United States
Product Engineer at Lam Research with a background spanning semiconductor equipment support and defense systems. I specialize in advanced process tool engineering — root-cause analysis, equipment qualification, and field issue resolution — with hands-on experience on EUV lithography systems and Etch platforms. My career has taken me from field support operations at ASELSAN in Türkiye, to installing and qualifying NXE EUV systems at a high-volume 300mm fab, to supporting the new product introduction of High-NA EXE lithography systems during first-in-world deployment at Intel. Along the way I have developed a deep understanding of what it takes to keep advanced capital equipment running at the intersection of engineering, operations, and vendor management. Outside of work I maintain an interest in machine learning and data science — I hold certifications in Applied Data Science and Systems Engineering, and have built projects in gait recognition and OFDM optimization. I see these as complementary to my engineering identity rather than separate from it. Open to connecting with engineers and teams working on challenging equipment problems.
Resolve engineering-level field escalations through root-cause analysis, OEM vendor engagement and cross-functional collaboration, restoring 2300e Etch availability and minimizing production downtime. Contribute to product releases, owning field implementation feasibility, alpha and beta testing, and qualification experiments to validate tool behavior prior to deployment. Provide technical support to Lam R&D and field teams on tool failures, diagnosing equipment behavior and recommending corrective actions outside the formal escalation process. Author and release technical documents — memos, procedures, and work instructions — covering engineering investigations, corrective actions, and hardware updates, distributed to field teams and customer sites.
Diagnose and resolve machine-down events on EXE tools, focusing on Source, Drive Laser, and Computer Systems sub-systems to maintain operational uptime. Leverage data visualization tools like Grafana for root-cause analysis and proactive monitoring to enhance tool performance. Develop and escalate design improvements to refine module reliability, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Support integration and verification processes, providing technical guidance and detailed documentation.
Executed hardware and software upgrades on NXE tools, contributing to 93% availability as part of a collaborative team. Resolved complex machine issues during recovery from service actions, ensuring timely return to customer production timelines. Supported continuous improvement projects to optimize system performance and workflows. Leveraged soft-skill trainings in Collaboration, Leadership, and Presentation to adapt to new work and cultural environments.
Orchestrated large-scale field support for Tasmus tactical military communication system, managing factory acceptance tests, upgrades, and maintenance. Improved system reliability by 20% MTBF and 10% MTTR through targeted module upgrades and risk assessments. Trained 150+ operational personnel and 30+ technical personnel on system operation and maintenance protocols. Led a team of five engineers, overseeing technical operations and project execution. Delivered live field and remote troubleshooting support to military personnel, utilizing SAP and CRM tools.