Experience

Luxtera, Inc.

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr Manufacturing Engineer

  • Nov 2011 - Present

  Senior Process Engineer – Manufacturing Engineering Group  Strategically grow manufacturing operations and the sustainability and expansion of key processes. Increase production volume from 50 piece runs to over 0.25M parts annually.  Lead the company toward its aim to public offering by 2019. Enhance the profitability, efficiency, and output of the facility to nearly $45M in annual revenue.  Collaboratively lead a team of two Technicians and two Engineers throughout the… Show more Senior Process Engineer – Manufacturing Engineering Group  Strategically grow manufacturing operations and the sustainability and expansion of key processes. Increase production volume from 50 piece runs to over 0.25M parts annually.  Lead the company toward its aim to public offering by 2019. Enhance the profitability, efficiency, and output of the facility to nearly $45M in annual revenue.  Collaboratively lead a team of two Technicians and two Engineers throughout the manufacturing/assembly process. Align the company’s goals and objectives with the output and efficiency goals of the company.  Drastically improve customer satisfaction and retention to 99% through the on time delivery of key orders and critical projects. Show less Senior Process Engineer – Manufacturing Engineering Group  Strategically grow manufacturing operations and the sustainability and expansion of key processes. Increase production volume from 50 piece runs to over 0.25M parts annually.  Lead the company toward its aim to public offering by 2019. Enhance the profitability, efficiency, and output of the facility to nearly $45M in annual revenue.  Collaboratively lead a team of two Technicians and two Engineers throughout the… Show more Senior Process Engineer – Manufacturing Engineering Group  Strategically grow manufacturing operations and the sustainability and expansion of key processes. Increase production volume from 50 piece runs to over 0.25M parts annually.  Lead the company toward its aim to public offering by 2019. Enhance the profitability, efficiency, and output of the facility to nearly $45M in annual revenue.  Collaboratively lead a team of two Technicians and two Engineers throughout the manufacturing/assembly process. Align the company’s goals and objectives with the output and efficiency goals of the company.  Drastically improve customer satisfaction and retention to 99% through the on time delivery of key orders and critical projects. Show less



Abbott Vascular (Temecula, California)

• Temecula, California

• Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Nov 2007 - Jun 2010

  Supplier Quality Engineer, 04/2008 10/2010  Tasked with investigating and root causing the weakest link within the Xience 5 process equipment. Awarded the position as CAPA Investigator after virtually eliminating process inefficiency with the Xience 5 equipment.  Explored supplier partnerships and development opportunities within the supply chain. Improved their output and productivity through continuous improvement projects. Life Cycle Engineer, 04/2006 - 03/2008  Generated… Show more Supplier Quality Engineer, 04/2008 10/2010  Tasked with investigating and root causing the weakest link within the Xience 5 process equipment. Awarded the position as CAPA Investigator after virtually eliminating process inefficiency with the Xience 5 equipment.  Explored supplier partnerships and development opportunities within the supply chain. Improved their output and productivity through continuous improvement projects. Life Cycle Engineer, 04/2006 - 03/2008  Generated equipment life cycle requirements as well as SOP/DOP requirements. Established a comprehensive maintenance program and improved equipment uptime by 100%. Show less Supplier Quality Engineer, 04/2008 10/2010  Tasked with investigating and root causing the weakest link within the Xience 5 process equipment. Awarded the position as CAPA Investigator after virtually eliminating process inefficiency with the Xience 5 equipment.  Explored supplier partnerships and development opportunities within the supply chain. Improved their output and productivity through continuous improvement projects. Life Cycle Engineer, 04/2006 - 03/2008  Generated… Show more Supplier Quality Engineer, 04/2008 10/2010  Tasked with investigating and root causing the weakest link within the Xience 5 process equipment. Awarded the position as CAPA Investigator after virtually eliminating process inefficiency with the Xience 5 equipment.  Explored supplier partnerships and development opportunities within the supply chain. Improved their output and productivity through continuous improvement projects. Life Cycle Engineer, 04/2006 - 03/2008  Generated equipment life cycle requirements as well as SOP/DOP requirements. Established a comprehensive maintenance program and improved equipment uptime by 100%. Show less



RULL ENGINEERING SERVICES, Murrieta, CA. 03-2002 – 04-2006

• Murrieta, California

• Semiconductor, Microelectronics Process & Equipment Optimization Engineer (Consultant)

