| MEMS and Nanotechnology ClearinghouseJames Steck's Resume
| Contact | 4108 Greenridge Rd. #3 Pittsburgh, PA 15234 US 412-952-7310 j_steck@comcast.net |
Goal | To obtain a position in a nanotechnology-based company in the research, development, and processing of new products and services. |
| Skills | Pos. and Neg. Photolithography, Wet and Dry Etch, Metrology and Characterization, III-V's, Thin Films Deposition and Growth, LOCOS, HIVAC sys., SEM's |
| Qualifications | Sept. 2003 – May 2006 California University of Pennsylvania California, PA BS in Nanofabrication Industrial Technology Some education obtained at Pennsylvania State University’s Nanofabrication Facility, during summer 2005 with a 4.0 GPA. Worked in a Class 10 clean-room environment Learned positive and negative photolithography and exposure techniques Learned and operated scanning electron microscopes, optical microscopes,and other metrology and characterization techniques Learned and operated reactive ion etchers and wet etching Learned ion implanters Learned and operated film deposition systems for depositing aluminum films of various thicknesses (50 – 300 Ang. thickness) onto silicon and silicon oxide substrates for the creation of basic MOSFET structures Learned film growth furnaces Learned LOCOS, III-V’s, and metal and dielectric coatings Experience in project/product development.
Professional experience July 2006 - Present The Ex One Company Irwin, PA Laser Tech/Ultrasonic Engineering
Operation, development, and construction from print of a new laser drilling system called Orion, which uses two lasers to drill various size holes with controlled tapers into many different materials, from metals to ceramics. Operation and maintenance of Sonex ultrasonic machining system, which uses ultrasonic vibrations to machine materials. Maintenance includes electronic and mechanical troubleshooting from prints. Used prints alone to tear down and deep clean all mechanical parts of the machining head and then rebuild. Research and development of machining procedures to machine various advanced brittle materials, such as CMC, ceramics, glass, Pyrex, etc. Also includes rebuild of RAM and Wire EDM machines from partial prints.
August 2001 – January 2002 Kurt J. Lesker Co. through PEAK Technical Services Electronics Technician
Electronics technician to work on the Gas Abatement system. Began development of a motor controller. Helped run the pump shop while supervisor was gone. Assisted in electrical troubleshooting of pumps. Repaired electrical equipment around the shop.
June 2000 – May 2001 Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Gloucester, MA Final Test Technician
Final Test and Installation of VIISTA-80 Ion Implantation Systems Worked in a Class 100 clean room. After all parts were assembled in the clean room, connected power and turned on the machine. Required to bring the system to full operational status, even if nothing happened when power was applied. Required mechanical, electrical, and electronic troubleshooting from prints. HVAC systems, up to 10-9 psi, Hi-Voltage PS, up to 25KV, Robotics and Control Systems, Wafer Handling and Cleaning Processes, 200 and 300mm
May 1994 – June 2000 United States Navy Norfolk, VA Electronics Technician
Electronics Technician on submarine and surface ship Worked on nuclear reactors to power the submarine. Operated all panels necessary to safely operate the reactor, and performed preventative and corrective maintenance on same panels, using prints and manuals. Repaired radar and communications equipment, and computers. Honorable Discharge at E-4 pay grade
Professional memberships Active Member of EPT, Technology Honorary.
Security clearance Inactive Confidential Security Clearance, granted in 1998.
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Updated: 2007-07-23 |