Curriculum Vitae
Apolinario Magat
Purok 7 Dayrit Subdivision
Brgy Panipuan, San Fernando, Pampanga
Tel No: +63 9065546399 / +63 9995814518
Email: [email protected]
Skype: enarsm143
Career Summary
· I am highly motivated Customer Service Engineer with in-depth knowledge in semiconductor, both assembly and wafer fabrication. My key strength include
· Machine start-up and installation
· Commissioning and Decommissioning
· Corrective and Preventive maintenance
· Machine rebuild and Tool enhancement
· Has extensive experience in implementing processes to improve production, quality and cost efficiency
· Demonstrates proven methods for problem solving analysis and troubleshooting
Machine Handled
· Wafer Fab Equipment Handled :
Applied Materials Endura 200mm & 300mm
Novellus Inova Xt 200mm
Novellus Sabre xT 200mm
Semitool LT-210c 200mm
APPS Cryo and Turbo Pumps
Professional Qualifications
1981-1986 Bachelor of Science in Electronic and Communication Engineering
Feati University, Philippines
Courses Studies includes:
Basic Electronics Devices and Circuits
Digital Circuits
Electronic Design, Tools and packages
Integrated Circuits and Applications
Digital Communications and Signal Processing
Analog Integrated Circuit Design
July 1991 Diploma in Programmable Logic Controllers
Meralco Foundation
Training and Projects includes:
Industrial Controls
Conversion of Electrical Ladder to PC ladder
Simulation of Pneumatic and Electro-Pneumatic Controllers
Employment History
Principal Service Solutions, Inc. August 2016 to Present
Customer Service Engineer
– Currently working on the Install and start-up of Endura PVD 200 and 300 mm system in ST Micro France. Provide maintenance on systems using pneumatics, digital/analog circuitry, RF TX circuitry, robotics, vacuum systems, and low & high voltage power supplies.
– Responsible for on-site start-up, installation, commissioning & maintenance of front end automated semiconductor equipment at customers’ sites
– Travels to customer locations especially ST Micro in France and Italy, Bosch Germany, Intel Ireland and Dalian and Singapore to perform installation, start up, maintenance and field retrofits of PVD chambers.
– Provides Site Support and management. Specifically related to installation, operation, calibration, service and/or testing of a new hardware, process or software design
– Responsible for on-site start-up, installation, commissioning & maintenance of front end automated semiconductor equipment at customers’ sites.
– Interprets maintenance manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams and repairs of equipment using standard test instruments and hand tools
Retronix Semiconductor Sept 2014 to July 2014
Field Service Engineer
– Responsible for Technical Customer Support and Field Service for Semiconductor, Nanotechnology and Industrial Process Equipment such as Thin Film PVD machines on Applied Material and Novellus tool.
– Responsible for on-site start-up, installation, commissioning & maintenance of front end automated semiconductor equipment at customers’ sites.
– Interprets maintenance manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams and repairs of equipment using standard test instruments and hand tools.
– Carry out continuous enhancement programmes on machines to achieve the highest performance and reliability results
– Travels to customer locations especially US and Asia to perform installation, start up, maintenance and field retrofits of PVD chambers.
– In addition to in-person Field Service and phone-based Customer Support responsibilities, involves as well in participation of the Final Test, Quality Assurance and Customer System Acceptance activities associated with system manufacturing.
– Provides Site Support and management. Specifically related to installation, operation, calibration, service and/or testing of a new hardware, process or software design.
ATEC Technology, Philippines May 2012 to Jan 2013
ProcesEngineer II
– Inovate new technology and process to produce cost effective product.
– Perform technical functions to establish process as required.
– Ensures quality of work to the satisfaction of customer (internal or external).
– Monitors closely frontline and back-end assembly of customer builds, engineering and qualification lot. Ensures strict enforcement and implementation of set specifications and defined requirements to avoid failure or customer feedbacks.
– Reviews manufacturing specifications and initiates modification and changes to achieve set quality, yield, productivity/manufacturing standards (i.e. UPH as needed).
– Implement technical manufacturing process that will provide to a particular customer needs and specifications to ensure that finished products meet the prescribed standards.
– Generate reports on various activities including evaluation of a new or improve processes for new products/devices.
– Evaluates problem that arises during production run to zero-in caused of defects on lots. Initiate and/or recommends action needed to eliminate any failures.
