Dathan Valdez
Laveen,AZ
Summary
Successful at applying electronics, electrical circuitry expertise to different practical issues. Skilled in investigating and diagnosing problems and completing root cause analysis. Understands technical information and devises forward-thinking effective solutions that help customers achieve operational and safety targets.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Test/Mold/Epoxy Engineer Technician
Intel
04.2010 - Current
- Led the DEMO/Reuse for MFP00007 in the Mold Module
- Worked with all 4 shifts and engineering to ensure checklists, Trans documents, and ECUDLS were filled out correctly
- My actions led to a successful DEMO/ Reuse of this toolset
- Recognized by engineering for his great support all year round in Mold and has been recognized by MTs and MEOSs
- Always provides mentoring and leadership to both new and experienced engineers as well as technicians in MOL
- Trains MTs to perform level 1.5 tasks in Epoxy and MOLD
- Provides advice and next steps to on shift MEOSs, tool owners, and engineers when issues occur
- Developed a new conversion procedure for 95mm LFHA
- The current procedure had been causing strips to be damaged intermittently
- Worked with MTEO and the new procedure added a 0.4mm gap to the width during conversion
- To date no 95mm strips have been damaged due to conversion setup with new procedure.
Subfab Facilities Technician
Intel
11.2004 - 04.2010
- Selected to complete a three week training assignment on the new abatement toolset in order to assist in the training of peers and ensure the factory’s success for 1264 process
- Responsible for corrective maintenance and performing PM’s on vacuum pumps, heat exchangers, chillers, and abatement tools for both 200mm and 300mm processes
- Developed and implemented checklists and specs for the STO Subfab toolsets.
Planar Equipment Technician
Intel
05.2002 - 11.2004
- Accountable for operating, qualifying, and troubleshooting Ebara Regen toolsets while maintaining proficiency on my Level 3 certification
- Selected as the Lead Technician to manage daily activities and allocate resources to ensure the success of our shift
- Cross-Trained peers to run product, Qualifications, DOEs, troubleshoot, repair, and perform major and minor preventative maintenance on the Ebara F-Rex toolset
- Attained Level 3 certification, COHE inspector, and Level 2 certifier for the Planar Regen module.
Planar Install/Qual Technician
Intel
04.2001 - 05.2002
- Managed several contractors and vendors to ensure jobs were performed to Intel’s specifications and safety procedures while meeting factory milestones
- Ensured Polishers and Scrubbers were installed and qualified meeting factory specifications
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
Planar Equipment Technician
Intel
06.1997 - 04.2001
- Responsible for area output to achieve factory goals
- Attained Level 3 Cert on Ontrak Scrubber, Westech Polisher, and Level 2 on GAARD Polisher
- Responsible for Corrective Maintenance and PM’s in the Planar Module at Fab12.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology -
DeVry University
Phoenix, Arizona06.1997
Skills
- Well Developed Technical Expert with more than 27 years Semiconductor experience in areas of Install, Demo, Maintenance, and Customer Support
- Outstanding Technical Leader who provides guidance, direction, and motivation to all team members
- Excellent Critical Thinker and Problem Solver in high stress environments
- Team Player and Self Starter, with Strong Morals and Values
- Strong Troubleshooting Techniques in repairing complex electromechanical systems
- Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, circuits, and mechanical drawings
- Extensive Knowledge of robotics, pneumatics, fluid and vacuum systems
- Ability to communicate between technical and non-technical worlds
Equipment Knowledge
- Planar 200mm and 300mm toolsets: Westech, AMAT Reflexion, Ontrak Series 0 and 2, IPEC 676, EBARA F-Rex 300.
- Subfab 200mm and 300mm toolsets: ATMI and Edwards Abatement, SMC chillers, and Edwards vacuum pumps.
- Test/Epoxy/Mold Assembly Test toolsets: Asymtek, Heller, Grohmann, and Blu M Ovens, Sonoscan, Besi Mold, Nordson Plasma, and Apic Yamada Wafer Mold.
Timeline
Test/Mold/Epoxy Engineer Technician
Intel
04.2010 - Current
Subfab Facilities Technician
Intel
11.2004 - 04.2010
Planar Equipment Technician
Intel
05.2002 - 11.2004
Planar Install/Qual Technician
Intel
04.2001 - 05.2002
Planar Equipment Technician
Intel
06.1997 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology -
DeVry University