Jacob Eckert
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Organized Manufacturing Engineering Technician with a successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Philips
09.2023 - Current
- Complet root cause analysis investigations to identify underlying problems in manufacturing processes.
- Participate in kaizen events leading to measurable improvements in production efficiency and team performance.
- Provide technical expertise for the resolution of manufacturing challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Develop automation tools to improve efficiency, eliminate waste and free up labor hours for other needs.
- Reduce downtime by proactively identifying potential issues and executing preventive measures.
- Perform general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues and implement effective solutions.
Maintenance Technician II – Maintenance Engineer
Philips
05.2016 - 09.2023
- Perform equipment repair IQ’s and Full IQ’s along with Windchill QR submission
- Audit Maintenance Connection service request and preventative maintenance WOs for accuracy
- Completed the field service engineer CVX300 / CVX300P and PLS Neximer laser training program
- Perform Laser services on the catheter production CVX300 lasers
- Perform laser production final test laser audits
- Support the maintenance needs of the Laser and Catheter production groups
- Created an Excel form that tracks the performance of each catheter production laser to predict which laser will need a routine service and to see when the vessels need to be replaced due to poor performance
- Use Solid works to create drawings for new parts / tools.
CMP Equipment Engineer
Atmel
01.2007 - 05.2016
- Practiced inventory control for replacement parts with special attention to cost saving opportunities
- Provided continuous development and optimization of equipment preventive maintenance procedures and schedules as part of a continuous improvement process (CIP)
- Supervised the daily tasks and performance of 8 maintenance technicians in a 24/7 manufacturing facility
- Actively worked towards area improvements through PAT meetings, observations, and on-going experience
- Was in charge of new equipment installs, including equipment placement, facility requirements and chemical supply
- Support the fab whether it was hard downs, routine downs, or PM’s.
Chemical Mechanical Polish Maintenance Technician
Atmel
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Followed written PM specifications on a variety of equipment in the CMP area
- Disassembled, cleaned, and reassemble various sub-assemblies as part of routine and preventive maintenance activities
- Applied appropriate diagnostic techniques to identify and correct common failures on equipment and assist other technicians or engineers to collect and resolve part failures based on process or historical equipment data.
Pump Technician
Atmel
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Performed pump pm’s on all vacuum pumps when they became due
- Troubleshoot and fix vacuum pump issues
- Performed routine maintenance and quarterlies on the Mass chemical delivery Units
- Replaced slurry totes and NH40H barrels in CMP bulk.
Thin films Specialist/Operator
Atmel
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Thin Films
- Oversaw product flow through the production tunnel
- Ensuring balanced product flow to meet or exceed shift goals
- Work with engineering to keep processes running within statistical process control (spc) limits.
Education
AAS - Electrical Technology
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Safety Awareness
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Troubleshooting Strengths
- Equipment Repair
Accomplishments
As a Youth Football Coach, I was an Assistant/Defensive Coach for 4 seasons.
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Philips
09.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician II – Maintenance Engineer
Philips
05.2016 - 09.2023
CMP Equipment Engineer
Atmel
01.2007 - 05.2016
Chemical Mechanical Polish Maintenance Technician
Atmel
01.2006 - 01.2007
Pump Technician
Atmel
01.2005 - 01.2006
Thin films Specialist/Operator
Atmel
01.1998 - 01.2005
AAS - Electrical Technology
Pikes Peak Community College