Conrad Dunfee
Semiconductor Capital Equipment Manufacturing And NPI
Austin,TX
Summary
Hands on leader that has intimate familiarity with semiconductor equipment manufacturing. Result oriented with strong history of leading teams to accomplish aggressive goals. Comfortable collaborating across business functions with internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
New Product Transition Manager
Applied Materials
Austin, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Selected to define this new role for mainframe development group
- Lead cross-functional teams in development and transfer of supply chain and manufacturing process to Singapore
- Decreased product lifecycle from prototype to high volume manufacturing by 9 months
- $500,000 cost savings in 1st year
- Scope quickly expanded to include escalations and NPI Robots
- Manage development and implementation of cloud-based test network
Pilot Manufacturing Manager
Lam Research
Fremont, CA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed transition and manufacturing operations for NPI (etch process chambers)
- Medium volume, high mix
- Established Non-Standard Work Safety Program
- Constant collaboration with various business units and customer account teams
- Ramped to $120M+ in 1st half of 2020 from $63M in 2019
- Lead multiple aspects of Pandemic BCP recovery, protocol definition, and implementation
- Re-designed labor hour logging system to provide high quality data
- Applied lean principles to improve safety, workflow, quality, and reduce waste
- Achieved aggressive production and quality requirements for etch process modules
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills
- Oversaw hiring processes for over 75 permanent and temporary staff
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints
- Facilities planning
- Headcount modeling
- Mentor/Coach
Pilot Manufacturing Supervisor
Lam Research
Tualatin, OR
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed team of 25 Engineering Technicians in low volume, high mix of various deposition chambers
- Coordinated manufacturing production operations, build, test, and engineering support
- Balanced manufacturing objectives with engineering deliverables
- Designed, programmed, implemented in-house work management system that addressed many ops issues
- Labor hour tracking
- Material management
- 10% reduction of indirect labor hours
- Improved build quality/accuracy
- Read and interpreted schematics, technical documentation and production orders
- Managed departmental performance measures
- Mentor/Coach
Pilot Manufacturing Lead
Lam Research
Tualatin, OR
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Worked with test engineers to develop test procedures and automation scripts
- 1st level of escalation for test issues on NPI line
- Performed accident investigations
- Distributed individual assignments to team members and monitored progress against production timetables
- Trained new employees and promoted supportive, performance-oriented atmosphere by, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety
- Coach/Trainer
Pilot Engineering Tech
Lam Research
Tualatin, OR
07.2015 - 02.2016
- Develop manufacturing process for equipment in development
- Build and test systems and subsystems for early development systems
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports
- Applied engineering principles to develop and operate electrical, mechanical and data processing systems
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standard
- Collaborated with engineers in new product introduction phases to develop and verify design changes
Lead Field Service Engineer
Lam Research
Hillsboro, OR
03.2010 - 07.2015
- Project lead for multiple install projects at various, sites
- Managed daily equipment activities with process engineering activities of Intel engineers at Hillsboro Intel D1D/X plants
- Checked safety practices and integrity of PPE
- Recommended design changes, upgrades and replacements to improve systems performance
- Trained personnel to align objectives, strengthen competencies and standardize operations
- Tested equipment performance and demonstrated operation and servicing of equipment to customer
- Managed maintenance data records and tracked operating information for onsite reference
Quality Inspector
Lam Research
Tualatin, OR
02.2009 - 02.2010
- Developed checklists to coordinate inspections with departmental managers.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
- Maintained high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
- Identified and helped resolve production problems, increasing output while reducing errors.
- Recorded defects and coordinated issue resolution with development team and functional leads.
- Documented findings and produced reports to aide management in assessing and correcting quality concerns.
- Presented clear, organized data in graphs, charts, tables and written reports.
Final Test Technician
Lam Research
Tualatin, OR
2007.10 - 2009.03
- Provided recommendations for improvements in assembly or testing procedures
- Installed laboratory equipment and instrumentation for tests, research and process control
- Conducted tests on electronic components, products, assemblies and systems to determine functional performance
- Interpreted schematics and blueprints to develop run lists and ring-out sheets for new assemblies
- Performed mechanical troubleshooting to identify reliability issues with material
- Tested PECVD, AHM, ALD, Legacy, and wafer handling semiconductor equipment
Defect Metrology Technician
Intel
Hillsboro, OR
06.2002 - 09.2006
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Combat Engineer, Sergeant
Unites States Marine Corp Reserves
06.1997 - 08.2003
- Participated overseas in Operation Enduring Freedom
- Lead Squad of 12-15 Marines
- Army Achievement Medal for Platoon leadership, Joint Taskforce Ozatlan (El Salvador humanitarian mission)
Education
MBA - Organizational Leadership
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 01.2021 - Current
PMP Certification - Project Management
PMI Institute
Austin, TX 05.2021 - 05.2021
Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics -
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA 01.2020 - 12.2020
B.S - Business Management and Leadership
Portland State University
Portland, OR 01.2017 - 06.2019
AAS - Electronics
Umpqua Community College
Roseburg, OR 09.2000 - 06.2002
Websites
Timeline
PMP Certification - Project Management
PMI Institute
05.2021 - 05.2021
MBA - Organizational Leadership
Oregon State University
01.2021 - Current
New Product Transition Manager
Applied Materials
08.2020 - Current
Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics -
San Jose State University
01.2020 - 12.2020
Pilot Manufacturing Manager
Lam Research
08.2018 - 08.2020
Pilot Manufacturing Supervisor
Lam Research
02.2017 - 08.2018
B.S - Business Management and Leadership
Portland State University
01.2017 - 06.2019
Pilot Manufacturing Lead
Lam Research
02.2016 - 02.2017
Pilot Engineering Tech
Lam Research
07.2015 - 02.2016
Lead Field Service Engineer
Lam Research
03.2010 - 07.2015
Quality Inspector
Lam Research
02.2009 - 02.2010
Final Test Technician
Lam Research
2007.10 - 2009.03
Defect Metrology Technician
Intel
06.2002 - 09.2006
AAS - Electronics
Umpqua Community College
09.2000 - 06.2002
Combat Engineer, Sergeant
Unites States Marine Corp Reserves
06.1997 - 08.2003
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