Joseph Whittle

Profile
A highly self-motivated Equipment Maintenance Engineer with excellent interpersonal and problem-
solving skills, proven track record over twenty years in Electronic Manufacturing and service industries
such as Semiconductor, Medical, Telecommunication and Biopharma. Achieved consistently high outputs,
enjoy working on own initiative and in a team.

Experience
Apr 2022 - Jan 2023 AMAT, Centerra MCVD, Novellus C1/C2 Sequel/Speed Diodes Inc,
Greenock, Scotland
Senior Equipment Engineer-DDE (Deposition, Diffusion, EPI)
 Control and manage the continuous improvement within functional area
 Ensure the delivery of toolset availability and drive programs to deliver and meet this target
 Deliver cost reduction programs to meet R&M targets
 Deliver fails reduction programs through root cause failure analysis
 Define, implement and monitor effectiveness of Preventative Maintenance programs on
equipment toolsets
 Drive and foster quality driven technically sound solutions
 Apply knowledge and expertise gained to creatively solve difficult and challenging problems
 Modify existing equipment, procedures, or methods to develop solutions
 Independently determine the best approach to solve problems
 Plan and monitor effective development and implementation of projects
 Communicate with others to coordinate a broad range of activities
 Liaise with other departments/external vendors to co-ordinate the installation of tools
 Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 Strong verbal and written communication skills
 Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
 Strong time-management skills that enable on-time project delivery
 Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships.
 Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
 Ability to take initiative and drive for results

Dec 2015 - Mar 2022 Carer for my mother and sister

Dec 2013 - Dec 2015 PECVD /RIE, DRIE Sensirion AG, Staefa, Switzerland
Equipment Specialist
 Day shift Role working solely on Plasma Deposition and Etch tools, namely Novellus C1, Gasconics
3500, SPTS Omega, and AMAT century 5500.
 Providing first time support to Operations and R&D departments.

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 Carrying out Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on toolsets.

 Escalating and coordinating tool issues to provide suitable solutions.
 Managing spare parts, i.e., sourcing, purchasing and keeping adequate essential parts inventory.
 Working with internal as well as third party companies on training and continuous improvement
programs.
 Assisting with tool installs.
 Providing senior management downtime analysis through and MTTR, MTTF, on PECVD tools.
 Managing and continually improving toolset documentation, PM schedules,

May 2012 - Dec 2013 Wet Etch ABB Semiconductors, Switzerland.

Equipment Engineer
 Shift Engineer responsible for Wet-Etch Equipment and also a resource Engineer for other areas
in the FAB.ie Dry Etch, Metal tools.
 Troubleshooting and recovering Wet-Equipment tool issues and handing back repaired to
production.
 Logging all tool details in Maximo Equipment Tracking system.
 Ensuring that Wet-Equipment is safely maintained to a high professional standard.
 Performing Preventative Maintenance programs on all Wet-Etch Equipment.
 Sourcing replacement and maintaining adequate spare parts are available for all PM, s and
repairs.
 Liaising with other Equipment Engineers at Pass downs and with other technical issues
throughout the Fab.
 Reporting and assisting Process Engineering on current process issues and providing technical
feedback, advice, allowing experiments to be performed to help with continuous process/yield
improvement.
 Tool expert on SAT/SST toolsets, Seminole (Centillion) and Iconix, SEZ,
 Disco Grinders, Verteq Benches, Micro control Tapers/DE tapers,

Nov 2010 - Apr 2012 Wet-Etch /CMP, IR-Newport Wales, UK

Shift Equipment Engineer
 Sustaining (PM) and troubleshooting equipment (Akron, FSI, Semi tool wet kit, IPEC and Mira
CMP (both AMAT 150mm and 200mm).
 Performing the first level of corrective action plan to Out of control equipment situation in Wet-
Etch/CMP.
 Conduct equipment experiment/improvement as per Engineer instructions.
 Support manufacturing shift by providing assistance and training (TSO) in his/her area
 Organize logistic and provide documentation and procedure for basic equipment checks
 Interfacing with Engineers (equipment and process) and manufacturing on line issues.
 Writing procedures on equipment maintenance.

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Aug 2010 - Nov 2010 Celestica, Galway

Equipment Maintenance Technician (Contract Position)
 Set-up, install and maintain TIJ equipment to ensure optimum performance and support the
achievement of operational goals
 Repaired and troubleshoot electro/mechanical equipment failures
 Schedule and perform preventative maintenance procedures
 Performed equipment installations and moves
 Maintaining accurate and up-to-date maintenance documentation
 Record significant downtime issues and resolutions in appropriate databases
 Interacted with other departments as required to co-ordinate equipment repairs
 Work proactively to ensure performance targets are met; Yield/quality (using
SPC/SQC)/production outs/up-time /process stability
 Communicating potential problems that may affect capacity & quality to the process team Leader
as well as across zones/work centres where necessary - attends pass-downs as required
 Provided detailed inputs into failed spare parts management process
 Assist in the planning and implementation of breaks and holiday cover
 Knowledge of, and adherence to, the Galway Safety Statement and all aspects of safe working
practices including, but not limited to, PPE, manual handling and chemical handling and
awareness.

Apr 2010 - Jul 2010 Erhardt Hygiene GMBH, Ballymore, Sligo

Maintenance Technician (Contract Position)
 Troubleshooting /Repairing Arbour Injection Moulding machines to company specifications.
 Carrying out PM programs on Arbour and support equipment.
 Repairing Pick and Place equipment.
 Providing input to continuous improvements and design criteria on Touchless Dispenser product.
 Writing /editing Siemens Logo 24 PLC.

