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Ryan Phelan
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Module Equipment Technician with 3+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, skilled in preventative and corrective maintenance, Thin Films toolsets servicing, and process troubleshooting. Brings proven experience with PMs, CMs, wet cleans, wafer path PMs, LD systems, reading particle counts on wafers using Klarity and SEM/EDX results, SPC chart reading, and LOTO/TOX gas procedures to maintain up-time yield and keep green to green ratio for tools down. Strong communicator and fast learner who leads small teams, trains new technicians, and applies data-driven adjustments to optimize equipment performance and safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
TF CVD Manufacturing Technician PM Team
Kelly Services
Albuquerque
01.2025 - Current
- Perform Periodic Maintenance (PMs) on both Cu and non-Cu chambers
- Hold green-to-green time ratio for tools down
- Maintain quality over quantity of PMs
- Run FE and Chamber Partitioning to access and diagnose cause(s) of increased particles on wafers in toolset
- Notify ENG of high ptl counts and identify types and locations using SEM/EDX & Klarity
- Tapped and drilled out stripped bolts and re-threaded them.
- Breathing Air Mask certified and safely check for Hydrogen Fluoride
- Troubleshoot station controller errors and identify root causes i.e. wiring, upgrade needed, restart/reboot, wiring, motherboard
- Documents repair actions and part changes with clear traceability, improving handover clarity and helping sustain process conformance across shifts
- Orchestrated scheduled maintenance windows and coordinated resource staging to maximize tool availability, ensuring uninterrupted lot throughput and meeting production targets
- Understand how toolsets work and safely troubleshoot
- Proficient with Lot Dispatch, Equipment Detail, WIP, Klarity 1274/1276, SPC#, WIINGS, and Fuzion
- Prep and recover from TPU/Abatement system PMs
- Understood ILDS and TAZ alarm systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Order/Return tool parts through WIINGS and attach cuddle forms
- Gas pressure and lift pin performance checks
- Chamber opening procedures pre Wet Clean PM
- Gas and electrical LOTO with MFC flushes
- Pendulum valve rebuild, re-teach, and battery check
- Perform AGS, Handoffs, and MCA ball/pin heights
- Performed monthly, weekly, annual, and health check preventative maintenance on equipment.
- HF/LF RF Surveys
- CDA pressure decay testing
- Toxic Gas component replacement (MFCs)
- Argon flow through roxis and cycle purges
- Gas Box He Leak checks
- Hot & Cold He Leak checks
- Super LL wet cleans
- Perform Audits and Gen Stream Bottle Changes in SubFab for XCL/CVD tools
- SPC# Chart Reading for CVD and XCL tools
- Use WIP to proc lots in Lot Dispatch in order to use for events
- Run ITR when PTL lots don't pass x2 - then partitioning
- Run TFs, F4 events, and log Automon PPQs
- Collaborated with production and quality teams to prioritize wafer lots during recovery events, minimizing downstream rework and safeguarding customer delivery timelines
- Collected and evaluated operating data to adjust equipment online, optimizing process performance
- Ran material with a focus on quality standards.
- Multitask and task-switch to complete all daily Priorities levels
- Re-test wafers if PTL, Thx, and Range points don't meet parameters and TB if needed to assess cause of tool down tracers
- Follow all safety protocols and LOTO
- Collect and evaluate operating data to conduct online equipment adjustment and ensure process optimization
- Improvement processes, troubleshooting nonstandard events in the production line, and review technological health and stability
Manufacturing Technician PGV Supervisor
Kelly Services
Albuquerque
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Oversee all PGV employees to ensure proper movement and loading of wafers from one tool process to another
- Ensure all PGVs are UTP and operational
- Troubleshot equipment issues, ensuring adherence to specifications and protocols for optimal operation.
- Train new-hires and make sure operations flow easily without flaw
- Trained technicians to handle wafer moves and ensure process safety.
- Organize and maintain workplace to company standards
- Adhere to detailed quality and safety standards
- Communicate with team members to achieve the set quarterly and weekly goals
- Efficient with Foveros/ Legacy tools and operations as well as AUTOMON
- Fab9 HOP SORT experience
- Maintained familiarity with FAB9 stockers and operational tools for efficient workflow.
