and external technologies for best product fit and manufacturability• Develop internal technologies for factory utilization• Develop external technologies partnering with sub cons that have best fit• Determine initial package costs and formulate plans for cost reduction during all phase of development Show less

Austin, Texas Area

Led the Industrial Networking Product Line working with global teams for new product introduction and legacy product support, responsibilities included P&L management, sales and customer support, activities included building product schedules, test development, burn-in, device characterization and reliability testing.• Evaluated bump sub-contractor to switch over product line to increase device reliability• Analyzed data from test to implement a solution for WOT (Wide Open Throttle A7)… Show more Led the Industrial Networking Product Line working with global teams for new product introduction and legacy product support, responsibilities included P&L management, sales and customer support, activities included building product schedules, test development, burn-in, device characterization and reliability testing.• Evaluated bump sub-contractor to switch over product line to increase device reliability• Analyzed data from test to implement a solution for WOT (Wide Open Throttle A7) Load board modification• Migrated customer from older material to newer more stable revision for better performance and reliability• EOL several devices to cut cost and inventory on obsolete part numbers• Reduced cost of the 7447A by 20%, burn in elimination, test time reduction (Insertions) re-target of process for better distributions.• Formed technology team to introduce new bump technology to internal manufacturing. Show less

Austin, Texas Area

Worked for start-ups and privately held semiconductor design companies to establish relationships with global contract manufacturers for the purpose of product development and introduction into high volume manufacturing• Established base line costs for product manufacturing including engineering and production builds, test development and product qualification. • Obtained intellectual property, technology information, contract agreements and base line costs as it relates to the company… Show more Worked for start-ups and privately held semiconductor design companies to establish relationships with global contract manufacturers for the purpose of product development and introduction into high volume manufacturing• Established base line costs for product manufacturing including engineering and production builds, test development and product qualification. • Obtained intellectual property, technology information, contract agreements and base line costs as it relates to the company specific devices in development.• Analyze design requirements for best product development and manufacturing fit.• Technologies: 130 and 90 nano-meter, SOI High Voltage• Projects: Gig and 10 Gig Ethernet, DC to DC converters• Consulting on device and process issues to determine proper techniques for analysis to find root cause of failures. Show less

Austin, Texas Area

Managed company operations for new product introduction from concept through high volume manufacturing including corporate quality, engineering, test development, manufacturing, product reliability and supply chain activities, supported marketing and sales on technology issues for customer engagement • Selected Foundry, Assembly, Test and Analytical facilities to establish business relationships for engineering and production of D2Audio’s Marco Audio DSP Device reducing over all initial… Show more Managed company operations for new product introduction from concept through high volume manufacturing including corporate quality, engineering, test development, manufacturing, product reliability and supply chain activities, supported marketing and sales on technology issues for customer engagement • Selected Foundry, Assembly, Test and Analytical facilities to establish business relationships for engineering and production of D2Audio’s Marco Audio DSP Device reducing over all initial costs by 25%.• Negotiated support and service agreements with Virtual Silicon, UMC, UTAC and Test Spectrum for Marco development and production utilizing .18 micron digital technology, design completed in six months with first silicon qualified for production.• Coordinated test development activities between Test Spectrum, UTAC and D2Audio Internal Design Team that produced hardware and software for Marco characterization and production test. • Worked with Test Spectrum, UTAC and D2Audio Internal Design Team to increase final test yield by 30%.• Developed a modified device qualification plan using factory provided data to reduce qualification time and costs to D2Audio manufacturing requirements.• Started the development of the company’s quality system for future ISO certification.• Moved Marco test and final development to UTAC, the offshore testing site, reducing test cost by 15%.• Engaged with several high voltage foundries for SOI and CMOS technologies capable of producing a high voltage device (above 100 volts) for future D2Audio digital amplifier requirements.• Developed plans and engaged with different vendors to produce a System In a Package (SIP) solution to replace the current PCB module power stage.• Worked closely with the mechanical design team to re-design and manufacture the required mechanicals for the X-series Audio Amplifier Modules, reduced NRE and manufacturing costs by over 50%, reduced development time by 3 weeks. Show less

