Jeff Shull
Semiconductor Professional
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Semiconductor professional with expertise in equipment maintenance and repair, delivering innovative solutions and maintaining high operational standards. Recognized for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced environments team success and measurement outcomes. Skilled in diagnostic and preventive maintenance, ensuring optimal equipment performance and longevity. Committed to safety and quality, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Equipment Technician
Intel
Hillsboro, OR
02.2020 - 12.2025
- Troubleshot equipment failures and remedied 95% problems to restore functionality. Turned over to Field Service Engineer 5% of the time.
- Maintained documentation of equipment maintenance tasks, new installations, and repair procedures with 100% accuracy.
- Trained 12 other technicians and engineers on Head Rebuild Procedures and testing.
- Standardize documentation for installs, repairs and upgrades.
- 100% compliance of all Safety and Quality specifications.
Field Services Engineer
Ebara Technologies Inc.
Hillsboro, OR
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Supported over a dozen FREX300X CMP systems during install and startup activities.
- Reduced MTTR by 25% through advanced troubleshooting.
- Completed firmware updates and calibrations with 100% documentation compliance.
- Maintained 98% customer satisfaction as a customer-facing FSE.
Senior Equipment Engineering Technician
Microsemi Corporation
Bend, OR
12.2015 - 10.2018
- Achieved >80% uptime on Etch and PVD systems via structured PM's and corrective maintenance practices.
- Reduced production downtime risk by 40% during maintenance/emergency events.
- Trained and certified 6 junior technicians on level 1-3 equipment maintenance and operations.
- 100% compliance with following specs and safety protocol.
Technical Specialist
Jireh Semiconductor
Hillsboro, OR
09.2012 - 11.2015
- Reduced tool downtime by 20% through root-cause failure analysis and corrective actions.
- Maintained near 100% on of all preventive maintenance procedures and documentation for Etch, Implant and PVD.
- Achieved >82% tool availability thru continuous improving our PM's and procedures for continuity.
- 99% quality with repairs and PM execution times.
Applications Engineer
Noah Precision LLC
Vancouver, WA
05.2006 - 01.2010
- Maintained 100% effective customer relationships and identified future business opportunities to support and strengthen corporation mission.
- Supported software integration and implemented maintenance enhancements on 100% of the fleet.
- Educated and trained 6 employees on new technologies through presentations and individual support.
- Reduced installation times by 15% by pre-fabricating some of the connections prior to arriving at customer site.
Equipment Engineering Technician
Linear Technology
Camas, WA
10.2003 - 04.2006
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on all Etch systems supporting 90% high volume manufacturing and 10% research and development toolsets.
- Achieved 26% improved wafer handling on Etch tools implementing specific pm procedural changes.
- Maintained above 80% tool availability.
- Reduced PM downtime by 15% by optimizing procedures and calibrations.
Field Service Engineer
Applied Materials
Vancouver, WA
01.2000 - 10.2003
- Supported 2 dozen install, relocation, start-up and certification of AMAT Centura Etch DPS and Endura PVD systems.
- Managed LOTO and Resipirator certification and fit tests for 35 Field Service Engineers. 99% compliance achieved.
- 100% compliance of all safety protocol and field documentation.
Education
Associate of Science - Electronics
DeVry Institite of Technology
1984
Certification
Vacuum Technology
SPC Statistical Process Control
TQM Total Quality Management
CIM Continuous Improvement Methodologies
Timeline
Senior Equipment Technician
Intel
02.2020 - 12.2025
Field Services Engineer
Ebara Technologies Inc.
10.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Equipment Engineering Technician
Microsemi Corporation
12.2015 - 10.2018
Technical Specialist
Jireh Semiconductor
09.2012 - 11.2015
Applications Engineer
Noah Precision LLC
05.2006 - 01.2010
Equipment Engineering Technician
Linear Technology
10.2003 - 04.2006
Field Service Engineer
Applied Materials
01.2000 - 10.2003
Associate of Science - Electronics
DeVry Institite of Technology