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JAMES T. SHERROD III

Semiconductor Tool Engineer/Master Technician
Hutto,TX

Summary

Professional engineering technician with high standards and focus on achieving results. Skilled in troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance for variety of systems and equipment. Strong team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and ensures reliability. Known for problem-solving abilities, mechanical aptitude, and effective communication skills.

Experienced with mechanical and electrical system maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and safety in and out of the FAB environments. Utilizes diagnostic tools and techniques to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently. Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices that minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for the ability to coach and train individual on all career levels.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
10
10

Certifications

Work History

Field Service Engineer II

Thermo Fisher Scientific
10.2022 - Current
  • Provides onsite commissioning of instruments, installs, repairs, upgrades, updates, and preventive maintenance.
  • Displays integrity, understanding, tact, fairness, and technical knowledge in all customer interactions.
  • Collaborates with internal partners to resolve customer issues and improve processes.
  • Follows all reporting responsibilities of Remote Service Dispatch (RSD) and Field Service Report (FSR) submissions.
  • Follows policies that pertain to the handling of spare parts: ordering, usage, returns, physical count, trunk stock management, etc.
  • Maintains their technical proficiency level for servicing our instrument line-up by reviewing instrument manuals/technical documents, attending trainings, and participation in team meetings.
  • Performed onsite installation, modification and maintenance of systems and equipment.
  • Examined faulty equipment, interpreted reports and analyzed customer complaints to diagnose equipment malfunction.
  • Disassembled and reassembled complex machinery to repair or replace worn or malfunctioning components.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and efficient troubleshooting of complex technical issues.
  • Provided expert technical assistance during installation projects, ensuring proper setup and alignment of complex machinery components.
  • Tested equipment performance and demonstrated operation and servicing of equipment to customer.
  • Performed detailed diagnostics to accurately identify root causes and implement appropriate solutions for improved system performance.

Client Services Project/Asset Manager III (EXPO-8 Startup)

Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Implemented new and improved current processes to manage, monitor and track the returnable assets in ULS & Mainsaver software.
  • Developed and maintained returnable asset inventory register, along with associated engineering fittings, OEM, and 3rd party spares.
  • Operated as lead point of contact with vendors, suppliers, and service providers for all matters.
  • Oversaw and managed the flow off the assets through the Austin factories by partnering, guiding, and influencing cross functional partners also heavily involved in servicing the returnable customer base.
  • Leveraged engineering and solutions to new and existing customers.
  • Shared best practices and learnings with engineering team other asset managers
  • Anticipated, reacted, and escalated potential barriers and challenges to delivering an exceptional experience to returnable asset customers.
  • Oversaw and managed all aspects of new and existing returnable asset routine servicing and maintenance, cleaning, validation, repair, pressure testing, repurposing.

Manufacturing Engineer II

Thermo Fisher Scientific
06.2020 - 03.2022
  • Participated in a factory startup of new COVID test and supplies worldwide.
  • Designed, developed, and managed new equipment and processes. Used BOMs to identify and solve engineering problems.
  • Involved in the purchasing of tools and performed Factory and Site Acceptance Test on them.
  • Reduced production downtime through data collection from error logs, proactive maintenance scheduling and timely equipment repairs.
  • Conducted, recommended & wrote daily tool safety walks. Identified operational weakness, and kept the line running.
  • Completed several projects that required new procedures to be implemented across all shifts. Trained operators & technicians of changes.
  • Created safety protocols along with the Quality Department for new and existing tools.
  • Advised engineers and technicians on how to improve their skillset in the work area.
  • Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
  • Improved manufacturing efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing lean methodologies.
  • Served as technical liaison between customer, manufacturing, quality assurance and vendor and supplier personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician 4

Renesas Semiconductor America
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Worked with equipment engineers and vendors to improve tool performance and reduce problems.
  • Gathered tool data to plot out charts to monitor tool performance.
  • Gave weekly and monthly tool yield, throughput and error reports to manufacturing managers and engineers.
  • Performed and verified mechanical and process changes by using SPC and metric data collection.
  • Improved production down time and product output performance of tools.
  • Trained technicians & engineers on troubleshooting & preventive maintenance of clean tracts.
  • Created SOP’s and made changes to them.
  • Minimized production delays by responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.

Manufacturing Engineering Technician 3

Aerotek (Fallbrook Technologies Contract)
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Improved the performance of the product by testing and recording data with the Chief Engineer.
  • Maintained, ordered, organized, and created serial numbers of all BOM parts.
  • Reported changes and progress of the project to the Project Manager and Chief Engineer.
  • Supported new product launch with detailed documentation and thorough testing procedures.

