1. Sang Lee
2806 Moorilla Lane San Ramon, CA 94582 (408) 393-0110 slee15@gmail.com
E N G I N E E R I N G D I R E C T O R W I T H P R O V E N T R A C K R E C O R D S
— Specializing In Innovating Technology Development —
Expert in systems/process design, cost-reduction strategies and energy-saving solutions. Known for
innovative problem solving, complex troubleshooting and meeting project timelines to satisfy internal and
external customers.
Key Skills & Knowledge Areas
Systems/Equipment Analysis & Design Project Management Best Practices ISO & SPC Systems / Tools
EPA Standards/Compliance Process Development & Engineering Manufacturing
FDA Standards/Compliance Innovative Problem Solving Skills Fast Learning Capabilities
Experience
Self Employed May 2014 – Present
Engineering Consulting
Providing engineering consulting on semiconductor manufacturing equipment and related processes.
Key Achievements:
• Successfully completed 7 projects for customers.
ReCarbon Inc., CA Aug 2011 – May 2014
Sr. Electrical Engineer
As founding partner, managed, designed and developed new environmentally effective CO2 abatement system
utilizing microwave plasma technologies.
Key Achievements:
• Received and submitted numerous US & International patents on microwave plasma based technology for the
CO2 abatement system. Received over 1M in investment funds.
• Achieved most energy efficient CO2 abatement technology in the world.
Amarante Technologies Inc., CA Jul 2003 – Aug 2011
Engineering Director
As founding partner, managed, designed and developed new microwave plasma based medical sterilization
technologies and devices.
Key Achievements:
• Received over 20M in investment funds for microwave plasma based medical sterilization.
• Received numerous US & International patents on microwave plasma based sterilization technology for the
medical industry.
• Developed aggressive engineering development plan in line with the overall business plan, including project
cost forecasts, comprehensive program schedule to meet investor’s expectations.
• Develop and implement organizational strategies to facilitate research and analysis, new technology
development, engineering processes, budget control, and reductions in product development time and costs.
Applied Materials, CA Mar 2000 – Jul 2003
Software Engineer IV Worldwide Mfg. Organization (WMO) Division
In charge of developing and implemented overall manufacturing test architectures and strategies for CPI (Copper,
PVD and Integrated Metal) products.
Key Achievements:
• Designed and deployed multiple test fixtures in US manufacturing sites, internal engineering facility and at
contract manufacturing sites in South Korea, China, Taiwan and Japan. Implemented remote web based data
collection and online graphical SPC analysis tool for deployed test fixtures.
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Experience – (Continued)
Applied Materials, CA Jan 1997 – Mar 2000
Pilot Line Test Engineer New Product Mfg. Engineer, PVD Division
In charge of developing new modular testing strategies for new pilot 300mm Endura products and sub-modules
based on DeviceNet industrial control architecture.
Key Achievements:
Developed and deployed twelve 300mm PVD/PC/RPC Chamber Module Test fixture at Santa Clara Pilot
Manufacturing site. This new test fixture system saved company over 3M dollars on test fixturing costs.
Developed and implemented intranet web server using IIS for real time production testing status system for
300mm PVD Module Test Pilot Line.
Applied Materials Korea, South Korea Sep 1995 – Jan 1997
PVD Specialist Customer Engineer, LG Account
Trained Field Customer Engineers and LG Customers with latest technology on Endura system and troubleshooting
techniques.
Key Achievements:
Managed Customer Engineers, Installation & Warranty (I&W) Account on LGS-C3 Fab. Team for installation,
warranty coverage, and field upgrades related costs and human resources.
Applied Materials, CA Jun 1994 – Sep 1995
Sr. Final Test Engineer Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Division
Performed final test procedures on the Endura PVD systems and Customer Engineering Specials (CES).
Key Achievements:
Trained new technicians and authored “Idiots Guide to Final Test” troubleshooting procedures for technicians
and customer engineers.
Developed automated TC Wafer measurement, graphical charting and analysis tool. This new TC wafer system
decreased test cycle time by fifty percent.
Amdahl Corporation, CA Jun 1990 – Jun 1994
System Test Engineer System Integration & Test (SIT)
Performed all phases of system integration, testing on IBM 370/390 Compatible Amdahl 5990A and 5995M
Mainframe Computers while utilizing an architectural approach to solving difficult or non-conclusive problems.
Key Achievements:
Developed and implemented Test Automation fixtures to automate Test Process and collected Data for analysis.
Manager Designated Engineer (MDE) to provide technical assistance to other engineers to resolve difficult machine
problems and provided training for new or inexperienced engineers.
Education
DeVry Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA B.S. Electronics Engineering Technology, 1990
Honors: Dean’s List (multiple semesters); Graduated with cumulative G.P.A. of 3.35
Internship: Served as CAD Engineer for 8 month to convert all Georgia National Guard’s military bases blueprint
drawings to digital AutoCAD format.
Technology
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, & VBA), Windows Server Administration.
Industrial Control Automation including Field IOs, Automated Test Fixture Design, PCB Design and Layout.
Computer Programming, Computer Architectures, Computer Networking, Internet Programming, Database
Programming, CST Microwave Simulation Software.
Available for Nationwide Relocation & International Travel