Curtis Skinner

Software Engineer

• Developed software for the E2000 and E3200 Epitaxial (EPI) single chamber tools and Eagle-i Intrepid multi chamber tools.
• Tested SECS/GEM functionality of the tools to ensure it met the Semi Standards for 200mm and 300mm equipment.

Software Support Engineer

• Analyzed logs from the EPI and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) tools to determine the root cause of the software issue.
• Tried to recreate the issue on simulators or real tools if the issue could not be recreated on a simulator.
• Provide work around if available.
• Once Root cause was determined provide detailed report to the software development team.
• Travel to customer sites to troubleshoot issue in real time.

Manager QA and Support

• Managed the QA and Support teams for the EPI, Eagle-i Intrepid, ALD, and Synergis tools.

Software Manager

• Managed a team of developers for the XP4+ Symphony multi chamber tool.
• Worked with other groups to determine what new features and bug fixes would be in the next software release.
• Made sure the scope of the next release was realistic for the given timeline.

Section Manager Software Support

• Managed a team of software support engineers here in Phoenix and in Taiwan.
• Prioritized bugs reported by the field.
• Worked to determine the root cause on high priority tickets was found in five business days and two weeks for other tickets.

Developed and tested software for wired telecommunication equipment used on switching and transmission equipment for data and voice communication.