Jarett Martin
Hutto,TX
Summary
Engineering professional with comprehensive background in leading technical projects and delivering high-quality results. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to evolving project requirements. Expertise in systems engineering and process optimization, with focus on reliability and performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Engineer & BEOL Cleans/Electroplating Process TR (1st Level Manager)
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Austin, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Manage and coordinate BEOL Cleans and Electroplate Process Engineering team (6 members) and Process Shift Engineer Sustaining team (4 members) to meet KPI’s for critical bottleneck process groups
- Assist team with electroplating knowledge, roadblock mitigation, and help drive projects to meet fab organizational needs
- Representative expert for electroplating process function communications to executive and fab members
- Active applications of performance management, mentoring, coaching, training, and KPI/MBO assessment
- Extensive experience in hiring and onboarding new employees for my direct team and others within the company
- Active in teaching and outreach to universities, vendors, and other departments within SAS
- Driving employee excellence through effective communication, concept mastery, and extreme ownership
- Consistent use of OCAP, SPC, FDC, FMEA, 5S, Lean, and 8D methodologies in daily functions
- Notable Projects and Accomplishments:
- Critical RF layer metallization task force leader resulting in quality (Defect red. 90-95%), yield (1-2%), and throughput (10%) improvement (2022-24)
- Engineering development through teaching and Feynman Method applications (2021-25)
Electroplating Process Engineer (Individual Contributor)
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Austin, TX
04.2017 - 03.2021
- Lead BEOL team member and lead electroplate process engineering starting August 2019
- Wrote SOP’s and training documents for many process engineering related functions
- Root cause analysis and investigation
- Cross functional departmental communication and education
- Lead member for electroplate excursion response and dissemination of information to fab organization as a whole
- Close coordination and cooperation with electroplating equipment engineers and technicians to solve equipment and process related issues
- Design of new methods to meet fab KPI’s, including improvements in areas such as defects, yield, throughput, cost, workmanship, and equipment function
- Training and education of electroplating and process engineering role to technicians, engineers, and management
- Met customer expectations and deadline requests while adhering to strict quality and operational guidelines
- Repetitive use of OCAP, SPC, FDC, FMEA, PTP, 5S, Lean, ALPS, data analysis, and 8D methodologies in daily functions
- Notable Projects:
- 11% Throughput process improvement for critical backend RF CU structure (2020)
- Benchmark and introduction of new LAM EP tool platform into high volume manufacturing environment (2019-22)
- Quality process improvement via improved tool monitoring on AMAT toolset EBR systems (2018-19)
- 14nm Yield (2%) and Defect (25%) Improvement through Cu void reduction on 14nm products (2018)
- Tool utilization efficiency and throughput improvements (2017-18)
BEOL Process Shift Engineer
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Austin, TX
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Monitored data trends checking for tool health and adherence to expected performance for CLN wet etch tools and electroplating tools
- Maintained fab movement while ensuring compliant product quality
- Wrote SOP’s to help define newly established shift engineering role
- Communicated trends and abnormalities to process and equipment engineering owners using a tiered escalation pathway approach
Education
Master of Science - Physical/Materials Chemistry
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Texas State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, TX05-2013
Skills
- Performance optimization
- Technical leadership
- Analytical problem solving
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Manufacturing processes
- Root-cause analysis
- Technical documentation
Awards
Trade Secret Level 2, Q3 2023, Presidents MTC Award, Nov 2020, Directors Award, Feb 2018, May 2022, June 2023, Spot Awards: Nov. 2016, Sept. 2017, Mar. 2018, Oct. 2018, Feb 2019, Mar. 2020, Oct 2021
Journal Publications
- 1. A. P. Patel, P. K. Sitterle and J. C. Martin, “Void Defect Improvement with Barrier Metal-Cu Seed and Electroplating Recipes Optimization,” 2025 36th Annual SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC), Albany, NY, USA, 2025, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/ASMC54212.2025.11010772.
- 2. A. Chalupa, J. Warner and J. Martin, “Computational Study of Chemical Uniformity Impacts on Electrodeposition,” in IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 37, no. 3, pp. 238-243, Aug. 2024
- 3. J. Warner, A. Chalupa, J. Martin and M. Minchew, “Chemical Uniformity Impacts on Electrodeposition,” 2023 34th Annual SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC), Saratoga Springs, NY, USA, 2023, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/ASMC75362.2023.10121115.
- 4. Jarett C. Martin, R. Jutavareeara, Smit Kumar, Jae-Ruei Wen, A. Ryan Kutayiah, and Matthew T. Sheldon “Detailed balance efficiencies for luminescent solar concentrators with aligned semiconductor nanorods: the benefits of anisotropic emission,” Journal of Photonics for Energy 10(2), Q25051 (2020).