NPI Engineering Technician 3

Adecco (Applied Materials Contract)
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Assembled prototype tool sets according to the new BOMs.
  • Worked with the equipment engineers to resolve problems found with inaccurate BOMs.
  • Made suggestions to engineers from a technician's view on how to make tool "maintenance friendly."
  • Assisted lead in daily operations scheduling.
  • Mentored the least experienced technicians.
  • Trained junior technicians on how to use hand tools properly in difficult situations.

Field Service Engineer 3

Digitron (Tokyo Electron Europe Contract)
03.2017 - 06.2017
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Advised field service engineers & technicians on how to resolve problems & troubleshoot tools.
  • Demonstrated and trained technicians on PM tasks.
  • Delivered comprehensive training sessions for clients, resulting in increased confidence in operating advanced robot teaching and calibration equipment.

NPI Engineering Technician 3

Adecco (Applied Materials Contract)
02.2017 - 03.2017
  • Assembled prototype tool sets according to the BOMs.
  • Worked with the equipment engineers to resolve problems found with inaccurate BOMs.
  • Collaborated closely with engineers in developing or improving prototype product.
  • Documented all inaccuracies and repairs to prototype BOMs and tools.
  • Supported the Shift Lead by mentoring and coaching the least experienced technicians.
  • Trained and advised junior technicians on how to use equipment, tools and troubleshooting procedures.

Senior Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Samsung
06.2003 - 10.2016
  • Participated in the clean track tool installs, relocations and SOP development for the startup of the 300mm FAB in 2006.
  • Safety advisor for the department during the startup period of the 300mm Fab.
  • Worked with Photo EE and TEL tool FSE to improve the tool's performance and reduce unscheduled maintenance on clean tracks.
  • Reported shift updates to Engineering Manager as the Shift Lead Eng. Technician. Coordinated down time with Manufacturing Management for scheduled & unscheduled maintenance.
  • Assigned maintenance tasks to a crew of seven and four PM contractors for the shift.
  • Attended daily meetings to schedule planned maintenance and resolve unplanned maintenance.
  • Managed and documented all projects & maintenance work for the shift.
  • Trained and gave advice to junior technicians for all tool sets in our Photo department.

Education

Associate of Science - Avionics

Spartan School of Aeronautics
Tulsa, OK

High School Diploma -

Mural Dobbins Vo-Tech High School
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Extensive experience in tool repair, installation, relocation, improvement & maintenance
  • Formal and informal training and mentoring of co-workers on and out of the FAB
  • Tool Validation
  • Writing and presenting reports
  • Installation & troubleshooting UI computer hardware and software
  • Innovation, creating better ways to make a machine and or users work process more efficient
  • Writing and updating procedures
  • Preventive & unscheduled maintenance execution and training
  • Updating and writing procedures
  • Safety planning
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific, SEM/SDB Elstar Systems ILT Certification
  • Tokyo Electron America, Clean Track Lithius Position Teaching
  • Tokyo Electron America, Clean Track Lithius Levels 1 and 2
  • Tokyo Electron America, ACT8 Levels 1-3
  • Applied Materials, Engineering Technician Electronics
  • Applied Materials, Diagram Certification Training
  • Applied Materials, Engineering Technician Manufacturing Assembly Certification Training
  • Samsung Semiconductor, Lean Certification was in progress and 5 S Certified.
  • Samsung Semiconductor, Peer Management Training Certification.
  • Sony Semiconductor of America, Total Productive Manufacturing Certified
  • USAF , F-16 Weapons Troubleshooting Certification
  • USAF , F-16 Advanced Weapons Troubleshooting Certification

Timeline

Field Service Engineer II

Thermo Fisher Scientific
10.2022 - Current

Client Services Project/Asset Manager III (EXPO-8 Startup)

Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2022 - 10.2022

Manufacturing Engineer II

Thermo Fisher Scientific
06.2020 - 03.2022

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician 4

Renesas Semiconductor America
09.2018 - 03.2020

Manufacturing Engineering Technician 3

Aerotek (Fallbrook Technologies Contract)
08.2017 - 12.2017

NPI Engineering Technician 3

Adecco (Applied Materials Contract)
06.2017 - 08.2017

Field Service Engineer 3

Digitron (Tokyo Electron Europe Contract)
03.2017 - 06.2017

NPI Engineering Technician 3

Adecco (Applied Materials Contract)
02.2017 - 03.2017

Senior Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Samsung
06.2003 - 10.2016

Associate of Science - Avionics

Spartan School of Aeronautics

High School Diploma -

Mural Dobbins Vo-Tech High School

Hobbies

I enjoy making small cosmetic electronic modifications to my car. Home automation & fine tuning my home entertainment system is also fun to me. I take pride in having the greenest lawn I can get every summer with minimal water.

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