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Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Stephen Sutphin

Allen,TX

Summary

Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Engineering Technician

Texas Instruments
Richardson, TX
02.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed data from test runs to ensure process parameters are within established limits.
  • Collaborated with operations to achieve site strategies, goals and objectives.
  • Responsible for inspecting Tungsten wafers to ensure proper removal rates and adjust accordingly
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

AMHS Engineering Technician

Texas Instruments
Richardson, TX
05.2011 - Current
  • Monitored performance metrics for all equipment in assigned area to ensure proper functioning.
  • Investigated customer complaints regarding malfunctioning equipment and reported findings to management.
  • Participated in training sessions for newly installed equipment or software updates.
  • Used equipment, techniques and tools for task completion.
  • Improved and refined methods, process steps or procedures and implemented changes.
  • Maintained Murata machinery to include CS10 Foup stockers, Overhead delivery systems utilizing automated vehicles. 320, 330 and 350x.
  • Maintained Tec Sem reticle stockers to include troubleshooting and routine maintenance.a
  • Maintained a variety of wafer sorters to include Asyst, Rorze and Nada teck. Taught robot positions to ensure wafer was not damaged during transfers.
  • Senior tech on shift to train and answer any questions new eployees have.

Elevator Escalator Technician

Dillards Department Store
Dallas, TX
02.2009 - 05.2011
  • Inspected wiring, control panels, door installations, car alignment, and clearances.
  • Checked for loose connections on circuit boards.
  • Adjusted elevator speed, acceleration, braking systems and door operation according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Calibrated limit switches for accurate floor leveling.
  • Repaired hydraulic elevators by replacing pumps, valves and cylinders.
  • Performed scheduled maintenance and repairs on elevators, escalators, and lifts.
  • Inspected all safety devices including emergency stop buttons, brakes and power supplies.

Equipment Technician

ST Microelectronics
Carrollton, TX
04.2004 - 01.2009
  • Responsible for all maintenance, pm's, troubleshooting and repair on Applied Materials equipment. Maintained Centura 5200 Etch and CVD platforms. Resident P5000 expert Etch and CVD. Also maintained Novellus and Watkins Johnson equipment.
  • Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
  • Disassembled dysfunctional machinery to perform root cause analysis and repairs.
  • Provided training sessions for junior technicians on proper use of test equipment and techniques for troubleshooting complex systems.
  • Troubleshot systems to determine appropriate resolution for reported problems with usage.

Maintenance Technician

Poly-America LP
Grand Prairie, TX
01.2003 - 04.2004
  • Troubleshot mechanical problems with injection molding equipment and made necessary repairs or adjustments.
  • Participated in team meetings and provided feedback and suggestions related to improvements in productivity and efficiency.
  • Collaborated effectively on team of two workers in fast-paced and quickly changing environment.
  • Troubleshot and repaired equipment, replacing worn pipes, belts and chains to maximize up time and save money on repair costs.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on all injection molding machinery to ensure optimal performance.

Aircraft and Powerplant Mechanic

Pratt & Whitney Engine Services
Addison, TX
10.2001 - 10.2002
  • Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
  • Repaired or replaced defective components according to established maintenance procedures.
  • Requested aviation parts and supplies before scheduled repairs to meet inventory needs.
  • Completed paperwork accurately documenting inspection findings and repair work performed.
  • Inspected completed work to certify that maintenance adhered to standards and procedures.
  • Interpreted logs to understand issue history and nature, troubleshoot faults and identify next steps.

Equipment Engineering Technician

Texas Instruments
Dallas, TX
04.1999 - 06.2001
  • Maintained P5000, Centura 5200 semiconductor equipment to a high standard.
  • Responsible for all troubleshooting, corrective maintenance and preventative maintenance.
  • Performed repair, installation and teaching of all robot handlers inside the equipment
  • Resident trainer for all new shift members.

Customer Engineer

Applied Materials
Dallas, TX
09.1995 - 11.1998
  • Maintained, diagnosed, repaired all electro/mechanical, electrical and computer systems on advanced P5000 and Centura 5200 chemical vapor deposition and etch systems used in the production of semiconductor chips.
  • Installed software updates for critical system operations and all recipes used in production equipment.
  • Performed installs at customer site to include start up and qualifications of system.

Fixed Wing/Turbine Engine Mechanic

US Army
10.1989 - 09.1995
  • Phase team leader while stationed in Korea. Supervised lower grade enlisted int the complete tear down and rebuild of twin engine turbo jet aircraft.
  • Promoted early twice due to mechanical and leadership abilities.
  • Transitioned to turbine engine mechanic responsible for all maintenance, inspections and rebuild of turbine engines used in all US Army helicopters.
  • Awarded Army Achievement Medal twice. Once for job flexibility resulting in cost savings fo $100,000. Second award for excellence in uptime, safety of flight crew special mission aircraft while deployed with 4th Infantry Division ot Mogadishu, Somalia 1993-1994
  • Honorably Discharged in September 1995.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology-Computer Network Systems

ITT Technical Institute
Arlington
03-2009

Skills

  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Process Validation
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • Electrical Systems
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Statistical Process Control
  • Schematic Interpretation

Affiliations

  • Enjoy flying aircraft as a private pilot
  • Enjoy skiing and riding motorcycles

Certification

  • Airframe and Powerplant
  • Private pilot

Accomplishments

  • Army Achievement medal. Awarded twice
  • Numerous awards from Applied Materials. Can supply on request.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Process Engineering Technician

Texas Instruments
02.2023 - Current

AMHS Engineering Technician

Texas Instruments
05.2011 - Current

Elevator Escalator Technician

Dillards Department Store
02.2009 - 05.2011

Equipment Technician

ST Microelectronics
04.2004 - 01.2009

Maintenance Technician

Poly-America LP
01.2003 - 04.2004

Aircraft and Powerplant Mechanic

Pratt & Whitney Engine Services
10.2001 - 10.2002

Equipment Engineering Technician

Texas Instruments
04.1999 - 06.2001

Customer Engineer

Applied Materials
09.1995 - 11.1998

Fixed Wing/Turbine Engine Mechanic

US Army
10.1989 - 09.1995

Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology-Computer Network Systems

ITT Technical Institute

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