Torrance Hill
MARICOPA
Summary
Experienced Semiconductor Technical Specialist with 20 years in high-volume manufacturing and technology development. Expertise in supporting semiconductor facility systems, equipment qualifications, and troubleshooting. Proficient in standard operating procedures and computerized maintenance systems, ensuring safety and efficiency in cleanroom and sub-fab environments. Prepared to enhance Micron’s wafer manufacturing water service initiatives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER, LEVEL 1
Edwards
Chandler, AZ
05.2026 - Current
- Installed and commissioned vacuum equipment, following service manuals and site safety requirements.
- Read and interpret complex equipment manuals, P&ID's, schematics and process data to accelerate structured troubleshooting and resolve nonstandard technical issues.
Perform installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification support for advanced vacuum and abatement systems at semiconductor manufacturing facilities. - Coordinate directly with customer engineering, facilities, operations, and vendor personnel to ensure equipment readiness and successful deployment.
- Lead on-site troubleshooting, system verification, acceptance testing, and performance validation activities.
- Maintain schedule-driven execution while ensuring strict compliance with LOTO, chemical safety, and site safety requirements.
Manufacturing Equipment Technician
Intel
Hillsboro, OR
08.2004 - 08.2024
- Troubleshot mechanical, electrical, and process alarms to restore tool performance quickly.
- Performed preventive maintenance, inspections, and calibrations to sustain equipment reliability.
- Maintained semiconductor equipment to support stable production and minimize unplanned downtime.
- Documented repairs, part replacements, and shift handoffs to ensure accurate maintenance records.
- Upheld an flawless 100% safety record across two decades by rigorously following environmental regulations, chemical handling rules, and corporate PPE/LOTO standards.
- Demonstrated flexibility and strong team collaboration while working demanding rotating shift schedules to maintain continuous, 24/7 factory operations.
- Leveraged Statistical Process Control (SPC) trends and structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify abnormal conditions, reduce tool downtime, and minimize process scrap.
- Dedicated 19 years to driving equipment availability and process stability within a premier, Best-in-Class high-volume wafer manufacturing environment.
- Collaborated closely with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to seamlessly transition process recipes and hardware setups from Technology Development (TD) into high-volume manufacturing (HVM).
- Read and interpreted engineering blueprints, P&IDs, and control screen configurations to safely start, stop, and adjust complex mechanical and fluid delivery systems.
Education
Associate of Science - Electronic And Computer Technology
DeVry University
Columbus, OH06-2002
Skills
- P&ID Interpretation and Review
- Field support
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Equipment calibration
- Vacuum system installation
- Field service support
- Remote support
- Equipment installation
Timeline
FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER, LEVEL 1
Edwards
05.2026 - Current
Manufacturing Equipment Technician
Intel
08.2004 - 08.2024
Associate of Science - Electronic And Computer Technology
DeVry University