Mussie Amare
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Manufacturing Technician with experience in advanced substrate packaging, lithography support, wet/dry etch processes, defect analysis, and semiconductor material handling. SPTD operations combines hands manufacturing, process optimization, and technology development in an advanced substrate packaging environment Skilled in operating complex toolsets, performing safe chemical handling, and supporting engineering teams in high-volume manufacturing. Strong background in FOUP logistics, ABF handling, annealing, and process troubleshooting. The role spans multiple domains: DSP (Device/Substrate Processing), Etch/Metals modules, SPTD operations, and substrate packaging technology development
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Technician II
Intel
Chandler, AZ
03.2025 - Current
- Execute substrate and wafer assembly processes within SPTD and ATTD.
- Perform snapshot data entry ensuring accurate tool attribution and traceability.
- Transfer units between operations using station controller dispatch systems.
- Operate auto-peeler and manual ABF peel systems; anneal substrate panels.
- Transfer panels into/out of FOUPs; merge/split panels for required operations.
- Support device/substrate processing across lithography, deposition, plating, etching, and wet chemical processes.
- Operate and maintain equipment per documented specifications.
- Execute Design of Experiments (DOE) by adjusting process parameters to assess performance.
- Collect and analyze operational data to ensure process stability and optimization.
- Collaborate with engineering teams on minor and complex experiments.
- Implement and follow strict safety protocols and cleanroom procedures (full bunny suit, acid gear as required).
- Assist in trial production runs, process optimization, and evaluation of new packaging technologies.
- Maintain high-quality standards in module performance and reliability.
- Participate in process improvement efforts to enhance yield and throughput.
- Collect and evaluate massive datasets to provide feedback for continuous process improvement.
- Follow documented procedures (SPECs, RFCs, MMS tickets) accurately and escalate issues requiring engineering intervention.
Manufacturing Technician
Intel
Chandler, AZ
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Lead or support operations for etch and deposition/metalization modules.
- Drive technology development of processes, equipment, and materials to support next-generation substrate architectures.
- Perform preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and inventory management for equipment.
- Maintain high-quality standards in module performance and reliability.
- Participate in process improvement efforts to enhance yield and throughput.
- Litho Chemical & PGV Teams
- Etch and Metals Modules
Manufacturing Technician
Intel
Chandler, AZ
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Collect and evaluate massive datasets to provide feedback for continuous process improvement.
- Performed minor PM and troubleshooting.
- Executed nonstandard processing and responded to reticle disposition of RFCs.
- Loaded/unloaded reticles and verified IDs via alphanumeric and barcode checks.
- Patterned masks to lithography tools and responded to loading failures.
- Ensure technology transfer readiness to production teams, balancing development and operational requirements.
Education
B.S. - Materials Science & Engineering
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Substrate/Wafer Assembly
- FOUP Handling
- ABF Peeling
- Annealing
- Defect Analysis
- Station Controller Dispatch
- Chemical Handling
- HMDS Refill
- Lithography Support
- SEM & Optical Microscopy
- X-section Prep
- PM & Troubleshooting
- Production Traceability
- Safety & Hazard Control
- Keyence
- Mitutoyo QVM
- Optical Microscopes
- SEM
- Auto Peeler Systems
- FOUP Stockers
- Anneal Tools
- Wet Benches
- Etch Tools
- Lamination Tools
- Resist/BARC Chemical Systems
- HMDS Refill Systems
- AIS Mapping
- MES/Dispatch Systems
- Recipe Setup/Editing Interfaces
- Safety protocols
- Good manufacturing practices
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Precision assembly
- Adaptive problem solving
Languages
English
Full Professional
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician II
Intel
03.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Technician
Intel
05.2024 - 08.2024
Manufacturing Technician
Intel
02.2020 - 08.2020
B.S. - Materials Science & Engineering
Arizona State University