Joel Piñon
Forest Grove,OR
Summary
Equipment Technician, Engineering Support or Technical Trainer
Manufacturing professional with strong technical skills in equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency and ensure high-quality standards. Well-versed in safety protocols and lean manufacturing principles. Strong team collaborator who adapts seamlessly to changing demands and consistently delivers reliable results.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Technician
INTEL Corporation
01.2011 - Current
- Initially assigned to the Dry Etch TEL group in Fab32 Arizona
- Performed all maintenance procedures and projects in a safe and timely manner
- Strong understanding of statistical methods utilized to analyze process data
- Effectively addressed process and equipment excursions, developing improvement roadmaps as necessary
- Capable of effectively leading group of peers
- Assumed equipment POC to help guide our team in completion of daily assignments while monitoring WIP flow throughout our module to ensure minimal impact due to tool constraints
- Provided advanced skill training as needed
- Currently assigned to TRDS Die Prep in AL3, Oregon - SST (L2P; L3E-DDS, L2E-LUV, L2E-SLT, L3E-WTT and L3E-XTT) since 2015
- I have trained several other technicians towards achieving their L2P certification and obtaining Workstream Super-User privileges
- I have led equipment training for new technicians into our area
- I am also the designated Internal ISO/IATF Auditor, ADI/TRDI representative (WIP inventory coordinator) and a member of the Safety Team for shift 7
Field Service Engineer
Daifuku America
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Member of a support team which maintained specific contract requirements such as monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Daifuku AMHS equipment
- I was responsible for error recovery, equipment repairs, installations, completing preventative maintenance requirements, and following site specific procedures while working on any assigned site-specific projects
- Maintained accurate records and service logs
- Communicated effectively and demonstrated strong customer service skills
Senior Factory Systems Technician
Spansion, LLC
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Spansion merged with Cypress Semiconductor in 2014 which was later acquired by Infineon Technologies in 2019
- Maintained automated robotics & controls systems for AMHS
- Performed complex duties in the coordination, installation, configuration, repair and preventive maintenance of Factory Systems software and Automated Material Handling systems
- Exercised judgment within defined procedures and practices in resolving problems and making routine recommendations
- Trained and guided the work of less experienced personnel
- Member of the on-site emergency response team
- Spansion merged with Cypress Semiconductor in 2014 which was later acquired by Infineon Technologies in 2019
Mfrg Tech Specialist
Advanced Micro Devices
01.1996 - 01.2005
- Maintained automated semiconductor manufacturing process and test equipment for ETCH
- Used Statistical Process Control methods to analyze, maintain, control, and continuously improve equipment and processes
- Provided leadership in natural work group teams, assisting equally in areas of responsibility
- Diagnosed complex equipment or process failures and ensured timely corrective actions
- Conducted complex experimental tests
- Participated in the selection, acceptance, start-up, and release of new wafer fabrication/test equipment including installation of equipment hardware or initial process/tool characterization
- Identified, developed, and delivered equipment and process training
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, effective problem-solving ability, good communications, strong leadership, and teamwork
- Member of the on-site emergency response team
- Trained in firefighting & building evacuation, chemical spills (MSDS), first-aid, CPR & AED
- Awarded four AMD Vice-President Spotlight awards for active participation on numerous continuous improvement teams created to optimize semiconductor processes and equipment performance and for co-creating and instructing an annual 40-hour in-house equipment specific training course
- Acting manufacturing engineer in Etch for over one year following my summer internship through Texas State University
Electronics Technician PO2
United States Navy
01.1984 - 01.1994
- Supervised 10 to 40 personnel in various aspects of military operations including hydrographic surveying & research operations in conjunction with the U.S
- Naval Oceanographic Office
- Responsible for the maintenance of electronic air/surface detection and tracking equipment, electronic recognition and identification equipment, aids to navigation, and electronic equipment and components used for communication and cryptography
- Maintained a Secret clearance
- Honorably discharged
- Awarded numerous awards and citations which included two Navy Achievement Medals for outstanding performance of duty
- Participated in various major exercises in the Persian Gulf and awarded the National Defense Service Medal for involvement in Operations Desert Storm/ Desert Shield
Education
BAAS - Applied Arts & Science (emphasis on technology)
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX01.2003
AAS - Biomedical Equipment Technology
Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX01.1995
AAS - Electronic Technology
Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX01.1995
Skills
- Safety protocols
- Remote support
- Network troubleshooting
- Expert problem solving
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Web
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/joel-pinon/0/b65/28a
Certification
- ISO 9001, 2015 Lead Auditor Certification – Exemplar Global or similar certifying body.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician
INTEL Corporation
01.2011 - Current
Field Service Engineer
Daifuku America
01.2010 - 01.2011
Senior Factory Systems Technician
Spansion, LLC
01.2005 - 01.2009
Mfrg Tech Specialist
Advanced Micro Devices
01.1996 - 01.2005
Electronics Technician PO2
United States Navy
01.1984 - 01.1994
AAS - Biomedical Equipment Technology
Texas State Technical College
AAS - Electronic Technology
Texas State Technical College
BAAS - Applied Arts & Science (emphasis on technology)
Texas State University
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