APRIL DAVIS
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Talented process and defect reduction technician bringing eight years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Excellent communicator who is skilled working in high-pressure environments. Self-motivated team player who takes direction well; seeking a job that utilizes data analysis skills regularly.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technician II - Yield Analysis
Microchip
01.2023 - 02.2023
Lithography Process Technician
Intel
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Monitored line for Lithography related defects and took action to determine defective tool or process
- Monitored systems and updated data to ensure correct critical dimensions in lithography mask
- Performed image analysis and tracer on tools when necessary
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment during scheduled downtime
- Used SPC, MES, and JMP regularly
Caltech SURF Fellow
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Used ArcGIS to georeference map images from HiRISE to CTX in support of InSight lander mission
- Georeferenced photoclinometry data to aid in landing site selection
Intern
NASA Ames Research Center
01.2014 - 10.2014
- Designed hardware and experiments for vacuum chamber and ambient soil sample tests
- Used extensive drill data to create equations describing substrate strength in terms of water content
- Aided in writing Discovery Class Mission proposal and spoke at preliminary design review
SETI Institute
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Determined mineral types in Mawrth Vallis, Mars based on hydroxyl group/metal interactions
- Analyzed VNIR and TIR spectroscopy data
- Analyzed Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars (CRISM) data using ENVI+IDL
- Used KaleidaGraph and MS Excel to create spread sheets and graphs for lab/CRISM comparison
Assistant Manager
GameStop
04.2008 - 06.2011
Engineering Technician
Infineon Technologies/Qimonda NA
03.2003 - 02.2009
- Evaluated SEM images for inline quality control of semiconductor product
- Analyzed data, identified problems, and took appropriate corrective action without supervision
- Familiar with cleanroom operations, including OSHA protocols and HAZMAT response procedures
Motor Vehicle Operator
U.S. Army
04.1999 - 10.2003
Education
Studied Geology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZStudied Geophysics
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CASkills
- Lean Six Sigma
- SPC
- Data and image analysis
- Process Monitoring
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Soldering
Experience with
- Kaleidagraph
- SolidWorks
- ArcGIS
Accomplishments
- Intel Wafer Superhero Award
- NASA Group Achievement Award for work on IceBreaker Mars Mission
- Multiple awards for catching process and defect issues at Intel
- Two Gold President's Volunteer Service Awards
- Army Achievement Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, two National Defense Medals, and an
Overseas Service Ribbon while serving in U.S. Army
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- Multiple six week periods of field research in Mars-analog and extreme environments (Haughton-Mars Project, Mars Desert Research Station, Death Valley)
- 10+ years CPR, First Aid, and HAZMAT Technician Level Certification (1999-2010)
- Machine shop certified through Arizona State University (2018)
Timeline
Senior Technician II - Yield Analysis
Microchip
01.2023 - 02.2023
Lithography Process Technician
Intel
08.2019 - 10.2022
Caltech SURF Fellow
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
06.2015 - 03.2016
Intern
NASA Ames Research Center
01.2014 - 10.2014
SETI Institute
06.2013 - 08.2013
Assistant Manager
GameStop
04.2008 - 06.2011
Engineering Technician
Infineon Technologies/Qimonda NA
03.2003 - 02.2009
Motor Vehicle Operator
U.S. Army
04.1999 - 10.2003
Studied Geology
Arizona State University
Studied Geophysics
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona