Thomas W Curran Jr.
Danielson
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician 4, Process Development Engine
Analog Devices
Wilmington, MA
05.2022 - Current
- Process Sustaining Wafer Fabrication Areas.
- Tracking out of spec production making sure it stays within safe limits to avoid scrap.
- Monitoring SPC Charts to keeping production process within the Chart Specifications.
- Working with the Production Engineering Engineers and Equipment maintenance groups to Keep tools AVAILABLE for product.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in technology.
- Operated and maintained equipment to ensure performance and minimal downtime.
- Diagnosed and resolved equipment malfunctions, enhancing operational reliability and safety standards.
Production Specialist
Analog Devices
Wilmington, MA
02.2007 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and enhance productivity.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety procedures and equipment operation protocols.
- Kept production schedules on track by consistently meeting deadlines and prioritizing urgent orders when necessary.
- Assisted with maintaining good manufacturing practices on production line.
- Provided technical assistance to other departments as needed to troubleshoot issues or support new product development initiatives.
Manufacturing Technician
Analog Devices
Cambridge, MA
03.2007 - Current
- Operated and maintained wafer fabrication equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Conducted routine inspections on materials to guarantee quality and compliance with specifications.
- Utilized cleanroom practices to maintain contamination control during wafer processing tasks.
- Trained new operators on operating procedures within the fab environment.
- Monitored production metrics and documented results for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Defined process flows and drove continuous process improvement efforts to maximize product yield.
FIB Process Technician
Allegro Microsystems
Worcester, MA
03.1998 - 02.2007
- Operating a Dual Beam FIB operation.
- Cross sectioning of wafers to monitor fabrication processing.
- Worked on engineer experiments to help improve the wafer process.
- Create production recipes for Falcon Camtek Inspection tool.
- Making process adjustments to recipes and equipment trouble shooting.
- Manually verify failed test results using a curve tracer and HP analyzer in the Wafer Eval area.
Promoted to Production Specialist
Allegro Microsystems
04.2001
- Provided training and cross trained of production operators.
- Monitored SPC charts and making adjustments as needed.
- Help performed process and equipment technicians with tool adjustments and trouble shooting.
- Gave support to production operators with tool operation.
- Was a team member of the Implication of a 5s Team.
- Took part as a member of the Continuous Improvement and Scratch Reduction Teams.
Production Operator
Allegro Microsystems
Worcester, MA
03.1998 - 03.2007
- As a production operator I was trained in the following area:
- Photolithography: (HMDS, Coat, Steppers, Develop and optical inspection)
- Plasma Dry Etch/Strip: (Automated process with endpoint detection)
- Wet Etch/Strip: (Semi-Automatic Vertec Baths)
- Diffusion/EPI: (Wafer Cleaning, EPI Reactors)
- Ion Implant: (High Dose Ion Implantation)
- Constant use of other tools such as SSTs, Spins drivers, Bake tracks and Fusion Bake ovens process work flow.
- Ability to make minor adjustments on these tools to keep process moving.
- Completed chemical safety and handling training.
Material Handling
Solectron Corporation
Westborough, MA
09.1998 - 03.1999
- Completed a required Basic to Electronic to start employment.
- Picking orders from stock or replacing extra parts from returned parts back to stock.
- Packaging of sensitive components.
- Controlling the inventory in stock.
Education
Computer And Information Sciences
Community College of Vermont
Rutland, VTBusiness Data Processing
Stafford Technical Center
Rutland, VTHigh School Diploma - undefined
Fair Haven Union High School
Fair Haven, VT06.1994
Skills
- Process validation
- Process improvement
- Manufacturing operations
- Priority management
- Teamwork and communication
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Computer skills
Timeline
Technician 4, Process Development Engine
Analog Devices
05.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Technician
Analog Devices
03.2007 - Current
Production Specialist
Analog Devices
02.2007 - Current
Promoted to Production Specialist
Allegro Microsystems
04.2001
Material Handling
Solectron Corporation
09.1998 - 03.1999
FIB Process Technician
Allegro Microsystems
03.1998 - 02.2007
Production Operator
Allegro Microsystems
03.1998 - 03.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Fair Haven Union High School
Computer And Information Sciences
Community College of Vermont
Business Data Processing
Stafford Technical Center
INTEREST
- Volunteer Fire Fighter
- East Thompson, CT - Past
- Dudley, MA - Past
- Wallingford, VT - Past, Medical Response Technician (State of Connecticut), Member of the Emergency Response Team at Analog Devices
- (Cambridge), Member of the Emergency Response Team
- Continuing my education and training in the semiconductor industry or other departments within Analog Devices.