Kooper Lust

· Install, maintain, and troubleshoot complex semiconductor capital equipment incorporating vacuum systems, robotics, pneumatics, sensors, and PLC-controlled subsystems.

· Perform systematic root-cause analysis of mechanical, electrical, and process failures; implement corrective actions under time-critical conditions.

· Support early-release and prototype tools in production environments, providing direct feedback to engineering teams on hardware reliability and design issues.

· Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and applications engineers to resolve recurring failures and improve system robustness.

· Develop and document process, hardware, and procedural improvements that reduce repeat issues and improve overall tool uptime.

· Assembled complex electro-mechanical deposition tools from detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.

· Executed precision mechanical assembly including alignment, fastener control, and subsystem integration.

· Identified errors and ambiguities in assembly documentation; worked directly with engineers and technical writers to correct instructions and improve build quality.

· Contributed to the design and development of Oregon State University’s first student-built liquid bi-propellant rocket engine system

· Performed MATLAB-based simulations of propellant feed systems to evaluate flow behavior, pressure losses, and component sizing