Kenneth Tinsley
Micron Technology
STAFFORD,VA
28
Years of experience
Professional equipment engineer with strong focus on optimizing machinery performance and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in troubleshooting, maintenance, and implementation of advanced engineering solutions, ensuring reliable and continuous production. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and results-driven approach.
Work History
Dry Etch Equipment Engineer
4 Years- Managed Applied Materials equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Oversaw the maintenance of equipment inventory.
- Supported vendors during tool installation to enhance production capabilities.
- Wrote and updated procedures for Techs to follow.
- Used E3 software to deep dive into problem-solving Long-Term Downs.
- Coordinated with vendors on CIP projects to enhance tool availability.
- Led equipment design initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
- Developed and implemented maintenance programs to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.
Fab Support Pump Equipment Engineer
1 Year- Managed all dry pumps for building 201 sub-fab.
- Maintained pump inventory.
- Led TPM pump core team to create and resolve FARs, ensuring alignment on objectives and solutions.
- Led the DA team to decide who fab support was going to choose for the heat in 301.
- Facilitated biweekly vendor meetings to address ongoing issues and strategize on upcoming preventative maintenance and zero bin pumps.
- Hosted a BIWEEKLY meeting with vendors on what every issue we were having and to discuss upcoming pm’s and pumps that were zero bin or would be zero bin if we did not act.
- Led the DA team to decide who fab support was going to choose for the heat in 301.
- Applied PI/Scada software to track and diagnose pump trends. to help diagnose pump trends.
- Completed submission process for Global Change Proposals (GCPs)..
- Collaborated with DE EO to develop strategies preventing back streaming during pump failures on Lam chambers.
- Applied knowledge of 4 ups process to enhance operational efficiency. and GDMS process.
DE Sipp/Calibration Coordinator
1 Year- Managed DE calibration Asset via SIMCO.
- Made sure that none of the Asset that were used on the floor were past their calibration date.
- If an Asset was to be found OOT I had to confirm whether product was affected and document them in SIMCO.
- Served as the POC for DE calibration and attended required meetings.
- Acted as the POC for DE during internal and customer audits.
- Worked with leads to make sure Assets are returned to auto-crib after use.
- Led front-end AMAT TPM core team to drive coordination and improve processes related to TPM initiatives.
- Helped with reducing the weekly TLD count.
- Assisted with managing TPM GWP requirements of closing 1 FAR, 2 tech memos and 1 one-point lesson pre-month.
- Coordinated SIPP sessions for 100’s, ERT, and HPM to streamline processes.
- Participated in weekly SIPP meetings to ensure team objectives and progress were communicated.
- Engaged with the appropriate stakeholders (EO/PO/M1) to align on timing, impact and recovery requirements
- Experience working on GCP to extend PM counter.
- Work with Techs and EO to update SOP for Enabler, Producer and Opus tool sets.
Equipment Technician
6 Years- Performed planned and unplanned maintenance on 300mm Producer Erch, Enabler, DPS II, DPS Opus Metal Etch to ensure optimal tool performance.
- Facilitated communication and collaboration among team members in AMAT/Tel area.
- Completed lead pass-down during lead absence.
- Assisted in improving best known methods (BKMs) for AMAT tool sets, enhancing operational reliability.
- Taught level 1 and 2 training on the Producer, Opus and Enabler tool sets.
- Complete Lead Pass-down when lead was not on shift.
- Served as primary contact for LTD on the floor, supporting AMAT tool sets.
- Work with several software including Data Nav, Klarity, SPACE, E3 for data collection and analysis.
Customer Engineer II
7 Years- Installed 300mm Producer Erch, Enabler, and DPS G5 Mesa chambers from tier 0- tier 2.
- Installed and calibrated 300mm VXP Mainframe and Kawasaki FI robots.
- Did Planned and unplanned maintenance on 300mm Producer Erch, Enabler, DPS II, DPS Opus Metal Etch and G5 Mesa
- Performed planned and unplanned maintenance on 300mm Producer Erch, Enabler, DPS II, DPS Opus Metal Etch, and G5 Mesa, ensuring optimal tool functionality.
- Trained customer technicians on planned and unplanned maintenance procedures for AMAT Tech tools, enhancing their operational capabilities.
- Upgraded AMS, CGA, Gem’s, FI and MF software
- Led corrective and preventive action initiatives at Boise site.
- Communicated daily progress reports to ensure team alignment.
- Experience with E3 dashboard to help analyze Tool history
Customer Engineer II
2 Years- Assisted in installation of fully automated AMHS system, contributing to streamlined operations.
- Performed planned and unplanned maintenance on Aero loader 4, carousel storage units, and OLU stations to ensure optimal functionality.
- Instructed on tool load ports using X.Y theta and tilt adjustments for precise Foup placement from aero loader 4.
- Distributed daily updates to team
Equipment Support Tech
29 Years 8 Months- Performed planned and unplanned maintenance on 200mm Applied Materials P-5000, Century DPS poly, Metal, and Tokyo Electronic Unity II to ensure optimal tool performance.
- Monitored tool process kit inventory levels
- Performed maintenance on dry pumps and chillers
- Help keep track of tool process kit inventory
- Performed diagnostic tests to determine root causes of malfunctions, enabling timely troubleshooting and repair solutions.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
Education
A.A.S - Applied Science in Electronics
Skills
Applied Materials proficiency
Equipment installation
Tool calibration
Equipment troubleshooting
Vacuum systems
Pneumatic systems
Process improvement
Proficient with [equipment]
PLC programming
Problem-solving
Timeline
Dry Etch Equipment Engineer
Micron Technology
01.2021 - 01.2025Read More
Fab Support Pump Equipment Engineer
Micron Technology
01.2020 - 01.2021Read More
DE Sipp/Calibration Coordinator
Micron Technology
01.2019 - 01.2020Read More
Equipment Technician
Micron Technology
01.2013 - 01.2019Read More
Customer Engineer II
Applied Materials
01.2006 - 01.2013Read More
Customer Engineer II
Brooks Automation
01.2004 - 01.2006Read More
Equipment Support Tech
Micron Technology
01.1997 - 2004Read More
E.C.P.I College Technology
A.A.S from Applied Science in Electronics
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