– Ensures that the SPC control charts and other Line Warm Gathering Activity are properly used and maintained in the area of assignment.
– Conducts initial failure analysis and process root cause analysis. Initiates and recommends corrective action on the basis of technical analysis to maintain the specified quality levels and yield.
– Documents specification needed for new process, new material and new equipment. For new equipment, the specification should cover basic setup and conversion.
Global Foundries, Singapore July 1999 to 2010 Oct
Shift Engineer (Thin Film PVD)
– Lead a team of associate engineers to perform periodical preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on Applied Materials systems (Endura), Novellus copper systems (Sabre and Inova), Semitool (LT210C) and KLA Tencor metrological tools
– Support the production in the module and ensure the process integrity for machines is in place for production.
– Co-ordinate with specialists to ensure production is carried out efficiently to meet objectives
– Analyse and Implement tooling to support manufacturing processes (e.g. cycle time reduction).
– Ensure all Standards Operating Procedures are strictly followed
– Assist in enhancing and improving tool performance and utilisations to produce better quality products
– Drive CIP and other improvement projects and perform appropriate corrective actions to address line issues.
– Generate improved PM checklist, procedures and controls to prevent potential equipment failures
– Conduct training on Novellus Inova and Sabre and Semitool troubleshooting
NEC Semiconductor Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore Nov 1997 to June 1999
Technical Expert (FOL – Assembly Line)
– Provide maintenance engineering assistance to production on daily issues, particularly in wirebond operation
– Perform repair, setup and conversion on all wirebond equipment
– Suggest simplifications to improve and resolve line yield issues that relate to process and equipment
– Generate projects (proposals and rewards) to improve and enhance machine performance
– Participate in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) to achieve maximum equipment utilisation
– Involved with brainstorming regarding equipment issues
– Provide appropriate countermeasures to prevent any potential machine failures
Amkor/Anam Pilipinas Inc, Philippines July 1994 to Nov 1997
Process Engineer (Assembly – Wirebond)
– Track assembly yield and defect analysis
– Provide yield improvement/analysis for wirebond and die attach station
– Perform wirebond parameter optimisation through design of experiment
– Develop and establish standard operating procedures from Die Attach to Wirebond station.
– Perform machine process capability study to enhance machine performance.
– Generate initial specs to document newly develop process or material thru documents such as CPF (Customer Process Flow), FMEA, Control Plan¸ OCAP in coordination with Process Development Engineer, Pre-assembly Engineer, Process Engineering and QA Engineering.
– Assist production difficulties and enhance efficiency through projects geared towards productivity and line developments
– Monitor machines for preventative and immediate effective corrective actions
– Provide technical assistance to the line technicians in terms of process related issues.
– Coordinate with the production group to meet productivity goals.
– Responsible for the evaluation, buy-off and qualification of new machines prior to production runs
– Motivate and boost morale of technicians by providing recognition for exemplary effort.
– Perform repair, setup and conversion to maximise the utilisation of equipment to achieve established productivity goals, quality cycle time and cost reduction
Hussein Al-Ali Establishment, Saudi Arabia Sept 1992 to Feb 1994
Electronic/Instrument Technician
– Maintain the smooth operation of the pumping station
– Also responsible for the repair, reconditioning and servicing of instrumentation tools,
measuring equipment and fire alarm system. Conduct loop checking on newly installed instrument
– Responsible for the calibration of different kinds of instrumentations. (Pressure, Flow, temperature, level, control valve, fire and gas detector.)
– Functional and simulation check of flow and pressure transmitter thermocouple, RTD and Control valve, gas detector using communicator and simulator
– Pull-out of different kinds of instrument such as transmitters, actuator, control valves, flame and gas detectors, thermocouple, RTD’s different kinds of Switches and
servicing and calibration of such instruments
– Fabrication and installation of cable trays and support.
– Termination of power and instrument cables and tubing works.
FLAS Industries Incorporated, Philippines April 1989 to Mar 1992
Service Engineer
– In charge of the assembly, repair and installation of Fish Light Attraction System (FLAS) used for lighting in the sea where it is electronically controlled
– Service and repair marine transceiver radios such as VHF and HF transceivers.