  • Mar 2002 - Apr 2006

  RULL ENGINEERING SERVICES, Murrieta, CA. 03-2002 – 04-2006 Semiconductor, Microelectronics Process & Equipment Optimization Engineer (Consultant)  Served as a trusted business partner, consultant, and subject matter expert to a variety of different clients throughout California and Arizona. Secured an additional new business contract with Abbott Vascular.  Improved the sustainability and efficiency of client processes through continuous improvement and manufacturing improvements… Show more RULL ENGINEERING SERVICES, Murrieta, CA. 03-2002 – 04-2006 Semiconductor, Microelectronics Process & Equipment Optimization Engineer (Consultant)  Served as a trusted business partner, consultant, and subject matter expert to a variety of different clients throughout California and Arizona. Secured an additional new business contract with Abbott Vascular.  Improved the sustainability and efficiency of client processes through continuous improvement and manufacturing improvements. Grew contract value to $150k+ every year.  Navigated complex projects for clients that directly aligned with their business goals and objectives. Drove strategic decision-making processes that influenced future projects and contracts. Show less RULL ENGINEERING SERVICES, Murrieta, CA. 03-2002 – 04-2006 Semiconductor, Microelectronics Process & Equipment Optimization Engineer (Consultant)  Served as a trusted business partner, consultant, and subject matter expert to a variety of different clients throughout California and Arizona. Secured an additional new business contract with Abbott Vascular.  Improved the sustainability and efficiency of client processes through continuous improvement and manufacturing improvements… Show more RULL ENGINEERING SERVICES, Murrieta, CA. 03-2002 – 04-2006 Semiconductor, Microelectronics Process & Equipment Optimization Engineer (Consultant)  Served as a trusted business partner, consultant, and subject matter expert to a variety of different clients throughout California and Arizona. Secured an additional new business contract with Abbott Vascular.  Improved the sustainability and efficiency of client processes through continuous improvement and manufacturing improvements. Grew contract value to $150k+ every year.  Navigated complex projects for clients that directly aligned with their business goals and objectives. Drove strategic decision-making processes that influenced future projects and contracts. Show less



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• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Process Development Engineer

  • Apr 1999 - Feb 2002

  Sr. Process Development Engineer (with Security Clearance). • Group leader of technically skilled engineers, technicians and machine operators of Hybrid microelectronics assembly. • Wrote wire bond programs for the K&S and Palomar Systems Automatic wire bond machines. (I.e. K&S Model 1488turbo, 1419, 1488plus, Palomar Technologies Model 2460-2, 2460-4 & 2460-5. Sustained K&S 4123,4124 4523AD manual bonders, Hybond Manual Bonders and Westbond manual bonders) • Develop and write internal… Show more Sr. Process Development Engineer (with Security Clearance). • Group leader of technically skilled engineers, technicians and machine operators of Hybrid microelectronics assembly. • Wrote wire bond programs for the K&S and Palomar Systems Automatic wire bond machines. (I.e. K&S Model 1488turbo, 1419, 1488plus, Palomar Technologies Model 2460-2, 2460-4 & 2460-5. Sustained K&S 4123,4124 4523AD manual bonders, Hybond Manual Bonders and Westbond manual bonders) • Develop and write internal process specs for all assembly requirements per customer requirements. This includes Wafer Sawing, Visual Inspection, Die attach (Eutectic, Silver glass, Non-conductive epoxies and other specialized materials) • Trained and Support fellow workers in all aspect of Hybrid assembly operations. • Wrote internal machine operating procedures and proper preventive maintenance procedure. • Made sure that internal machine maintenance was done on time and satisfies internal audit, ISO 9000, BSI manufacturing practices and Mil specs. Show less Sr. Process Development Engineer (with Security Clearance). • Group leader of technically skilled engineers, technicians and machine operators of Hybrid microelectronics assembly. • Wrote wire bond programs for the K&S and Palomar Systems Automatic wire bond machines. (I.e. K&S Model 1488turbo, 1419, 1488plus, Palomar Technologies Model 2460-2, 2460-4 & 2460-5. Sustained K&S 4123,4124 4523AD manual bonders, Hybond Manual Bonders and Westbond manual bonders) • Develop and write internal… Show more Sr. Process Development Engineer (with Security Clearance). • Group leader of technically skilled engineers, technicians and machine operators of Hybrid microelectronics assembly. • Wrote wire bond programs for the K&S and Palomar Systems Automatic wire bond machines. (I.e. K&S Model 1488turbo, 1419, 1488plus, Palomar Technologies Model 2460-2, 2460-4 & 2460-5. Sustained K&S 4123,4124 4523AD manual bonders, Hybond Manual Bonders and Westbond manual bonders) • Develop and write internal process specs for all assembly requirements per customer requirements. This includes Wafer Sawing, Visual Inspection, Die attach (Eutectic, Silver glass, Non-conductive epoxies and other specialized materials) • Trained and Support fellow workers in all aspect of Hybrid assembly operations. • Wrote internal machine operating procedures and proper preventive maintenance procedure. • Made sure that internal machine maintenance was done on time and satisfies internal audit, ISO 9000, BSI manufacturing practices and Mil specs. Show less



