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Joseph C. Ly

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Summary

Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in semiconductor hi-vac process equipment and automation. Exceptional troubleshooting skills and a strong aptitude for organization. Proficient in mechanical tool sets, testing and calibration instruments. Well-versed in MS Office and SPC charting. Fluent in English and Chinese.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Technical Support Engineer

Mattson Technologies
05.2018 - Current
  • Collaborate closely with crossing functional teams to optimize process/hardware/software developments; Address escalated issues from local team
  • Install and assess prototypes, fixtures, and retrofits for process optimization, develop relevant technical bulletins, BKM, and procedures
  • Implement and qualify new systems in R&D Lab, monitor metrology systems (Thin film, particle, defect), and schedule vendor FSE to come in for service
  • Perform equipment preventative/corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and calibration in R&D lab and facility
  • Provide technical expertise on the manufacturing floor to meet business commitments

Senior Maintenance Technician

Headway Technologies
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Troubleshot and resolved all aspects of tool related issues, including PM, for all 21 Alcatel 2460 PVDs, Canon Seed PVD, and Hitachi RIE strip
  • Offered technical recommendations to improve equipment performance and uptime

Equipment Engineer

Intermolecular Inc
09.2010 - 09.2016
  • Troubleshot and repaired complex electromechanical equipment (ALD, PVD, CVD, ETCH) under class 100 cleanroom protocols
  • Participated NPI manufacture process, performed system start-up activities through Tier III
  • Monitored and tracked equipment PM, scheduling and performing equipment PM to minimize equipment downtime
  • Analyzed equipment issues using pareto charts and made recommendations to improve equipment process quality and stability
  • Generated technical documentations such as service procedure, BKM, and technical bulletin

Product Support Engineer

Tango Systems Inc
12.2008 - 07.2010
  • Troubleshot and repaired semiconductor electromechanical equipment (PVD, ETCH) at both system level and component level
  • Performed system start-up activities through system sign off; provided and presented training classes to customers
  • Generated test plan, service report, installation manual, and maintenance procedure

Field Service Electrical Engineer

Fortrend Engineering
05.2006 - 11.2008
  • Redesigned 4-stage WTS electrical schematic to resolve the compatibility issues with a new controller board
  • Conducted new system configuration and installation at manufacture and customer sites
  • Provided remote and on-site technical support, created service documentation, and tracked/categorized service issues

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA
03.2005

Skills

  • Strong teamwork
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Cleaning skills
  • Customer relations skills

Timeline

Staff Technical Support Engineer

Mattson Technologies
05.2018 - Current

Senior Maintenance Technician

Headway Technologies
06.2017 - 05.2018

Equipment Engineer

Intermolecular Inc
09.2010 - 09.2016

Product Support Engineer

Tango Systems Inc
12.2008 - 07.2010

Field Service Electrical Engineer

Fortrend Engineering
05.2006 - 11.2008

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

California Polytechnic State University
Joseph C. Ly