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Virginia Massey

Fremont,CA

Summary

Technician with 35 years of Clean room experience in Manufacturing Research and Development. Knowledge of Thin Film Deposition, XRD, BET, XPS.LOD, PYC, IGA, and Optical Analysis. Capable of efficiently performing a task with a minimum supervision. Gets along well with others and a team player. Always willing to learn new things.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior R&D Technician

QuantumScape Battery Inc
08.2020 - Current

Handled submission of samples and supported the queuing workflow. Prepare samples in the clean room or the glovebox tool. Operate the analytical tools such as XRD, BET, XPS, TGA, IGA., PYC, and LOD. Monitor key parameters during the tests. Upload the data results. Perform routine calibration and preventive maintenance on some of our tools. Troubleshoot minor repairs of some analytical tools. Support engineers. with some of their experiments. Provide feedback and recommendations to our customers, regarding their submissions. Help to train new personnel within our group .Monitor our cleanroom

supplies and stock them up when necessary. Monitor and audit data results for quality assurance. Follow our clean room protocol.

Lab Technician

Clearink Displays
05.2017 - 07.2019
  • Assisted Engineering and R&D team on defining the process parameters of various materials to prepare display sample.
  • Prepared Tooling Films Replication to build micro lens structures.
  • Prepared Embossing samples for various sizes of LPD displays.
  • Responsible for the characterization of the brightness of the displays.
  • Recorded, reported and posted test results using database.
  • Prepared samples for shipping in proper containers.
  • Cut different Glass sizes for LPD Displays with VPI Glass Scriber machine.
  • Inventoried and reordered before supplies diminished.

Process Technician

Nanogram Corporation
03.2008 - 01.2017
  • Worked Closely with the process Engineer team to develop process parameters for Si Ink nanomaterial, increased operation efficiency and improved production yields.
  • Operated the Photovoltaic Laser Reaction Deposition cluster tool and the Advanced Nano Material Particle Generation machines.
  • Sampled products for characterization of process materials using analytical equipment such as X-ray diffraction machine (XRD), Dynamic Light Scattering(DLS),and BET. Documented results in database.
  • Supported the R&D group with the operation of Pharma grade high pressure homogenizers.
  • Performed housekeeping functions to maintain compliant, audit-ready operations.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety rules and standards .

Senior Failure Analysis Technician

Maxtor Corporation.
01.1997 - 03.2007
  • Monitored production yields for every sputter tool and worked closely with the production team.
  • Performed optical analysis on the failed product.
  • Addressed optical findings on failed product and made sure a corrective action was taken.
  • Recorded optical findings and corrective action taken in the database.
  • Supported Engineering group and QA operations.
  • Trained all new hires in our department .
  • Managed internal audit on all the failure Analysis technicians to reduce the miscall of defects.

Failure Analysis Technician

Seagate Technology
03.1995 - 02.1997
  • Monitored Product yields and worked closely with the production team to addressed issues in a timely manner.
  • Performed Optical Analysis on the failed product.
  • Addressed optical findings on the failed product to the production team making sure a quick corrective was taking.
  • Supported Engineering team and QA Operations.

Sputter Process Technician

Seagate Technology
04.1993 - 03.1995
  • Qualified the Sputter tools after maintenance was performed and turned them over to the production team.
  • Closely monitored the production process, made the necessary adjustments to keep disk parameters within specifications.
  • Supported R&D team with all sputter experiments.

Test Operator

Seagate Technology
07.1991 - 04.1993
  • Performed Sputter certification tests, calibration of test equipment, lube and tape burnish process.

Education

Business Administration

National University of Nicaragua
Managua, Nicaragua

Certified Medical Assistant. - Medical Assisting

Unitek College - Fremont
Fremont, CA
2007

General Education -

Ohlone College
Fremont, CA
1992

General Education -

Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, CA
1990

Skills

  • Over 30 years experience in manufacturing and R&D
  • Knowledge and experience with clean room protocol
  • Optical Analysis /Measurements
  • Sputter Film Deposition
  • Nano Powder machine Experience ( NPM)
  • Use of Fresh Air Respirator
  • N2 Glove Box experience
  • X Ray Diffraction Machine (XRD)
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Gets along well with others
  • Always willing to learn new things
  • Capable of working alone with minimum supervision
  • Knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel and power point

Certification

  • Certificate- North American Vacuum Society and Basic Vacuum Principles.
  • Certificate - Fundamentals of Disk Technology & Engineering
  • Certificate - Intevac MDP250 and 350 -Training Course.
  • Certificate - Medical Assistant

Timeline

Senior R&D Technician

QuantumScape Battery Inc
08.2020 - Current

Lab Technician

Clearink Displays
05.2017 - 07.2019

Process Technician

Nanogram Corporation
03.2008 - 01.2017

Senior Failure Analysis Technician

Maxtor Corporation.
01.1997 - 03.2007

Failure Analysis Technician

Seagate Technology
03.1995 - 02.1997

Sputter Process Technician

Seagate Technology
04.1993 - 03.1995

Test Operator

Seagate Technology
07.1991 - 04.1993

Business Administration

National University of Nicaragua

Certified Medical Assistant. - Medical Assisting

Unitek College - Fremont

General Education -

Ohlone College

General Education -

Evergreen Valley College
Virginia Massey