- 5. T. S. Bhatt, G. Aggarwal, C. Montgomery and J. Martin, “Surface Copper Voids in BEOL Copper Metal Layers,” in IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 33, no. 3, pp. 433-435, 2020, doi: 10.1109/TSM.2020.2989190.
- 6. Chen, H; Wang, W; Martin, J. C.; Oliphant, A. J.; Doerr, P. A.; Xu, J. F.; DeBoard, K.; Chen, C.; Sun, L. Extraction of Lignocellulose and Synthesis of Porous Silica Nanoparticles from Rice Husks: A Comprehensive Utilization of Rice Husk Biomass. ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 2013, 1, 254-259.
- 7. Wang, W.; Martin, J. C.; Huang, R.; Huang, W.; Liu, A.; Han, A.; Sun, L. Synthesis of Silicon Complexes from Rice Husk Derived Silica Nanoparticles. RSC Advances 2012, 2, 9036-9041.
- 8. Hu, H.; Martin, J. C.; Zhang, M.; Southworth, C. S.; Xiao, M.; Meng, Y.; Sun, L. Immobilization of Ionic Liquids in B-Zirconium Phosphate for Catalyzing the Coupling of CO2 and Epoxides. RSC Advances 2012, 2, 3810-3815.
- 9. Wang, W.; Martin, J. C.; Fan, X.; Han, A.; Luo, Z.; Sun, L. Silica Nanoparticles and Frameworks from Rice Husk Biomass. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2012, 4, 977-981. (Highlighted in Chemical & Engineering News, 2012, 90(2), 32-33 (January 9, 2012 issue))
- 10. Wang, W.; Martin, J. C.; Zhang, N.; Ma, C.; Han, A.; Sun, L. Harvesting Silica Nanoparticles from Rice Husks. Journal of Nanoparticle Research 2011, 13, 6891-6900.
- 11. Hu, H.; Martin, J. C.; Xiao, M.; Southworth, C. S.; Meng, Y.; Sun, L. Immobilization of Ionic Liquids in Layered Compounds via Mechanochemical Intercalation. Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2011, 115, 5509-5514.
Industrial Research Experience
- Dow Chemical Texas Operation’s Plant (Summer Internship) Summer 2013
- Analytical Sciences-Surface Microscopy and X-Ray Dept.
- Performed surface characterization including SEM, microtomy, and light microscopy imaging techniques
- Met data analysis and characterization deadlines for customer request, while adhering to industry quality standards
Academic Research Experience
- Texas A&M University-College Station 10/2014-11/2016
- P.I. Dr. Matthew Sheldon
- Project: Increasing Solar Cell Efficiency Through Use of Non-Isotropic Linearly Aligned Nanorods
- Led the planning, design, start-up, and construction of a new scientific laboratory
- Solved theoretical predictions and designed models of semi-conducting materials using Matlab software
- Mentored new graduate and undergraduate students
- Conducted organometallic nanomaterial synthesis using air free methods
- Routinely used spectroscopic and surface characterization including TEM, UV-Vis, and Powder-XRD techniques
- P.I. Dr. Kim Dunbar
- Project: Synthesis of Di-Rhodium (II,II) Complexes as Molecular Catalyst for Hydrogen Production
- Inorganic and organometallic synthesis utilizing air free methods
- Routinely used spectroscopic characterization including NMR, UV-Vis, and Single Crystal-XRD techniques
- Texas State University-San Marcos 01/2010-06/2013
- P.I. Dr. Luyi Sun
- Projects: Immobilization of Ionic Liquids by Zn-Phosphate Layered Structures, and Biomass Dissolution and Recycling Using Ionic Liquids
- Inorganic and organometallic synthesis including hydrothermal, intercalation, and exfoliation techniques
- Characterization included SEM, Powder-XRD, H-NMR, and TGA
Teaching Experience
- Texas A&M University-College Station 09/2013-12/2015
- Teaching Assistant for undergraduate honors and general chemistry laboratories
- Effectively taught, managed, and communicated class sizes of up to 25 students
- Critically analyzed student work and performance while returning constructive feedback
- Enforced safety and laboratory rules
Timeline
Staff Engineer & BEOL Cleans/Electroplating Process TR (1st Level Manager)
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
03.2021 - Current
Electroplating Process Engineer (Individual Contributor)
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
04.2017 - 03.2021
BEOL Process Shift Engineer
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
06.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Texas State University-San Marcos
Master of Science - Physical/Materials Chemistry
Texas A&M University-College Station