ARMIN ARIA
Aloha,OR
Summary
Experienced semiconductor project manager with strengths in project scheduling, equipment qualification, vendor management, and BOM control. Led complex tool installs, factory ramp-ups, and cross-functional coordination while improving safety compliance, cost control, and delivery timelines.
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
UCT
Hillsboro, Oregon
12.2025 - Current
- Led design, procurement, and integration of interconnects and interface plates for advanced manufacturing tools, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
- Planned, tracked, and reported project timelines and personnel performance, while optimizing cost efficiency through effective resource management.
- Coordinated supply chain cycles and vendor partnerships to maintain schedules for complex tool integration and factory conversions, and enhancing operational readiness.
- Directed cross-functional teams through semiconductor equipment installs and global factory ramp-ups, supporting site qualification timelines.
Project Engineer
HIS Innovations Group
Hillsboro, Oregon
06.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed end-to-end tool conversions for active sustaining and production equipment across Intel accounts, from initial design and BOM through final site execution, to support rapid green-to-green turnaround and reduce manufacturing downtime.
- Coordinated cross-functional projects as primary contact between customer requirements and internal engineering teams, converting custom design needs into actionable deliverables for semiconductor pump and chiller frames.
- Partnered with EHS teams to create and apply detailed pre-task plans for installation and conversion phases, supporting safety compliance during high-risk site work.
- Facilitated troubleshooting and coordinated technical support for site teams using 8D problem-solving methods, resolving quality and safety escalations promptly.
- Supported quoting for new product integration, aligning engineering capabilities with customer budget expectations.
Process Engineer
Intel
Hillsboro, Oregon
04.2020 - 06.2024
- Implemented SPC methodologies to monitor and control key process parameters, ensuring consistent and predictable performance in dielectric film deposition.
- Owned and managed Lam Research PECVD tools within the dielectrics band, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Oversaw tool scheduling, maintenance, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including process engineers and technicians, to address tool-related issues and improve overall semiconductor manufacturing processes.
- As a co-project owner, the implementation of a new heating system for a first of kind tool set was successfully executed, resulting in a decrease in down time by 240 hours per year and an improvement to the overall efficiency of the tool set.
- Project owner for desegregation Initiative successfully executed a strategic plan that incorporated inventory reduction, transportation cost optimization, and compliance with cross-site requirements, resulting in a substantial cost savings of over $10 million for the company.
- On-call engineer in rotation for sustaining efforts of the factory, responsibilities include strategizing and scheduling over 30 daily maintenance jobs to minimize downtime. Close collaboration with floor technicians is necessary for troubleshooting, procuring parts and resolving logistical issues. The role requires being solely responsible for any safety or quality events of the tools and conducting pre-task planning and plans of action for technicians to follow.
- Key member of the team responsible for approving Continuous Improvement Proposals (CIP) from various suppliers, piloting and implementing changes across the local and worldwide factories. The role involves managing specifications and providing training to technicians on the maintenance and operation of four major suppliers’ equipment, as well as owning specifications for the worldwide branches.
- Key member of the supply chain management team, responsible for ensuring that the factory's needs are met with regards to inventory levels for consumable parts or equipment. I balance the demo and install tools Gantt chart to predict future factory demand and manage the size of the repair inventory loop in the Bill of Materials (BOM) for two of company's major suppliers.
Process Engineer
Siva Power
Santa Clara, California
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Spearhead equipment failure analysis through a thorough review of log data of equipment processes; determine and implement corrective actions for maintenance when equipment failed or required repairs.
- Review processes and identify required areas of improvement and make recommendations to meet project objectives; track project progress and adjust planning to optimize workflow.
- Co-led operations of key high-rate large-area semiconductor-on-glass co-deposition tool; review the design and make suggestions to simplify maintenance and bolster safety for the equipment and technicians.
- Manage and track feedstock inventory to order highly essential raw materials, preventing production delays.
- Design and integrate helium leak detection method on a high vacuum deposition tool (with Agilent: HLD MR30)
Research Assistant
Kimia Corp.
Santa Clara, California
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Spearheaded ad hoc scientific literature search, leveraging findings to refine strategy and experimental design.
- Managed the inquiry and acquisition of chemical compounds and lab equipment within a budget; enabled savings without compromising quality through selective sourcing and by leveraging longstanding vendor relations.
- Trained new Lab Technicians on safety procedures, regulations, equipment use, and organic chemistry processes, including performing a reaction, workup, and purification.
Laboratory Technician
Kimia Corp.
Santa Clara, California
09.2013 - 07.2016
- Set up and ran a variety of chemical reactions, including extreme conditions, in small and medium scales; reaction setup and management to free up research assistants and researchers.
- Maintained and repaired a range of key laboratory equipment, including orbital shakers, conventional and dry vacuum pumps, and chillers, eliminating unanticipated repair downtime.
- Performed sample preparation and chemical testing for Kimia Corp. laboratory operations.
- Calibrated instruments and maintained testing equipment following Kimia Corp. procedures.
- Recorded test results and updated laboratory logs with accurate data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA07-2018
Skills
- Semiconductor integration
- Project scheduling
- Equipment qualification
- Bill of Materials oversight
- Supply chain planning
- Vendor management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cost tracking
- Risk management
- 8D analysis
- Cross-functional coordination
- Problem solving
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Timeline
Project Manager
UCT
12.2025 - Current
Project Engineer
HIS Innovations Group
06.2024 - 12.2025
Process Engineer
Intel
04.2020 - 06.2024
Process Engineer
Siva Power
09.2018 - 10.2019
Research Assistant
Kimia Corp.
07.2016 - 09.2018
Laboratory Technician
Kimia Corp.
09.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
San Jose State University