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James Murray

Gainesville,VA

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 19 years of valuable Semiconductor expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Fab Engineer 2/Cost Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.
03.2004 - Current
  • Manage projects through the defined process to ensure all aspects/deliverables are met
  • Provide routine reports on project status
  • Acted as a Key Stakeholder in the Manage Facilities Business Process
  • Administered Quality Program Coordination
  • Utilized skills to improve quality metrics for the department
  • Coached Facilities TMs to improve methods of quality control and assurance
  • Coordinated with corporate and site quality teams to ensure Facilities is aligned with world-wide efforts
  • Represented Facilities on the in meetings with site quality
  • Served as the Facilities representative for quality related BPI (Business Process Improvement) efforts
  • Maintained the Facilities quality website to include direct access to all necessary quality resources including metrics, documentation, FMEA, audits, SPC, BPI, excursion action items, etc.
  • Managed events through 8D analysis to ensure creation, monitoring, action item review, and closeout occur as documented
  • Promoted a quality conscious culture within your sphere of influence
  • Supported and drove the use of the MOC (Management of Change) and ECN (Engineering Change Notice) processes
  • Drove innovative, strategic solutions for quality improvement
  • Advocated Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security
  • Followed all safety and environmental procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
  • I am an active participant in the EHSS program
  • Ensured Cost Reduction

Fab Area Supervisor 2

Micron Technology, Inc.
Manassas, VA
03.2007 - 03.2023
  • Ensured compliance to safety and OSHA regulations across the fabrication facility, area leadership and area line management mentoring across the production and engineering shift personnel.
  • Escalation of down tool events preventing the potential of missed shipments.
  • Managed 8-15 people at any given time
  • Covered the Shift Manager duties as needed
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Workforfoce Development Lead

Micron Technology, Inc.
Manassas, VA
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Assisted the workforce development team with development, implementation, management, and tracking of technical skill improvement of the site workforce
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Partnered with key stakeholders and customers to develop and implement tactical and strategic training plans that skill up the workforce to execute in a high quality facility meeting the goals and key performance indicators of the site
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Wafer Fab Operator

Micron Technology, Inc.
Manassas, VA
03.2004 - 04.2007
  • Controlled processing cycles and monitored machinery in operation to spot problems.
  • Maintained and verified processing, production and inspection information reports.
  • Monitored semiconductor operations and adjusted controls of processing machines and equipment to produce compositions with specific electronic properties.
  • Managed equipment loading and unloading and moved finished work to stations for further processing.

Armed Security Officer

Barton Protective Services
08.2000 - 03.2004
  • Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
  • Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.

Lead Metal Cell Operator

Howmet Hampton Castings/Alcoa
08.1994 - 07.2000


  • Completed frequent inspections to identify and resolve problems affecting performance.
  • Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
  • Communicated processing instructions to other workers.
  • Set up and calibrated equipment for industrial gas turbine tools to maintain efficiency

Hospitalman Third Class Petty Officer

United States Navy, USN
08.1990 - 08.1998
  • Triaged and assessed phone calls from facilities, physicians and patients to prioritize care and quickly handle urgent issues.
  • Initiated interaction with primary care physicians to determine admission and discharge plans for patients.
  • Investigated patient medical coverage to determine coverage eligibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Collected specimens to prepare for laboratory testing.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

No Degree -

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Skills

  • Job Specifications
  • Microchip Evaluation
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Project/Program Management
  • Facilities SIPP Coordinator
  • RFI's
  • MS Office
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Excel
  • Business Process
  • Performance Metric

Timeline

Workforfoce Development Lead

Micron Technology, Inc.
08.2020 - 10.2021

Fab Area Supervisor 2

Micron Technology, Inc.
03.2007 - 03.2023

Fab Engineer 2/Cost Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.
03.2004 - Current

Wafer Fab Operator

Micron Technology, Inc.
03.2004 - 04.2007

Armed Security Officer

Barton Protective Services
08.2000 - 03.2004

Lead Metal Cell Operator

Howmet Hampton Castings/Alcoa
08.1994 - 07.2000

Hospitalman Third Class Petty Officer

United States Navy, USN
08.1990 - 08.1998

Eastern Kentucky University

Virginia Commonwealth University

No Degree -

George Mason University
James Murray