Christopher Ward has over 7 years of experience in the semiconductor industry as a manufacturing technician. He has a track record of improving efficiencies and meeting production goals through strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills. His resume highlights experiences operating various semiconductor manufacturing equipment and leading a team as cell lead to maximize production flow. He has achieved notable results such as reducing material reprocessing time by 30% and slashing customer returns in half.

1. 1CHRISTOPHER WARD
12217 W. Riverside Avenue
Tolleson, AZ 85353
Cell: 602.499.4399 christopher.ward@sbcglobal.net
MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN
Customer service and safety focused.
7 years of experience working in the Semiconductor Industry. Noted for Personal
excellent use of time and resources to achieve the greatest manufacturing Streng t hs:
efficiencies and performance improvements; meet challenges head on to boost • Flexible
production and yield in a fast-paced, team-centric cleanroom environment.
• Resourceful
Experienced in set up / operation of photolithography, diffusion, etch, parametric
test, final test, epitaxial and implant equipment with attention to complex • Cooperative
instructions. • Self-motivated
• Logical
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities complement sound • Confident
judgment in establishing priorities, and making decisions. Communicate • Professional
effectively at all levels of the plant organization.
EXPERIENCE
FlipChip International (Semiconductor Manufacturing) - Phoenix, Arizona 2012 - Current
FINAL INSPECTION MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN
Operate and maintain Work-In-Progress through the Final inspection/Shipping area. Handle wafers
that have completed bumping process, and use metrology (Dage Bump Shear, Nikon OptiPhot
Microscope) and automatic inspection equipment (August NSX 95,105) to verify the wafers are within
specification to ship to the owning customer. Work closely with the shift lead, supervisor, and shipping
department to maintain wafers are shipped by their deadlines. Work closely with the Quality
department, and Process Engineering groups on maintaining quality standards and process
improvements.
International Rectifier (Semiconductor Manufacturing) - Mesa, Arizona 2011 - 2012
CLEANS T ECHNICIAN /E PITAXY R EACTOR T ECHNICIAN
Managed Work-In-Progress through a busy Automatic, and Semi-Automatic cleans department.
Operated ASM, ASM+ and HTR, Epi Reactor tools in a fast paced wafer fab. Demonstrated excellent
use of skills to achieve daily output goals. Operated BioRad Thickness measurement, CDE resistance
measurement, and HgCv Mercury probe machines on a regular basis to verify metrology. Coordinated
with Engineering, and Management to make consistent improvements to processing procedures.
• Worked as part of a team to determine ways to reduce the use of disposable materials in the
cleanroom by 15%.
STMicroelectronics (Semiconductor Manufacturing) - Phoenix, Arizona 2005 - 2011
MANUFACTURING CELL LEAD/PEER TRAINER TECHNICIAN III
Lead a team of 5 technicians in a cleanroom environment to maximize production flow in coordination
with Engineering and Quality departments. Set up tools / equipment and monitor operations with
attention to continuous safety, process and quality improvements; troubleshoot and resolve issues
quickly and completely to minimize downtime.
• Serve in a training / cross-training capacity to ensure all technicians are certified and re-certified on
equipment / toolsets while maintaining high team morale and job satisfaction.
- Mentor by example with open-door communications and team-building activities, realizing greater
accountability in use of time and resources – toward improved performance.
• Instrumental in success of efficiency projects such as reducing material re-processing time by 30%
with exponential improvement in product yield.

2. • Slashed number of customer returns by more than half, working in tandem with Quality
Department to introduce additional inspection steps.
• Worked with supervisor to determine shift production schedules, using Excel spreadsheet;
collaborate with all plant areas to meet daily production goals consistently within 9%.
• Earned perfect attendance awards as well as On The Spot recognitions for quality performance.
EDUCATION
Phoenix College / STMicroelectronics STMicroelectronics
SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNICAL PROCESSING COURSE LEADERSHIP TRAINING/CONFLICT RESOLUTION