Sony Service Centre, Philippines Dec 1987 to Jan 1989
Electronic Technician
– Repair and service of electronic appliances such as televisions, cassettes, components, Walkman, Betamax and VHS players, etc
Interest
· Guitar
· Table Tennis
· Tennis
· Badminton
· PC Games
Character References
· Romy Tabadero Retronix Semiconductor
Field Service Engineer – Thin Film CVD
Ireland
· Arthur Vergara Retronix Semiconductor
Field Service Engineer
Dublin Rd., Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Ireland
· Vener Maglambayan Applied Materials, Inc.
Field Service Engineer
Singapore
– Currently working on the Install and start-up of Endura PVD 200 and 300 mm system in ST Micro France. Provide maintenance on systems using pneumatics, digital/analog circuitry, RF TX circuitry, robotics, vacuum systems, and low & high voltage power supplies.
– Responsible for on-site start-up, installation, commissioning & maintenance of front end automated semiconductor equipment at customers’ sites
– Travels to customer locations especially ST Micro in France and Italy, Bosch Germany, Intel Ireland and Dalian and Singapore to perform installation, start up, maintenance and field retrofits of PVD chambers.
– Provides Site Support and management. Specifically related to installation, operation, calibration, service and/or testing of a new hardware, process or software design
– Responsible for on-site start-up, installation, commissioning & maintenance of front end automated semiconductor equipment at customers’ sites.
– Interprets maintenance manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams and repairs of equipment using standard test instruments and hand tools
– Responsible for Technical Customer Support and Field Service for Semiconductor, Nanotechnology and Industrial Process Equipment such as Thin Film PVD machines on Applied Material and Novellus tool.
– Responsible for on-site start-up, installation, commissioning & maintenance of front end automated semiconductor equipment at customers’ sites.
– Interprets maintenance manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams and repairs of equipment using standard test instruments and hand tools.
– Carry out continuous enhancement programmes on machines to achieve the highest performance and reliability results
– Travels to customer locations especially US and Asia to perform installation, start up, maintenance and field retrofits of PVD chambers.
– In addition to in-person Field Service and phone-based Customer Support responsibilities, involves as well in participation of the Final Test, Quality Assurance and Customer System Acceptance activities associated with system manufacturing.
– Provides Site Support and management. Specifically related to installation, operation, calibration, service and/or testing of a new hardware, process or software design.
Lead a team of associate engineers to perform periodical preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on Applied Materials systems (Endura), Novellus copper systems (Sabre and Inova), Semitool (LT210C) and KLA Tencor metrological tools
Support the production in the module and ensure the process integrity for machines is in place for production.
Co-ordinate with specialists to ensure production is carried out efficiently to meet objectives
Analyse and Implement tooling to support manufacturing processes (e.g. cycle time reduction).
Ensure all Standards Operating Procedures are strictly followed
Assist in enhancing and improving tool performance and utilisations to produce better quality products
Drive CIP and other improvement projects and perform appropriate corrective actions to address line issues.
Generate improved PM checklist, procedures and controls to prevent potential equipment failures
Conduct training on Novellus Inova and Sabre and Semitool troubleshooting
Provide maintenance engineering assistance to production on daily issues, particularly in wirebond operation
Perform repair, setup and conversion on all wirebond equipment
Suggest simplifications to improve and resolve line yield issues that relate to process and equipment
Generate projects (proposals and rewards) to improve and enhance machine performance
Participate in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) to achieve maximum equipment utilisation
Involved with brainstorming regarding equipment issues
Provide appropriate countermeasures to prevent any potential machine failures
Track assembly yield and defect analysis
Provide yield improvement/analysis for wirebond and die attach station
Perform wirebond parameter optimisation through design of experiment
Develop and establish standard operating procedures from Die Attach to Wirebond station.
Perform machine process capability study to enhance machine performance.
Generate initial specs to document newly develop process or material thru documents such as CPF (Customer Process Flow), FMEA, Control Plan¸ OCAP in coordination with Process Development Engineer, Pre-assembly Engineer, Process Engineering and QA Engineering.
Assist production difficulties and enhance efficiency through projects geared towards productivity and line developments
Monitor machines for preventative and immediate effective corrective actions
Provide technical assistance to the line technicians in terms of process related issues.
Coordinate with the production group to meet productivity goals.
Responsible for the evaluation, buy-off and qualification of new machines prior to production runs
Motivate and boost morale of technicians by providing recognition for exemplary effort.
Perform repair, setup and conversion to maximise the utilisation of equipment to achieve established productivity goals, quality cycle time and cost reduction