Austin, Texas Area

Led a global cross functional engineering & business organization responsible for new technology introduction, product development, qualification and new product introduction into high volume manufacturing, working with marketing, sales and product line managers for customer engagement• Negotiated long and medium term supplier contracts for intellectual property, engineering and production costs. • Conducted supplier audits per ISO specifications for AVL status.• Participated in… Show more Led a global cross functional engineering & business organization responsible for new technology introduction, product development, qualification and new product introduction into high volume manufacturing, working with marketing, sales and product line managers for customer engagement• Negotiated long and medium term supplier contracts for intellectual property, engineering and production costs. • Conducted supplier audits per ISO specifications for AVL status.• Participated in QBR’s to review and set strategic and tactical goals for each supplier. • Provided technical support during new product design and introduction. • Researched advanced technologies for future product designs.• Managed process technologies for all existing fabrication sites to provide manufacturing solutions for design issues and yield problems. • Developed worldwide strategies for product development which supported annual revenue of $700 million. • Transferred .25 and .35-micron technology product lines from joint venture foundries into pure play foundries (TSMC, UMC, Hynix, and Chartered) developing strategic relationships while realizing an average cost savings of $600.00 per wafer plus an increase in overall yields. • Established CSMC-HJ, a Chinese Foundry, as strategic partner for lower technology devices; thereby developing multiple sources for several technologies and product lines while lowering wafer costs by $350.00.• Established two business groups and one engineering team in Austin, Texas, centralizing corporate functions. Show less

Austin, Texas Area

Direct report to the VP of Operations to manage Device Physics/Failure Analysis Laboratories located in Austin, Texas and Fremont, California to provide electrical and physical analysis of sub-micron CMOS integrated circuits for Crystal Semiconductor and Cirrus Logic. • Provided device analysis and design modification support for a large portfolio of devices including current .25 technology and developmental .18 technology. • Interfaced with customers, design, product test… Show more Direct report to the VP of Operations to manage Device Physics/Failure Analysis Laboratories located in Austin, Texas and Fremont, California to provide electrical and physical analysis of sub-micron CMOS integrated circuits for Crystal Semiconductor and Cirrus Logic. • Provided device analysis and design modification support for a large portfolio of devices including current .25 technology and developmental .18 technology. • Interfaced with customers, design, product test engineering, foundry and assembly groups to solve Design, Yield and EFR issues, process fallout and customer returns. • Communicated on daily bases with a major Japanese customer to solve a 5% field failure problem, discovered root cause, formulated corrective action and final closure. Show less

Austin, Texas Area

Manage the Device Physics/Failure Analysis Laboratories located in Austin, Texas to provide electrical and physical analysis of sub-micron CMOS integrated circuits for Crystal Semiconductor and Cirrus Logic. • Performed critical analysis and design modifications of new and existing products utilizing E-beam and mechanical probers, digital and analog testers, Focused Ion Beam Systems, SEM, EDS, and chemical facility.• Developed electrical and physical analysis capabilities… Show more Manage the Device Physics/Failure Analysis Laboratories located in Austin, Texas to provide electrical and physical analysis of sub-micron CMOS integrated circuits for Crystal Semiconductor and Cirrus Logic. • Performed critical analysis and design modifications of new and existing products utilizing E-beam and mechanical probers, digital and analog testers, Focused Ion Beam Systems, SEM, EDS, and chemical facility.• Developed electrical and physical analysis capabilities resulting in improved response time to design, product engineering, and customers for device failure analysis while achieving a failure hit rate of 95% for customer returns. Show less

Austin, Texas Area

Perform electrical and physical analysis on customer returns to root cause, assist design, product, and reliability engineers in fault isolation for initial troubleshooting and for qualification of new products. Communicate with design, device, and process engineers for product and process improvement.

Lubbock, Texas Area

Provided technical support to process and product module groups, assist in solving process problems related to sub micron process flow. Prepare and present reports for customer qualification visits.

Austin, Texas Area

Operate, repair and calibrate voltage, current and resistance equipment; time domain and frequency equipment; microwave equipment. Train and evaluate newly assigned personnel. Monitor out-going quality on all equipment. Give technical support to all laboratory areas. Specialties in elemental spectrometer maintenance, calibration and analysis; microwave repair, measurement and calibration; ECM Calibration and repair and tactical air navigation system repair and calibration. Honorable… Show more Operate, repair and calibrate voltage, current and resistance equipment; time domain and frequency equipment; microwave equipment. Train and evaluate newly assigned personnel. Monitor out-going quality on all equipment. Give technical support to all laboratory areas. Specialties in elemental spectrometer maintenance, calibration and analysis; microwave repair, measurement and calibration; ECM Calibration and repair and tactical air navigation system repair and calibration. Honorable discharge, Top Secret Clerance Show less

Lubbock, Texas Area

Supervised 8 process control inspectors in LMOS 5 wafer fab monitoring all processes with SPC, inspecting wafers at all critical inspection points and insuring all factory utilities operating within specifications.

Bachelor Of Sicence, Electrical Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: Texas Tech Alumni Association Supporting the students of Texas Tech University

Associate Degree, Electronic System Technology