Kyocera International, Inc. (North America)

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sr. Process/Equipment Engineer

  • Dec 1994 - Jan 1999

  Sr. Process/Equipment/Maintenance Engineer • Led a group of 3 Engineers, 8 Technicians and 12 Production operators to be able to pass and attain Cyrix microprocessor assembly certification in order to secure a long-term work contract. • Wire bond group leader in establishing Kyocera America Inc. a Military Standard Qualified sub-contractor company in the Semiconductor Industry. • Wrote and Administered Kyocera's Preventative maintenance program on all SCA Division capital equipment… Show more Sr. Process/Equipment/Maintenance Engineer • Led a group of 3 Engineers, 8 Technicians and 12 Production operators to be able to pass and attain Cyrix microprocessor assembly certification in order to secure a long-term work contract. • Wire bond group leader in establishing Kyocera America Inc. a Military Standard Qualified sub-contractor company in the Semiconductor Industry. • Wrote and Administered Kyocera's Preventative maintenance program on all SCA Division capital equipment, namely Automatic Wire bonder's (i.e. K&S 1470, 1471, 1472, 1474fp, 1484XQ, 1488turbo & 1488plus.) Shinkawa Automatic Die Attach, Viking Pick & Place, Disco Automatic wafer saw. • Served as a liaison between Kyocera America Engineering and customers engineering for manufacturability and assembly issues. • Interfaced with equipment vendor to improve existing machine per production requirements. • Initiated Engineering evaluation in ongoing products to improve Yield, Cost reduction and Cycle time reduction. Show less Sr. Process/Equipment/Maintenance Engineer • Led a group of 3 Engineers, 8 Technicians and 12 Production operators to be able to pass and attain Cyrix microprocessor assembly certification in order to secure a long-term work contract. • Wire bond group leader in establishing Kyocera America Inc. a Military Standard Qualified sub-contractor company in the Semiconductor Industry. • Wrote and Administered Kyocera's Preventative maintenance program on all SCA Division capital equipment… Show more Sr. Process/Equipment/Maintenance Engineer • Led a group of 3 Engineers, 8 Technicians and 12 Production operators to be able to pass and attain Cyrix microprocessor assembly certification in order to secure a long-term work contract. • Wire bond group leader in establishing Kyocera America Inc. a Military Standard Qualified sub-contractor company in the Semiconductor Industry. • Wrote and Administered Kyocera's Preventative maintenance program on all SCA Division capital equipment, namely Automatic Wire bonder's (i.e. K&S 1470, 1471, 1472, 1474fp, 1484XQ, 1488turbo & 1488plus.) Shinkawa Automatic Die Attach, Viking Pick & Place, Disco Automatic wafer saw. • Served as a liaison between Kyocera America Engineering and customers engineering for manufacturability and assembly issues. • Interfaced with equipment vendor to improve existing machine per production requirements. • Initiated Engineering evaluation in ongoing products to improve Yield, Cost reduction and Cycle time reduction. Show less



Kulicke & Soffa

• Singapore
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Field Service Engineer

  • Feb 1987 - Nov 1994

  • Handled and administered over 100 key accounts in Southern California for k&s assembly equipment such as die bonder and wire bonder (ball bond, wedge bond and ribbon bonding). • Install new machine, train customer to new equipment usage, provided engineering support to customer regarding application and equipment repair. • Handled and administered over 100 key accounts in Southern California for k&s assembly equipment such as die bonder and wire bonder (ball bond, wedge bond and ribbon bonding). • Install new machine, train customer to new equipment usage, provided engineering support to customer regarding application and equipment repair.