Theodore Andrew Ahr

Albuquerque, NM 87111-5538

Cell: (505) 227-0228

Email: aahr@comcast.net

Career Summary: I am a technically oriented professional who brings a skill set consisting of
applications/process engineering, product development, and customer support from the areas of
semiconductor manufacturing and electronic materials applications. Imaginative problem
solving skills have allowed me to secure new business and maintain existing accounts. My
positive attitude, attention to detail and self-confidence have made for a successful career.
Work Experience
Dec. 2010
to
Mar. 2015

Facility Manager and Process Engineer - SBA Materials, Inc.

Albuquerque, NM
Assured and maintained the operation of all laboratory/facility equipment and
material stocks used in the product development of spin-on ultra low-k dielectric
materials. Performed engineering studies on low-k films using spin coaters, tube
furnaces, film thickness measurement equipment, mercury probes, ion exchange
columns, viscometers, rotary evaporators, atomic force microscopes and a
variety of other laboratory equipment. Other duties included purchasing, writing
of specifications, facility maintenance and the shipping of dangerous goods.

Dec. 1997
To
Jul. 2009

Senior Field Applications Engineer - DuPont / EKC Technology, Inc.,

Albuquerque, NM / Hayward, CA
Performed engineering and sales support for chemical products to
semiconductor and electronics manufacturers throughout North America.
Frequently used process problem solving skills to unravel issues at customer
sites associated with plasma etch tools, chemical cleaning systems, post-CMP
cleaning tools, along with lift off and photoresist removal processes. Often used
scanning electron microscopes to inspect for defects. My efforts helped acquire
new accounts and expand business at existing customer sites. Regularly
presented technical information and reports directly to customers. Used my
superior interpersonal communication skills to resolve difficult issues at customer
meetings. Primarily used Microsoft Office Suite software for the generation of
technical reports. Traveled up to 75% of the time for business purposes.

Mar. 1996 to
Dec. 1997 &
Aug 1991 to
Mar. 1994

Senior Process Engineer (metal etch) - Philips Semiconductors Fab 23,

Albuquerque, NM
Sustained and developed plasma etch and wet etch processes on
aluminum, tungsten and titanium metals using Lam 9600 TCP and Applied
Materials 8330 plasma metal etch systems. Used wet benches for wet etch
processes. Process control was maintained by use of SPC principles. Inspected
metal profiles with a scanning electron microscope.

Mar. 1994
to
Mar. 1996

Senior Applications Engineer - Pacific Scientific (High Yield Technology

Division) based in Albuquerque, NM
Installed and developed in-situ particle monitors on a wide variety of high vacuum
semiconductor process equipment at customer sites in the U.S., Ireland
and Israel. Wrote application notes, taught classes and correlated
process data to particle data. A large amount of field service engineering
was also performed.

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Education
Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New Mexico in
Albuquerque.
Majored in Biology with a minor in Chemistry.
Graduated from the U.S. Navy's Aviation Officer Candidate School in
Pensacola, FL
Received a commission as an officer in the U.S. Navy (Reserve).
Master of Business Administration degree from New Mexico Highlands
University in Albuquerque.
Completed courses in Design of Experiments (DOE), Six Sigma, Statistical
Process Control (SPC) and Team-Oriented (8 Disciplines) Problems Solving.
Attended many short courses from Sematech and the American Vacuum Society
relating to semiconductor & CMP processes. Completed software courses
pertaining to Microsoft Excel, Project and Visio.
Trained and certified for shipping Dangerous Goods (chemicals)
Private Pilot License