NGA HAI NONG
Vancouver,USA
Summary
Dedicated engineering professional with extensive experience in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and process optimization in cleanroom environments. Seeking to leverage expertise in tool and process maintenance, enhancement, and qualification to contribute to a dynamic engineering team. Performs electrical or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in nonfunctioning equipment used in the manufacturing process. Supports Engineering with module equipment troubleshooting through data analysis and controlled experimentation that will meet or improve module availability and performance targets preventing future excursions. Monitors and analyzes all related data to improve and maintain tool performance and address all tool/module related issues.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Module Engineer
Intel
Hillsboro, Oregon
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Oversaw maintenance and repair activities for track module components, ensuring timely completion and continuous improvement in safety, quality, and yield performance.
- Track tools deposit photosensitive coatings on wafers and then develop them after being exposed by an adjacent tool.
- Led technician training and auditing for tool requalification and optimization to ensure matched processing across tools.
- Monitored statistical process control systems to maintain high product quality and tool matching across the fleet.
- Managed chemical inventory and environmental equipment audits, coordinating with external suppliers for inventory, logistics, and scheduling.
- Supported engineering activities including design, test, checkout, and modifications of electromechanical systems and specialized test equipment.
- Recommended and implemented process changes to enhance machine performance and educated technicians on software and hardware updates.
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Intel
01.2008 - 12.2022
- Achieved L1 (entry), L2+ (advanced), and L3+ (expert) certifications for lithography tools and processes, including Track, Scanners, and Metro.
- Operated complex equipment and analytical tools in a cleanroom environment, maximizing output through constraint management techniques.
- Performed PMs including clean and grease, volume calibrations, fork and wafer guide replacements, filter replacements, and tool decontamination.
- Collaborated with tool owners and production to align maintenance and repair turnarounds with operational needs.
- Operated on toolsets such as Tokyo Electron Lithius, Pro-V, and Pro-Z Tracks.
- Safely handled chemicals using PPE, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and procedures.
Work Study/Technician
Intel
Aloha, Oregon
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Attended school full time for Microelectronics Technology while working part-time as a technician responsible for running automated wafer storage container cleaning tools and supporting thin film semiconductor processing equipment.
High School Teacher
01.1997 - 12.2000
Education
AAS - Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturing Technology
Portland Community College
AAS - Microelectronics Technology
Portland Community College
BA - Geography
Can Tho University
VietnamSkills
- Critical thinking
- Project management
- Project planning
- Data analysis
Timeline
Module Engineer
Intel
01.2023 - 07.2025
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Intel
01.2008 - 12.2022
Work Study/Technician
Intel
01.2006 - 12.2008
High School Teacher
01.1997 - 12.2000
AAS - Microelectronics Technology
Portland Community College
BA - Geography
Can Tho University
AAS - Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturing Technology
Portland Community College