Lance L. Colbert

Field Service Engineer at AARD Technology TX LLC

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

About

Technically diverse Professional in the fields of engineering and technology. Dependable, efficient, self-motivated engineer with expertise in problem solving, technical analysis, and cross functional team collaboration. Highly proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology, New Mexico State University.

Experience

  • Field Service Engineer at AARD Technology TX LLC / SCIA Systems GmbH
    Aug 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

    Responsible for installation, customer training, service and maintenance of plasma and ion beam based manufacturing equipment.

  • Technical Sales Support Engineer at Smith Bits, A Schlumberger Company
    Aug 2010 - Nov 2015 · 5 yrs 4 mos

    Provided engineering support for Sales and Operations involving roller cone and PDC drill bits. Developed innovative technical solutions for customer drilling applications. • Increased 2011 annual revenue by $506,000 when managing key area customers. • Managed sales strategies to achieve annual revenue and market share goals. • Team collaboration in the development and implementation of new products. • Implemented control procedures to reduce district shipping cost by ~20%.

  • Senior Sales Engineer at Smith Bits
    Jun 2006 - Aug 2010 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    Provided engineering and customer support for Barnett Shale oil and gas operators. • Market share analysis and evaluation utilized in Excel. • Utilized Drill Bit Optimization System (DBOS) software for drilling parameter recommendations. • Interpreted drilling software data for product development. • Trained peers in database records software to complete daily requirements.

  • Applied Materials (8 yrs 1 mo)
    • Customer Engineer III
      2000 - 2006 · 6 yrs

      Provided customer support on installation, training and maintenance of 200mm and 300mm Physical Vapor Deposition semiconductor manufacturing equipment. • Managed customers and peers on proper preventive and corrective maintenance. • Created training PowerPoint for hazardous material handling procedure. • Performed equipment startups through Tier III including process qualifications.

    • Designated Quality Lead
      1999 - 2000 · 1 yr

      Developed, performed and updated quality control procedures on semiconductor manufacturing equipment per customer specifications. • Created Non Conformances on quality issues to ensure resolutions. • Coached lower level peers in continuous improvement and workmanship skills.

    • Engineering Technician III - Final Test
      1998 - 2000 · 2 yrs

      Installed, calibrated and qualified 200mm Physical Vapor Disposition semiconductor manufacturing equipment per customer specifications. • Performed mechanical, electrical, pneumatic & vacuum and process testing on the Endura 200mm and 300mm platforms. • Component level troubleshooting and problem solving to resolve tool issues. • Participated in task force that developed and implemented bay cable designs to reduce cycle time by ~75%.