RICHARD T. GRIMM, CLGB 1893 Wilburn Valley Rd Pearisburg, VA 24134 [email protected]
SUMMARY
Experienced Mechanical Engineering Technician with extensive background in the Semiconductor manufacturing industry and Facilities operations. Targeting engineering, technicians, facilities operations and equipment positions. Managed the maintenance, repair and upgrade of capital equipment using troubleshooting skills, critical thinking and problem solving techniques. Optimized equipment and processes, which increased uptime and improved yield. Leadership and team building skills. Expertise in eliminating downtime by successfully implementing long-term fixes while developing solutions using root cause analysis. Goal driven hands on leader with earned reputation for developing and deploying learn processes while meeting or exceeding business initiatives. Knowledge and experience in the coating and processing of electronic materials. Knowledge and ability to write coating recipe based on common computer programming skills.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
• Statistical Process Control • Six Sigma • ISO 9001/14001 • Emergency Response Team • Facility Operations • Quality Control • Preventative Maintenance • Yield Improvement • FAB Design • Leadership/Supervision • Equipment Facilitization • Hazardous Materials • Class 1000 Clean Room • Class 100 Clean Room • Ultra-High vacuum • Photolithography Equipment • Dry Etch Equipment • Diffusion Equipment
Nuvotronics (formerly Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials), Blacksburg, VA 2006-Present Sr. Operations Engineer
Perform preventative maintenance, process and engineering procedures in the photolithography area. Perform electrical or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process areas. I run and maintain the maintenance team of the whole fab. Project management on rehabilitating tools. Waste water management and Facilities Operations. Implemented Six Sigma in operations, saving the company money in utilities and cost reductions. Emergency Response Team. Moved company from a large fab area to a smaller building where I plumbed and installed all fab equipment. RO/DI water systems.
Innovative Micro Technology, Santa Barbara, CA 2005-2006 Sr. Equipment Technician
Perform moderate modification to equipment for better process and less downtime. Did preventative maintenance and repair in the photo/etch and implant areas. Improved equipment availability by implementing preventative maintenance, process, and engineering procedures. Increased operational efficiency by developing and maintaining tracking and diagnostic programs for troubleshooting.
Performed electrical or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process in the Photo/Etch areas. Tools include: KLA, SVG 86XX & 88XX, AMSL Steppers, SVG 700, P&E 340 Microalingers, Keithley Data Systems, ElectorGlass prober station, GaSonics VHP. • Improved equipment availability from 86% to 97.5% by implementing preventative maintenance, process, and engineering procedures. • Increased operational efficiency by developing and maintaining tracking and diagnostic programs for troubleshooting, training engineers and operators. • Authored cleaning, maintenance and procedure manuals for equipment and systems maintenance personnel, which decreased equipment downtime and improved overall equipment efficiency.
Led a group of 6 technicians in a green field startup. Managed the LAM tool set for the Dry Etch area including: tool placement, tool facilitation, and operator and technician tools training. Worked closely with equipment vendors for equipment operations. Site controller and team leader for safety and environmental issues. • Designed an entire FAB layout for green field startup, which was completed on time. • Received tools and inspected tools for defects during shipping to ensure operability. • Placed and facilitated equipment in the FAB to ensure proper equipment function and space utilization.
Worked with process engineers to develop requirements or tools to convert from 4-6” wafers. Procured equipment needed for the conversion and modified multiple tool sets for tool utilization and yield enhancements. • Improved product yield from 62% to 97% by engineering a separator for the LN2 delivery in the sputtering cooling system. • Designed a catch cup for an SVG coater system, which decreased rework and scrap significantly. Reviewed by Motorola’s Patent Committee. • Increased yield from 86% to 99% by improving the furnace loading system (boat loader).
Motorola, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, 1992 - 1995 Lead Technician
Managed the equipment repair and preventative maintenance. Led a team of 8 technicians in the Photo and Etch areas. Schedule, trained and wrote reviews for team members. On call 24 X 7 for equipment issues. • Directed quality control programs for a Six Sigma organization, which improved the uptime and utilization of the equipment and improved the process.
EDUCATION
DeVry Institute of Technology Associates of Applied Science
