Nathan Edwards

About Nathan Edwards

Dynamic Manufacturing Process Engineer with 4 years of demonstrated success in cleanroom…

Experience

1. Process Engineer

   Texas Instruments

   Jun 2022 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Gained technical expertise as a process owner for Implant Layers and SOG Coat in semiconductor manufacturing.• Achieved a 67% decrease in misalignment reworks by expanding the alignment budget through an alignment design of experiment (DOE).• Reduced SOG coat thickness measurements by 80% by identifying and resolving an automation gap that unnecessarily triggered measurements for all processed lots.• Reduced Macro Inspections by 40% by improving sampling algorithm to target higher risk processes.• Enhanced tool availability by 6% through the automation of the tool qualification process.• Boosted tool flexibility by cross-qualifying additional processes to meet heightened demand.• Converted 15 different processes to an automated process control to improve alignment.• Led and coordinated a cross-functional team in transitioning the GaN line to PEEK Cassettes.• Managed the scrap by identifying the root cause for each event and implementing corrective actions.• Created standardized rework procedures for materials removed from tools.• Improved resist lifting detection due to rework process marginality by incorporating YE KLA inspection within the rework loop.• Successfully maintained more than 200 SPC Charts monitoring alignment & critical dimensions.• Led material containment and root cause investigations for tool- and process-related failures; presented findings to the MRB (Material Review Board) team.• Collaborated with process integration teams to develop the Process Release Document (PRD) for SOG Coat as part of a successful technology transfer initiative.• Contributed to the factory’s 5S Steering Team to strengthen and promote a sustainable 5S culture across engineering and manufacturing operations team.• Mentored and trained new hires on key skills and best practices to accelerate their success as process engineer

Education

• Virginia Tech

  Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering

  2017 — 2022