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Robert Serrano

Gilbert,AZ

Summary

Results-oriented professional with over 27 years of expertise in semiconductor planarization processes, seeking a challenging role where extensive leadership experience and technical acumen can drive operational excellence and innovation.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Module Team Leader (Non-Copper Planar Module)

Intel Corporation
Ocotillo, AZ
06.2023 - Current
  • Spearhead engineering efforts for Non-Copper Planar Module, achieving notable accomplishments: Successfully reduced costs through strategic qualification of third-party parts
  • Optimized production efficiency by refining recipes in AMAT Reflection Cleaner and Polisher
  • Enhanced product quality by implementing measures that significantly reduced defects.

Planar Shift Group Leader

Intel Corporation
Ocotillo, AZ
06.2010 - 05.2023
  • Directed and mentored exempt Group Leaders across factory areas, ensuring alignment with operational standards and customer commitments
  • Managed a team of 20+ technicians and engineers, overseeing operations, process management, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Supported multiple product introductions from startup to high-volume manufacturing in an 8.5k-14.5k WSPW facility
  • Executed production goals utilizing SPC++, EDI, APC, and inline monitor systems for new and volume 200mm/300mm factories producing 45nm, 22nm, 14nm, and 10nm devices
  • Provided sabbatical coverage for Planar Area Manager, maintaining operational continuity
  • Conducted quality control tasks to optimize processes and minimize expenditures
  • Implemented corrective actions and organized team-building activities to enhance team dynamics and performance.

Planar Process Engineer

Intel Corporation
Ocotillo, AZ
06.2005 - 05.2010
  • Applied SPC++, AM, APC, SQL, and JMP to enhance defect and parametric performance in Copper and Non-Copper CMP processes for 45nm and 22nm technologies
  • Supported quality standards through equipment and process modifications, improving product reliability
  • Analyzed and optimized utilization processes to control costs effectively
  • Provided expert engineering support to optimize manufacturing processes.

Manufacturing Technician

Intel Corporation
Ocotillo, AZ
01.2001 - 12.2003
  • Senior-level technician in Planar area, specializing in 854, 856, 858, 859, 1264, and 1266 processes
  • Certified on Westech Polisher, Ontrack Integra Series 2 Scrubber, Nanometrics, AMAT Mirra, and Reflection toolsets
  • Served as Seed FE Planar technician for 1264 and 1266 processes, coordinating daily floor activities and ensuring resource allocation efficiency
  • Managed maintenance responsibilities as F12 HPM representative for FE Planar in 1264 process
  • Coordinated Oxide Planar equipment for 858, 859, and 1264 processes, ensuring operational readiness.

Electrician's Mate

United States Navy
08.1988 - 05.1997
  • Division Leader while stationed in Groton, CT from 1995 to 1997
  • Shift Leader in Physical Security, Roosevelt Roads, PR
  • Received Navy Achievement Medal for outstanding coordination of restoration efforts aboard USS Constellation.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Chandler Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ
06.2023

Master of Business Administration -

University of Phoenix
Gilbert, AZ
04.2005

Bachelor of Science in Business Management -

University of Phoenix
Gilbert, AZ
04.2003

Skills

  • Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes
  • Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP)
  • Team Leadership and Mentoring
  • Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement
  • Quality Control and Assurance
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • Project Management
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

State

AZ

Zip

85296

City

Gilbert

Street

2578 E. Camellia Dr

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Engineering Module Team Leader (Non-Copper Planar Module)

Intel Corporation
06.2023 - Current

Planar Shift Group Leader

Intel Corporation
06.2010 - 05.2023

Planar Process Engineer

Intel Corporation
06.2005 - 05.2010

Manufacturing Technician

Intel Corporation
01.2001 - 12.2003

Electrician's Mate

United States Navy
08.1988 - 05.1997

Associate of Arts -

Chandler Gilbert Community College

Master of Business Administration -

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science in Business Management -

University of Phoenix
Robert Serrano