Travis Anderson
Sutherlin,OR
Summary
Senior Engineering Technician and Tech Lead with 24 years of excellence at Intel Corporation. Expert in Remote Operations (ROC), Metrology, and Stress Lab environments. Proven track record in high-stakes project management, driving $2M+ in cost avoidance and revenue generation. Combining deep technical expertise in semiconductor toolsets with formal Project Management training to lead cross-functional teams and ensure 100% safety and quality compliance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tech Lead – Remote Operations Center (ROC)
Intel Corporation
02.2019 - Current
- Operational Leadership: Directing remote factory operations for Lithography and Metrology; optimizing tool health and WIP flow for high-volume manufacturing (HVM).
- Project Management: Applying PM principles to coordinate fleet-wide upgrades and IDM 2.0 initiatives, ensuring Intel Foundry customer confidentiality.
- Continuous Improvement: Utilizing JMP and SPC++ to perform advanced analysis on automation tools, resulting in measurable increases in area performance.
- Mentorship: Leading "Safety Always" initiatives and serving as a Lead Trainer for junior technicians on complex troubleshooting protocols.
- Operated and maintained advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues in production processes to minimize downtime.
Engineering Technician – Stress Labs
Intel Corporation
09.2013 - 01.2019
- Fleet Sustaining: Managed equipment sign-offs (ESOM) and PM execution via MES300 and Fuzion; optimized lab throughput for stress-testing cycles.
- Regulatory Compliance: Served as COHE (Control of Hazardous Energies) Inspector, conducting annual inspections and ensuring zero safety deviations.
- Hazardous Materials: Managed inert gas, cryogens, and high-value inventory (HVIPIP) while maintaining strict decontamination and waste-handling protocols.
Engineering Technician – FCPT
Intel Corporation
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Revenue Generation: Facilitated the decommission and resale of 44 metrology tools, resulting in millions of dollars in revenue.
- Cost Avoidance: Executed harvest activities on DIS, KLA, and TSB toolsets, driving $1.2M in savings.
- IP Security: Audited and reformatted 478 hard drives across multiple operating systems, ensuring 100% Intellectual Property protection.
- Infrastructure Lead: Electrical Demo Scope Owner for Fab 20; managed 5,000+ circuit shutdowns with zero impact to D1C production.
Manufacturing / Engineering Technician – Fab 20
Intel Corporation
03.2002 - 06.2010
- Metrology Ownership: Owned 48 tools (CDSEM, OPT, REG) with a sustained 91.2% uptime average.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Specialized in Hitachi 88xx/9300 CD-SEM and Accent Q7 Bio-Rad registration tools, including new production setup and recipe creation.
- Team Facilitation: Led team meetings focusing on LEAN manufacturing principles and shift placement to ensure 24/7 module coverage.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in manufacturing processes.
- Developed and documented standard operating procedures for manufacturing workflows, improving consistency across teams.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, contributing to strategic decision-making for process enhancements.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying potential issues and executing preventive measures.
- Optimized equipment performance through regular maintenance, calibration, and adjustments.
- Participated in kaizen events leading to measurable improvements in production efficiency and team performance.
- Developed and enhanced personnel work instructions to clear up confusion and boost performance.
Education
No Degree - Project Management Coursework
Portland Community College (PCC)
Portland, OR01-2015
Associate of Science - Digital Systems for Technology
Umpqua Community College
Roseburg, OR06-2001
Skills
- Technical Leadership: Tech Lead (ROC), Area Coordination, Project Planning, 8D Problem Solving, Training Skills (TSW)
- Systems & Automation: JMP (JSL), SPC, MES300, VISTA, Fuzion, AutoCAD, SQL, Crystal Ball
- Tool Expertise: CDSEM (Hitachi), KLA/BPS, Registration (Accent/Bio-Rad)
- Safety & Compliance: ERT Lead (Chemical/Fire/First Aid), COHE Inspector, ISO 9001 Standards
Certification
- Safety: ERT Chemical Spill Cleanup, SCBA, First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Hoist & Crane.
- Operations: 8D Structured Problem Solving, Constructive Confrontation, Lean Manufacturing, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
- Technical: Advanced Electrical Safety, RF Plasma, Vacuum Systems, Silane Awareness, ESD Basic Training.
Timeline
Tech Lead – Remote Operations Center (ROC)
Intel Corporation
02.2019 - Current
Engineering Technician – Stress Labs
Intel Corporation
09.2013 - 01.2019
Engineering Technician – FCPT
Intel Corporation
04.2011 - 08.2013
Manufacturing / Engineering Technician – Fab 20
Intel Corporation
03.2002 - 06.2010
No Degree - Project Management Coursework
Portland Community College (PCC)
Associate of Science - Digital Systems for Technology
Umpqua Community College