Arizona has become a major hub for semiconductor manufacturing, and I’ve chosen to build my career where advanced technology, automation, and precision manufacturing come together.
I’m a Semiconductor Technician with a focus on mechatronics and systems-level thinking. My skill set brings together concepts from electrical, mechanical, and software engineering to understand how complex manufacturing equipment operates as a complete system.
What interests me most is the interaction between those systems: how a sensor detects a condition, how a controller interprets that signal, how pneumatic or electrical components respond, and how each part contributes to the operation of the machine as a whole.
That systems approach is especially valuable in semiconductor manufacturing, where equipment reliability, troubleshooting, automation, and precision are essential. My goal is to continue developing the technical knowledge required to diagnose problems, maintain sophisticated equipment, and contribute to efficient fab operations.
Pneumatic systems and sensors
Electrical and electronic sensors
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Arduino and microcontroller fundamentals
Industrial automation concepts
Networking and communication logic
Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
Systems-level problem solving
I’m continuing to expand my knowledge of mechatronics, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, automation, and industrial control systems as I build my career in the semiconductor industry.
ASU Polytechnic: Semiconductor Technician Foundations Sponsored by Tiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)
Curriculum:
Microsoft Office Package
Electrical Fundamentals
Sensors
Pneumatics
Safety Practices
Vacuum Systems
Gas Delivery Systems
Understanding Process Control Charts
Mechatronics