- Personally work with on-site technicians, ROC, CMS, AMHS, FOUP Wash, TF, Fab 9, Starts, BBR, and PIK
- Can locate all tools and bays in F11X proficiently and efficiently
- Hands-on with docking phalanges and tool monitors
- Verbal and written communication skills and comfortably able to present issues and solutions
- Works in well-diverse team and overcome workplace hurdles
- Time management ability to prioritize work and apply a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
- Analytical problem solving and testing skills
- Work independently as well as within a team
TF CVD Manufacturing Technician CM Team
Kelly Services
Albuquerque
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Run Test Fires (TFs) and Quality Checks (Quals) on tools
- Diagnose and run TFs and F4 events
- Perform weekly WPPMs, HCs, Monthlies, Annuals, and 4MS Cannister Exchanges in the Sub-Fab
- Work with EC/POC/CC to maintain lines UP and correct E4 errors/aborts
- Managed operations and performed equipment maintenance to enhance equipment reliability.
- Collected and evaluated operating data to adjust online equipment and improve process performance.
- Collect and evaluate operating data to conduct online equipment adjustment and ensure process optimization
- Ran material with a focus on quality.
- Performs operational tasks, preventative maintenance, and can assist in troubleshooting to determine problems in equipment
- Repaired tools according to assigned SPECs and supplied hardware.
- Order/Return tool parts through WIINGS
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously to meet daily priority deadlines.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and maintain productivity and efficiency
- Run ITR when PTL lots don't pass x2 - then partitioning
- Re-test wafers if points don't meet parameters
- Implemented process improvements and troubleshot nonstandard production line events to minimize disruptions.
TF Metals Manufacturing Technician
Kelly Services
Albuquerque
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Perform Periodic Maintenance (PMs) on both Cu and non-Cu chambers
- Run weekly PMs as well as Target and Kit changes
- Run Test Fires (TFs) and Quality Checks (Quals) on tools
- Executed lots with focus on quality standards, ensuring compliance with production requirements.
- Collect and evaluate operating data to conduct online equipment adjustment and ensure process optimization
- Improved processes by troubleshooting nonstandard events in production line and reviewing technological health and stability.
- Performed tool installations and repairs to maintain functionality.
- Coordinated operations from central hub to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Processed orders and returns for tool parts to maintain inventory.
- Multitask and task-switch to complete all daily assignments/goals
- Ability to work well in a team environment and maintain productivity and efficiency
- Re-target test wafers if points don't meet parameters
- Follow all safety protocols
- Updated SPECs to reflect current standards.
Manufacturing Technician PGV Lead
Kelly Services
Albuquerque
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed team operations to achieve error-free performance and maintain production schedules.
- Perform in a fast paced manufacturing fab environment and assist in enabling PGV movement across Fab11X
- Pushed PGV carts and managed contents to uphold wafer integrity.
- Maintained safety awareness and adhered to safety and quality rules and regulations.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication in team interactions.
- Respond to and help with factory communications
- Productive in a diverse team environment and multitask
- Face-to-face experience with techs and some hands-on work
- Coordinated SORT lot movements for timely delivery to designated locations.
- Streamlined storage and retrieval of LOTS to support operational efficiency.
- Practice safe work environment around construction/taped off areas
- Produce results in a timely manner
- Capability of managing own activities as well as supporting team activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Major in Exercise Science, Minor in Psychology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-2018
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Troubleshooting Techniques
- Safety Protocols
- Data Analysis
- Decision Making
- Team Collaboration
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Communication
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling
- Weightlifting
- Snowboarding
- Life Coaching
- Energetic Healing
- Meditation
References
Available upon request
Work Preference
Salary Range
$90000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
TF CVD Manufacturing Technician PM Team
Kelly Services
01.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Technician PGV Supervisor
Kelly Services
04.2024 - 12.2024
TF CVD Manufacturing Technician CM Team
Kelly Services
09.2023 - 04.2024
TF Metals Manufacturing Technician
Kelly Services
07.2023 - 09.2023
Manufacturing Technician PGV Lead
Kelly Services
07.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Major in Exercise Science, Minor in Psychology
University of New Mexico