MANOJ AMIN

3206 Parkhaven Drive

San Jose, CA 95132
408-926-2326
mae0e450@westpost.net

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Self-reliant, precise Manufacturing/Process Engineer with a
Master's Degree and 15+ years success ensuring quality and
compliance in medical device, wafer Fab, mechanical system,
electro/opto-mechanical design and manufacturing. Proficient
in reliability assessment, failure mode and effect analysis,
process development, testing, ISO 9000, document control and
new product integration through all PLC phases. Leverage
knowledge of 5S Lean/Kaizen tools and GMPs to implement
solutions that improve efficiency while reducing waste,
handling and cost.
* Highly analytical with "big picture" vision and the
ability to work with management, staff, customers and
vendors to convert complex component and system requirements
into practical, cost-effective designs.
* Master problem solver, with ability to rapidly get to
the root cause of a problem and execute a workable solution.
* Fast-paced, flexible senior-level contributor, adept at
staying on-task and on-time with deliverables despite
shifting priorities and aggressive deadlines.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Solid Works, PRO-E, BOM, DFx, ECO/ECN, OMS, DOE, FMEA,
SOE's/SOP, SPC, Kaizen, 5S, NPI, MRP/ERP (Agile, Visual,
Oracle, SAP), PDM, MS Office, Visio, Adobe
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SEMITRAC, Santa Clara, CA; 01/2010 - Present
PROCESS TEST ENGINEER (Consultant)
Vital technical resource qualifying and testing new products
and components (MFC, FRC, VALVE) for gas delivery system
used by customers such as Brooks, Applied Material and Lam
Research. Design and execute comprehensive test plan with
customer to measure output, verify each step of recipe,
monitor temperature/pressure/flow rate of corrosive gases,
analyze results and edit recipe as needed using LabVIEW.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Took ownership of each project from start to finish,
achieving all expected results.
* Qualified and tested 10 products in aggressive
timeframe, meeting critical customer delivery deadlines.
* Kept in constant touch with customers to supply/analyze
feedback on test result data.
* Proactively modified recipes on the fly vs. waiting for
end of the test run, leading to work completion in 3 weeks
vs. estimated 4.
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC, San Jose, CA; 04/2009 - 06/2009
R&D ENGINEERING TECH (Consultant)
Created and reviewed new/existing components spec datasheet
for RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substance) for European
union compliance. Reviewed and updated computer- aided
printed circuit board layout (PAD), printed circuit assembly
(PCA) and PAD schematic PDF drawing of PCB. Prepared docs
for change request and online approval.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Replaced obsolete PCB components with new RoHS
compliant components.
* Completed all changes on-time and worked closely with
RF system manufacturing vendor to ensure products were
delivered to customers in required timeframe, with updated
components (RoHS-compliant).
* Contributed to 21 CFR 820.100 CAPA (Corrective &
Preventive Action) activities.
ULTRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGY, Hayward, CA; 10/2007 - 10/2008
MECHANICAL MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Provided high-level technical support to production floor
and assembly in Clean Room Class 1000 environment. Resolved
issues relating to drawing, paint, coating, polishing and
surface finish, assembly drawing interpretation and rework
of chemical/gas delivery system. Designed and updated work
instructions on Process Control Systems and Operational
Method Sheets (PCS/OMS). Monitored and implemented In-
Process QC/QA checkpoints and supported implementation as
needed.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Guaranteed process was error-proof and efficient by
generating root cause analysis and corrective action plans
with Failure Mode & Effect analysis (FMEA) and DFM (DFx),
affecting both customer and company.
* Drove continuous process improvement using Kaizen and
5S principles. Successfully reduced movements and motions on
the floor 20%, through a 5-day redesign project that
redefined work cells with 5S Lean tools/principles.
Significantly decreased non-value added activities and
waste.
GENERAL ELECTRIC, San Jose, CA; 10/2006 - 10/2007
MECHANICAL ENGINEER (Consultant)
Thoroughly evaluated documents outlining nuclear power
plant/reactor approved design principles and made necessary
changes to customer requirements. Performed detailed
analysis, calculations (min. wall thickness, corrosion
allowance and steam velocity) and evaluations for mechanical
and/or piping system and equipment design adequacy per ASME
B&PV code, CFR and NRC guidelines.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Met challenge of completing COLA (Combined Construction
& Operating Licensing Activities) project, including
document preparation and regulatory reviews, ahead of
projected 1-year timeframe.
* Consistently ensured designs met safety and compliance
requirements, by carefully reviewing ASME code.
THE UPS STORE, Milpitas, CA; 09/2005 - 10/2006
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR (Consultant)
Hired to review RFID products and implementation process, as
well as assess utilization of RFID tag.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Reduced labor, material handling and inventory
requirements; decreased costs by 10%.
* Lowered error rate from 1.64 to 1.36 per 100 shipments.
KLA-TENCOR, Inc., San Jose, CA; 04/2000 - 11/2002
Manufacturing Engineer (NPI)
Played critical role in build/testing of a prototype
metrology tool for measurement of film thickness on wafer.
Reviewed and guided development engineers in sheet metal
part design, material selection, finishes, tooling design,
part/assembly cost estimation and machine fabrications. Also
aligned/tested DUV optical sub-assembly for metrology
system.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Designed new product transfer documents, DFx checklist
and release product through ECO in the manufacturing with
first hand yield > 95% with higher manufacturability and
serviceability.
* Dramatically reduced Dead on Arrival (DOA) from 40% to
nearly zero.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
From 1988 - 2002, held Manufacturing/Process Engineering
roles with Aurora Systems,
Integrated Device Technology, SGS-Thomson Microelectronics
and ETEC Systems.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Certificates of Completion: Six Sigma Black Belt, Solid
Works 2008, Web Design, MCSE Windows NT Administrator,
E-Quality, Pro-Engineer-I2, SAP (ERP)/Basis (ABAP)/MM,
Auto-Cad 2002, Engineer in Training (EIT)
EDUCATION
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1988
SP University, India
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1982