Jan 2003 - Sep 2010 Ebara EPME c/o Fab24 Intel, Leixlip, Co Kildare.
Field Service Engineer
 The scope of work for the above position includes installation, maintenance and repair of our
client’s Automated Process equipment.
 Troubleshooting Electromechanical, pneumatic systems using equipment manuals PID, BOM, S
documentation.
 Supported customer production LEAN projects including process improvement, hardware and
software engineering change installations, configurations, process upgrades and tools down with
Automation issues using six sigma techniques.
 Interfacing successfully with clients Automation teams and systems on issues, software upgrades
equipment specification, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, modification and
validation.
 Used Mitsubishi Developer and Configurator to debug PLC programs (IEC61131 compliant) where
issues arose.

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Aug 2002 - Dec 2002 Takeda, Bray Business Park, Kilderry, Bray, Co Wicklow
Engineering Technician-Facilities/Utilities
Significant Achievements: -
 Worked on a short contract to support the monitoring and control of utility equipment and
general facilities ensuring constant, safe and reliable supply.
 Worked with a diverse range of equipment including Chillers, HVAC, Boilers, Effluent Systems,
Steam and Biodegradable Filters.
 Supported a range of projects - inspection, validation, installation and commissioning of new and
existing utilities and facilities including set-up of new Bio-Lab and preparation for internal and
external audits.
 Monitored plant utilities and facilities using BMS. Monitored energy usage and supported the
development and implementation of new energy saving methods.
 Delivered maintenance, troubleshooting & calibration on equipment/utilities as required.
 Set-up and execution work orders and logged work history carried out on equipment/utilities
using computerized maintenance management system (Plant Master).
 Delivered functional targets adhering to strict cGMP, Safety Statement guidelines and other
safety instructions.
 Carried out regular monitoring of environmental measures to FDA and IMB standards.
 Participated fully in cross-functional teams and training initiatives to deliver an efficient and safe
manufacturing facility.
 Worked on additional ad hoc projects including Installed equipment on a new learning centre
facility including Audio Visual and PA.

Key Achievements
 Key member of quality team in passing all IMB/FDA quality audits of Facilities and Utilities.
 Solely installed and tested all Audio/Visual equipment for Learning Centre

May 2002 - Jul 2002 Trinity Biotic, I.D.A Business Park, Bray, Co Wicklow
Engineering Technician
Significant activities and achievements: -
 Repair and Calibration of laboratory equipment to meet cGMP and FDA regulations
 Monitoring and supporting plant facilities
 Carrying out preventative programs and updating PMAC equipment tracking system
 Equipment communising and validation
 Specializing in repair and preventative maintenance of Freeze dryers, Refrigeration and Sterilizing
(Autoclave) equipment
 Providing Engineering support to all departments

expand executive search Limited trading as Expand Group

Registered address 3rd Floor Edge House, 42 Bond Street, Brighton, BN1 1RD
Registered in England No. 3663544 / VAT Registration No. 156918476
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Jun 1997 - Oct 2001 N.E.C. Semiconductors (UK). Livingston, Scotland

Equipment Maintenance Engineer-Automation & Wet Etch /CMP
Significant activities and achievements: -
 Optimized equipment up-time by ensuring quick repairs and excellent routine maintenance for
complex diverse machines during continental shift patterns
 Monitored and logged equipment repairs on computer database
 Improved equipment through trend monitoring
 Sourced and maintained adequate levels of spare parts
 Developed solutions to equipment running problems in conjunction with Engineering
Departments and Vendors
 Key member of Total Preventative Maintenance teams studying a range of issues such as zero
defects, breakdowns, consumable levels

1993 - 1997 Seagate Technology, Derry, N. Ireland.

Equipment Maintenance Technician
Principal tasks and achievements: -
 Member of the Start-up Team of technicians for new Recording Head Fabrication Plant, trained at
parent plant in USA
 Set-up, installed and supported communising of Laser, Lapping, CMP and Prober
 Test Equipment
 Adopted and Modified system of preventative maintenance programs for local conditions
 Trained new maintenance technicians on all scheduled and routine maintenance
 Supported the establishment of Metrology equipment and calibration department
 Contributed to successful modifications of Chemical Mechanical Planrizer equipment

1993 Cardiac Services Ltd., Dublin

Electronics Repair Technician
 Provided telephone support to hospitals throughout Ireland ensuring medical equipment was
repaired and calibrated to very high standards.

1992 Spectre Communications Ltd., Dublin

Electronics Test Technician (6 months contract)
 Diagnosing, Testing and fault-finding PCB to component level.

1986 - 1991 Tele sensory Irk, Dublin

Electronics Test/Tune Technician
 Digital/Analogue PCB Trouble shooting to component level

Education
1990 Diploma in Digital Electronics and Microprocessor Systems

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Registered in England No. 3663544 / VAT Registration No. 156918476
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1981-1985 N.C.E.A. Certificate in Electronics, Carlow Technical College

1986 Trained in TV Level 1 servicing, Video Servicing, AnCO College

1992 British Computer Society Part I General Paper I & Project

 Trained in TPM and ISO9000 - 9002 documentations
 Trained on maintenance of very wide range of manufacturing, service,
medical and Telecomm equipment.

2007 City & Guilds in Computer Aided Engineering

2005 F.E.T.A.C in Pneumatics

Interests
 Travel to US, Reading biography, Hill Cycling

expand executive search Limited trading as Expand Group

Registered address 3rd Floor Edge House, 42 Bond Street, Brighton, BN1 1RD
Registered in England No. 3663544 / VAT Registration No. 156918476