Manuel Manny Ruiz
Phoenix / Chandler
Summary
High-performing Equipment Engineer with 20+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience specializing in diffusion, thermal processing, and furnace equipment in high-volume (HVM) cleanroom environments. Expert in sustaining and improving ASM A412, Kokusai, and TEL furnace systems. Proven track record in executing complex PM/CM, managing tool installs, and resolving chronic equipment issues using Model-Based Problem Solving (MBPS). Committed to TSMC’s core values of Integrity and Commitment, with a readiness to support 24/7 operations and Emergency Response Team (ERT) duties.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Diffusion Equipment Engineer
Intel Corporation
Rio Rancho
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Sustaining Excellence: Managed performance for a fleet of ASM A412, Kokusai Zestone/Quixace, and TEL furnace systems in a high-volume factory.
- Availability Optimization: Responded to tool alarms and production interruptions, utilizing structured troubleshooting to restore equipment availability.
- Precision Maintenance: Executed preventive and corrective maintenance (PM/CM) using disciplined fault isolation and model-based problem solving.
- Continuous Improvement: Led hardware upgrades, retrofits, and engineering change implementations to enhance tool capability.
- Data-Driven Performance: Analyzed chamber health, uniformity, and defect data to drive down unplanned downtime.
- Safety & Standardization: Maintained critical maintenance procedures, safety documentation, and interlock check instructions.
EPCoT Area Coordinator (Equipment Install / Qualification / Facilities)
Intel Corporation
Rio Rancho
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Ramp Management: Supported the installation and qualification of diffusion and thermal equipment, ensuring strict adherence to schedule and safety.
- Technical Verification: Validated mechanical, electrical, and facilities readiness through meticulous review of drawings and schematics.
- Liaison Leadership: Coordinated between OEMs, construction trades, and engineering teams to resolve field conflicts and maintain milestones.
- Safe Handoff: Oversaw safety system validation, interlock documentation, and TRANS packages for final equipment handoff.
Diffusion Equipment Engineer
Intel Corporation
Rio Rancho
04.2000 - 01.2021
- Fleet Ownership: Provided long-term sustaining ownership of ASM A412 and Kokusai furnace systems across multiple technology nodes.
- Advanced Root Cause: Diagnosed and corrected complex diffusion faults, particle excursions, and non-uniformity using data-driven analysis.
- Project Leadership: Led reliability-improvement projects and equipment modifications in collaboration with OEM teams.
- HVM Support: Performed hands-on troubleshooting and PM/CM execution to ensure continuous production.
Education
Electronics Engineering Coursework -
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- ASM A412
- Kokusai Zestone
- Quixace
- TEL Furnace Systems
- Diffusion Processing
- Thermal Processing
- Tool Uptime
- Availability
- HVM Alarm Troubleshooting
- PM
- Corrective Maintenance
- Tool Install
- Qual
- De-install
- MBPS
- Root Cause Analysis
- SPC Review
- Chamber Health
- Particle Reduction
- Uniformity Reduction
- Defect Reduction
- Cleanroom Safety
- SEMI S2
- Vendor Coordination
- Facilities Coordination
Certifications Training
- OEM Systems: ASM A412, Kokusai, and TEL Vertical Furnaces.
- Methodologies: Model-Based Problem Solving (MBPS), Root Cause & 5-Why Analysis.
- Safety & Environment: SEMI S2, Cleanroom Safety, and Intel Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).
Core Technical Skills
ASM A412, Kokusai Zestone/Quixace, TEL Furnace Systems, True, Tool Uptime & Availability, HVM Alarm Troubleshooting, PM / Corrective Maintenance (CM), Tool Install/Qual/De-install, MBPS & Root Cause Analysis, SPC Review & Chamber Health, Particle/Uniformity/Defect Reduction, Cleanroom Safety & SEMI S2, Vendor & Facilities Coordination
Timeline
Diffusion Equipment Engineer
Intel Corporation
01.2023 - 03.2025
EPCoT Area Coordinator (Equipment Install / Qualification / Facilities)
Intel Corporation
02.2021 - 01.2023
Diffusion Equipment Engineer
Intel Corporation
04.2000 - 01.2021
Electronics Engineering Coursework -
Central New Mexico Community College