Garrett Grider
Eagle Mountain,Utah
Summary
Dynamic Equipment Operations Manager with a proven track record at Micron, excelling in performance management and project execution. Skilled in maintenance planning and fostering team development, I drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring safety compliance. Adept at troubleshooting complex systems, I enhance operational efficiency and team engagement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMP Equipment Engineering Manager
Texas Instruments
Lehi, Utah
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver engineering projects on time and within budget.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Supervised engineering and maintenance staff and facilitated hiring, training and personal development.
- Oversaw the development and maintenance of engineering budgets, ensuring projects were delivered within financial constraints.
- Organized data and modeled information for use in key decision-making.
WET PROCESS - EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS MANAGER
MICRON
Lehi, UT
06.2015 - 07.2023
- Directed area equipment supervisors, technicians, and engineers in sustaining and enhancing fab equipment.
- Conducted performance management and professional development through clear expectations and accountability.
- Executed root cause analysis and developed plans for scrap and excursion reduction.
- Fostered team engagement by establishing challenging goals and maintaining clear communication.
- Recruited equipment maintenance technicians, supervisors, engineers, and other organizational roles.
- Communicated performance metrics related to equipment and area operations.
- Managed projects to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Oversaw inventory management and supply chain logistics processes.
WET PROCESS - EQUIPMENT SUPERVISOR
IMFLASH TECHNOLOGIES
Lehi, UT
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Directed 15 Equipment Technicians and Process Engineers to sustain fab operations.
- Managed maintenance schedules for critical manufacturing equipment.
- Developed and implemented succession plans through performance management of direct reports.
- Managed multiple projects and teams for continuous improvement toward strategic objectives.
- Enforced safety policies, ensuring accountability among team members at IMFLASH.
- Established work plans and training goals to promote growth and success of all direct reports.
WET PROCESS - PROCESS ENGINEER
IMFLASH TECHNOLOGIES
Lehi, UT
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Made critical decisions on product disposition and addressed equipment deviations from baseline processing limits.
- Executed experiments, ensuring adherence to specifications and satisfaction of process and equipment engineers.
- Monitored Statistical Process Control, managing product disposition for out-of-control data points.
- Conducted root cause analyses to promptly resolve process-related issues.
WET PROCESS – EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
IMFLASH TECHNOLOGIES
Lehi, UT
10.2007 - 02.2011
- Conducted daily maintenance on semiconductor manufacturing equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Troubleshot and maintained wet process equipment systems, including robotics and instrumentation.
- Monitored operational performance and executed preventative maintenance to mitigate downtime.
- Utilized mechanical, electronic, and software skills for effective troubleshooting and repair of equipment issues.
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
08.2001 - 12.2007
- Performed corrective and preventative maintenance on F-16 fighter avionics systems and sub-systems.
- Performed functional tests on avionics systems to ensure proper performance.
- Executed quality assurance inspections to verify proper installation of components for flight readiness.
Education
B.S. - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Salt Lake City, UT04-2020
A.S. - PROFESSIONAL AERONAUTICS
EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
Daytona Beach, FL10-2009
A.A.S. - AVIONICS TECHNOLOGY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
10-2007
Skills
- Maintenance planning and management
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Performance management
- Staff training and development
- Safety compliance
- Troubleshooting
- Continuous improvement
Certification
FCC Ground Radio Operators License with a Radar Endorsement
Timeline
CMP Equipment Engineering Manager
Texas Instruments
07.2023 - 03.2025
WET PROCESS - EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS MANAGER
MICRON
06.2015 - 07.2023
WET PROCESS - EQUIPMENT SUPERVISOR
IMFLASH TECHNOLOGIES
02.2012 - 06.2015
WET PROCESS - PROCESS ENGINEER
IMFLASH TECHNOLOGIES
02.2011 - 02.2012
WET PROCESS – EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
IMFLASH TECHNOLOGIES
10.2007 - 02.2011
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
08.2001 - 12.2007
B.S. - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
A.S. - PROFESSIONAL AERONAUTICS
EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
A.A.S. - AVIONICS TECHNOLOGY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
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