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Michael Casson

616 Madison Pl, Sherman,TX

Summary

Mechanical Technician with 19 years of experience in the semiconductor industry and mechanical operations. Dedicated to increasing effectiveness by streamlining workflows and maintenance/repair procedures with knowledge of developing and enhancing best practices.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Equipment Technician

Texas Instruments
08.2022 - Current
  • RFAB expansion AIT technician assists in tool move-ins, L1/2/3 turn ons, and various EE requests.

Senior Mechanical Technician

Intel Corporation
08.2011 - 08.2022
  • Lithography Clean Track Corrective Maintenance Lead.
  • Conducted IQ (Install Qualification) tasks, conversions, and upgrades.
  • Identified mechanical problems and implement best solutions for repair to TEL ACT12/Lithius/Pro-V toolsets.
  • Developed BKMs and corrective maintenance procedures.
  • Developed and led harvesting and inventory management of spare parts for Litho Clean Tracks. Since its inception in Q4 2015, recorded ~$1.2M.
  • Led Bill of Materials (BOM) for Lithography Clean Track spare parts.

Field Service/Start-up Engineer II

Tokyo Electron America
09.2006 - 08.2011
  • Startup Engineer (Tool Lead) traveled throughout U.S. installing and qualifying 33 TEL Lithius Clean Track toolsets across numerous semiconductor sites.
  • Facilitated communication between startup personnel, subcontractors and customers.
  • Organized and meticulously updated all necessary documentation during installation process and final test qualification.

Petty Officer First Class (Surface Warfare)

United States Navy, USN
07.1998 - 07.2006
  • Served as analyst at Fleet Augmentation Center, Ft. Meade, MD supporting Naval Operations and assisted in supervising six person work center.
  • Successfully completed basic and intermediate Russian language program at Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA.
  • Completed three year sea tour onboard USS Russell (DDG-59) while providing technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems (CIWS).
  • Served as Data Base Manager for both Harpoon and Tomahawk strike teams.
  • Completed Advanced Electronics/Tech Core, Fire Controlman "A" school, and Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) "C" school technical training.
  • Awarded four Navy Achievement Medals and two Good Conduct Medals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Boston University
Boston, MA
09.2010

Certificate - Russian Language Studies

Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA
11.2004

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Troubleshooting
  • Organization and Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Database Management
  • Training & Development

Certification

EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Universal)

Timeline

Equipment Technician

Texas Instruments
08.2022 - Current

Senior Mechanical Technician

Intel Corporation
08.2011 - 08.2022

Field Service/Start-up Engineer II

Tokyo Electron America
09.2006 - 08.2011

Petty Officer First Class (Surface Warfare)

United States Navy, USN
07.1998 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Boston University

Certificate - Russian Language Studies

Defense Language Institute

EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Universal)

Michael Casson