Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Hobbies
Timeline
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Mechanical Engineer

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

EUV Upgrades (UIR) Scanner Generalist

ASML
07.2021 - Current
  • 2nd Line technical support for resolving EUV (3300-3600) SW/HW issues during prep work and live upgrades.
  • Analyzed performance-related data for resolving machine functionality and test errors.
  • Utilized schematics for troubleshooting machine operation issues. Streamlined local solving power source for 1L & 2L engineers with machine module background details.
  • Certified yearly in multiple on-site disciplines such as Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW), 1 & 4-point crane lifting, H2 expert, and LOTO application.

EUV 1st Line Customer Support Engineer

ASML
12.2016 - 7 2021
  • 1st Line Customer Support Engineer (CSE) Shift Lead role in late 2018.
  • Responsible for delegating machine support, communicating updates with the customer, preparing periodic maintenance sequences, and escalation reports.
  • Resolved errors involving PLCs, robotic modules software and hardware issues, pneumatically controlled water/gas valves, and vacuum-related machine state involving turbo molecular pumps.

Mechanical Design Engineer

ASML
06.2006 - 12.2016
  • Designed dynamic moving assemblies & tooling for semiconductor applications in vacuum.
  • Responsible for product documentation including final assembly drawings, BOMs, assembly specs, testing specs, and performance specs.•
  • Part of local Siemens NX (Unigraphics) expert group for assisting other engineers with design issues.
  • Took on a voluntary role in CMM Romer Arm training to teach operation to production engineers.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Rochester Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

Skills

Design Failure Mode & Effect Analysis

Software

  • SAP (17+ years)
  • Linux OS (8 years)
  • Unigraphics (10 years)
  • Solidworks (7+ years)
  • Teamcenter (17+ years)
  • Siemens PLC HMI (8 years)

Hobbies

3D Printing

  • Involved in ASML 3D printing group
  • Created programming scripts for automated temperature control
  • Designed multiple prototypes for clients

Timeline

EUV Upgrades (UIR) Scanner Generalist

ASML
07.2021 - Current

EUV 1st Line Customer Support Engineer

ASML
12.2016 - 7 2021

Mechanical Design Engineer

ASML
06.2006 - 12.2016

Master of Science - Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Rochester Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology
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