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Eric KUO

Eric KUO

Taichung city,TAIWAN

Summary

Experienced and self-motivated Senior Field Engineer with knack for solving complex technical issues and enhancing system reliability on variable equipment in semiconductor industry. Excel at improving system efficiency and customer satisfaction through hands-on repairs and maintenance. Ready to use and develop communication, problem-solving, and technical skills in Field Service and Application roles with minimum supervision. Knowledgeable about translating complex technical concepts into simple language to develop and deliver tailored training program to customer.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Field application Engineer

Picarro INC.
Zhubei, Taiwan
07.2021 - Current

Accomplishments :

  • Responsible for demonstrations in tsmc for over 6 months to support company in gaining orders of VOC and In-organics monitoring systems from tsmc F12P7, F18A/B, and F20.

Job Scope :

  • AMC/VOC real-time measuring/monitoring for lithography process floor in semiconductor industry using state-of-the-art CRDS/Broadband CRDS.
  • Collected and analyzed measured data from CRDS-based analyzer/system monitoring scanner, track, charcoal filter, FAB/sub-FAB ambient, etc., using Python script and Spectrum Analysis Software Tool to investigate chemical interference and identify unknown chemicals.
  • Demonstrated and engaged clients to present device features and qualities to showcase business benefits to increase product sales.
  • Field support to test, and improve scripts from RD for analyzing and diagnostics to maintain stability and extend capability of systems.
  • Performed rigorous testing on new products before market launch, ensuring high quality standards were met.

PLM Manager

TORNOS SA Switzerland
Taichung city, TAIWAN
03.2017 - 05.2021

Accomplishments :

  • Traveled globally to support and solve pending service cases on CNC lathe machines manufactured in Taiwan, 90% of cases on pending list were solved and MTTR was improved from over 1 month to less than one week.

Job Scope :

  • Product life cycle management and allocating resources to drive product (CNC lathe) support.
  • Responsible for hosting lean stand-up meeting daily to follow up on pre-install, install, post-install, and service activities.
  • Managed design serial follow-up and market feedback of product in maintenance and request of design change, including internal and external collaboration.

Global Field Systems Manager

Entegris INC.
Hsinchu city, TAIWAN
02.2014 - 12.2017

Accomplishments :

  • Promoted service package for Gas/Liquid Purification and Chemical Delivery systems, which increased 20% service revenue during first year.

Job Scope :

  • Reported to Director in Germany, globally managed 3rd. line technical support for various Gas, Liquid Purification, and Chemical Delivery systems.
  • Investigated problems with hardware and software to trace faults, upgraded legacy systems to improve performance and reliability, and optimized system security and performance with proactive changes.
  • Responsible for pushing service and periodic maintenance packages.

Sr. Global System installation Engineer

ASML ( ACE, ASML Center of Excellence)
Linkou city, Taiwan
10.2010 - 12.2013

Job Scope :

  • Worked in pilot team to work with HQ production team to learn/adjust production process created SOP, needed technical documents, and finally transferred YieldStar metrology production line from HQ to Taiwan.
  • Worked in team to rebuild production line of YieldStar at ASML ACE in Taiwan, and created local requested SOP and documents.
  • Manufactured in-line and stand-alone YieldStar metrology System, assembly, Calibration, Function tests, Qualification, and final acceptance tests.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement activities with technical expertise in products.

Laser Source Project engineer

TRUMPF
Linkou city, TAIWAN, Taiwan
05.2009 - 09.2010

Job Scope :

  • Demonstrated and engaged clients to present device features and qualities to showcase business benefits to increase product sales.
  • Traveled frequently for face-to-face client interactions, provided technical direction to key clients, and coordinated HQ and customers in delivering and doing sample tests with devices in HQ based on various applications from customers for successful completion of product launches.

Sr. Field Service Engineer

KLA-Tencor Corp.
Zhubei, Hsinchu County
01.2005 - 03.2009

Job Scope :

  • First-line technical support and customer service for Bright Field wafer defect inspection system. Enhancing customer satisfaction and showing product strength.
  • Field system corrective operation, software, and hardware upgrade/retrofit. Contributed to continuous improvement activities with technical expertise in products.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving technical issues.
  • Performed emergency repairs, minimised machinery downtime.
  • Handled escalated customer complaints professionally, achieved amicable resolutions.

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

National Chung-Hsing University
Taichung City
09.2002 - 06.2004

Skills

Hard Skills :

  • AMC/VOC monitoring based on Broadband CRDS/CRDS
  • TD-GC with Broadband CRDS
  • Electrical and mechanical schematics interpretation
  • Network configuration
  • Microsoft Office
  • ERP : SAP, Oracle NetSuite
  • CRM: Confluence and JIRA
  • PLM: Arena
  • Collaborative Software : SLACK

Soft Skills :

  • Application design and development
  • Teamwork
  • Analytical-thinking
  • Change management
  • Fault Diagnosis
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Languages

English
Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native

Affiliations

  • Date of Birth: 1971-07-02
  • Nationality: Taiwanese
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Willingness to Travel: Yes

Certification

Language

· Test of English for International Communication, TOEIC

Network

· CompTIA RF ID+,2009

· Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNA 640-802,2009

Trainings

  • ITRI 2018 Manufacturing Data Science-From Predictive to Prescriptive
    Chia Yen Lee, Ph.D. , National Taiwan University.
  • IPMA training
  • PMP BOK V6 training

Timeline

Sr. Field application Engineer

Picarro INC.
07.2021 - Current

PLM Manager

TORNOS SA Switzerland
03.2017 - 05.2021

Global Field Systems Manager

Entegris INC.
02.2014 - 12.2017

Sr. Global System installation Engineer

ASML ( ACE, ASML Center of Excellence)
10.2010 - 12.2013

Laser Source Project engineer

TRUMPF
05.2009 - 09.2010

Sr. Field Service Engineer

KLA-Tencor Corp.
01.2005 - 03.2009

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

National Chung-Hsing University
09.2002 - 06.2004
Eric KUO