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, MA09.2010
Certificate - Russian Language Studies
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA11.2004
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)
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