Esteban Espino
Manteca,CA
Summary
Dedicated Equipment Maintenance Technician with over 10 years of combined experience in high-tech manufacturing and the U.S. Air Force operations. Proven ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair complex semiconductor systems, including plasma etch tools, vacuum chambers, leak detection equipment, and wafer processing tools. Skilled in working in cleanroom environments, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and using diagnostic instruments such as oscilloscopes, DVMs, and helium leak detectors. Former RF Transmission Systems Technician with a track record of precision, reliability, and leadership under high-pressure conditions. Currently pursuing a B.S. In computer science, to expand software-based maintenance capabilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Module Test Technician
Lam Research Corp
01.2016 - 04.2023
- Maintained and repaired semiconductor etch tools involving plasma, gases, and vacuum systems.
- Assisted engineers with testing and prototyping new systems and improving test methodologies.
- Contributed to over 200 successful installations in cleanroom environments, achieving 100% customer satisfaction.
- Executed preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and rework procedures to ensure operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed system faults using helium leak detectors
- Installed fixtures and performed wafer-level tests in ISO-standard cleanroom environments.
RF Transmission Systems Technician
United States Air Force
11.2010 - 05.2015
- Supervised ground radio and RF maintenance, ensuring optimal performance of deployed systems.
- Installed and maintained satellite, line-of-sight, and wideband communication systems.
- Performed intricate alignment and calibration of encryption and wireless transmission equipment.
- Led a five-member team during multi-million-dollar equipment consolidation and lifecycle management efforts.
- Conducted circuit testing and isolation of faults, and ensured compliance with military specifications.
- Maintained accountability for over $20M in mission-critical communications hardware.
- Performed fault diagnosis, corrosion control, and preventive maintenance inspections on $30M in radio equipment.
- Deployed, maintained, and installed mobile and transportable communications systems, including AN/TSC-179 GMT, iDirect Modem, ViaSat EBEM, Harris AN/PRC-117/G, AN/PRC-152, PSC-5, and Motorola XTS-5000 radios.
- Troubleshot and repaired beyond-line-of-sight, line-of-sight, and wideband ground-based systems supporting C4ISR and PACAF operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science (In Progress)
Las Positas College
Livermore, CA01-2026
Vacuum Technology Workshop - Applied Physics / Engineering Technology
Las Positas College
Livermore, CA05-2022
AAS - Telecommunications
RWM Fiber Optics Inc
Carson, CA01-2016
AAS - RF Transmission Systems
USAF Technical Training School
Biloxi, MS01-2011
AAS - Electronic Principles
USAF Technical Training School
Biloxi, MS01-2011
Skills
- Electro-Mechanical and RF System Troubleshooting
- Oscilloscopes, DVMs, and signal analyzers
- System Integration and Alignment
- Cabling and connector testing
- Cleanroom protocols and equipment calibration
- Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance and Diagnostics
- Vacuum Systems & Leak Detection
- Fiber optics
- RF Systems & SATCOM Equipment
- MS Office, Excel
- Object-oriented programming
Introductory Python,
C development - Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
Professional Development
- Self-Study: Intro to Python Programming
Gained foundational understanding of Python syntax, variables, loops, conditionals, functions, and basic object-oriented concepts. Applied skills in small-scale automation, data processing, and troubleshooting scripts to enhance testing workflows.
Awards
- Airman of the Quarter, Q2 2014
- Meritorious Unit Award, 2012
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal, 2013
- Air Force Longevity Service Award, 2016
Additional Qualifications
- Eligible for Security Clearance
- Fluent in English, Limited Spanish Proficiency
- Willing to work extended hours
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
Timeline
Module Test Technician
Lam Research Corp
01.2016 - 04.2023
RF Transmission Systems Technician
United States Air Force
11.2010 - 05.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science (In Progress)
Las Positas College
Vacuum Technology Workshop - Applied Physics / Engineering Technology
Las Positas College
AAS - Telecommunications
RWM Fiber Optics Inc
AAS - RF Transmission Systems
USAF Technical Training School
AAS - Electronic Principles
USAF Technical Training School