Robert Rider has over 30 years of experience as a process engineering technician in the semiconductor industry. He has extensive expertise in diffusion, thin films, implant and epi processes. He serves as a liaison between engineering, production and maintenance to share data and troubleshoot issues. He is bilingual, a quick learner, and excellent at analyzing problems and finding solutions.

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4108 West Fairglen Circle ■ South Jordan, Utah 84095 ■ H (801) 280-8084 ■ C (801) 718-6461
www.linkedin.com/pub/robert-rider/94/965/191
arrowhed54@msn.com
S U M M A R Y
A hardworking, highly dependable and dedicated process engineering technician with
extensive experience in the semiconductor industry. A congenial and bilingual people-
oriented team player who gets along well with others. Serves as a liaison between
engineering, production and maintenance groups to share data and information. A self-
motivator and quick learner. Excellent in troubleshooting and analyzing problems/situations
and finding solutions.
E X P E R I E N C E
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR, West Jordan, Utah
Process Engineering Technician..............................................................................................................1986-2015
Supported production sustaining needs in the diffusion, thin films, implant and epi areas. Created, identified,
and implemented new and innovative solutions or technologies in support of continuous improvement and
manufacturing optimization processes. Trained production operators and other engineers/technicians.
Assisted engineers in running tests and collecting data from those tests to create new and improve existing
processes. Wrote and obtained approval for EECN’s to ensure effective continuation of processes. Analyzed
equipment data to determine source of variation and causes of equipment failure/malfunctions and worked
with maintenance to resolve issues. Disposition of discrepant wafers to ensure quality product is able to
proceed, and inferior/questionable material is either scrapped or held for engineering approval. Responded
to SPC violations and made corrections where needed. Provided clear verbal/written communication for
engineers and oncoming shifts technicians for continual optimization of production.
 Trained and certified on the FIB analysis tool to support photo/etch engineers.
 Assisted in the 8” product line running and trained operators/technicians on the 8” equipment and
ran the equipment while training and developing staff.
 Created forms/worksheets/log sheets for production ease of use in logging of data for the 6” and 8”
lines.
 Acted as evacuation leader for third shift.
 Received multiple recognition awards for outstanding service.
 Responded to IS&T issues on shift to keep tools operational and product line moving.
 Adapted to learning new processes and equipment to expand expertise.
 Skilled at analyzing and troubleshooting equipment/process problems.
 Created recipes to assist engineering and maintenance for Thermco TMX furnaces.

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 Created, developed and published O2 Saturation report which included data, charts and metrics to
assist engineering in improving diffusion process optimization.

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A D D I T I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR, West Jordan, Utah, Production Operator, 1983-1986. Supported and
enforced policies, specifications, safety standards and guiding principles. Anticipated solutions to problems
as they arose and addressed issues and concerns using appropriate channels. Learned new responsibilities
and performed them with proficiency. Took on additional responsibilities in learning new equipment.
Proficient, knowledgeable and certified in all the diffusion, thin films, implant and sputter/metals areas,
which provided an opportunity to transition to an engineering tech position. Worked well with all
coworkers, maintenance and engineering.
KANAB GLASS COMPANY, Kanab, Utah, Glazier, 1972-1974. Repaired/replaced broken windows in homes,
businesses and vehicles.
KANAB TEXACO TRUCK STOP, Kanab, Utah, Station Attendant, 1974-1976, 1978-1980. Provided service for
cars, trucks and 18-wheelers.
E D U C A T I O N
UTAH TECHNICAL COLLEGE (currently UVU), Orem, Utah
Associates Degree, Applied Technology in Electronics, 1980-1983
S K I L L S
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
Bilingual – Spanish
P E R S O N A L
Fishing, repair of electronics/electrical devices, tinkering, helping neighbors/friends, a do-it-yourself person,
church service projects.