Gerald Sifuentes
About Gerald Sifuentes
Gerald Sifuentes is a CMP Equipment Technician at onsemi, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in semiconductor manufacturing, having held various roles at onsemi and other companies.
Work at Onsemi
Gerald Sifuentes has held multiple positions at onsemi, a semiconductor manufacturer. He began his tenure as a Diffusion Manufacturing Specialist from 2015 to 2017 in Gresham, Oregon. After a brief period in other roles, he returned to onsemi as a Probe/Test Equipment Technician, where he worked from 2018 to 2023. In 2017, he also served as an Automation/Metrology Equipment Technician for eight months. Currently, he is employed as a CMP Equipment Technician, a role he has held since early 2023.
Education and Expertise
Gerald Sifuentes studied Mechanical Engineering at Mt. Hood Community College, where he earned an Associate of Science (AS) degree from 2011 to 2015. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Portland State University, a program he has been enrolled in since 2018. His educational background supports his technical expertise in semiconductor manufacturing and equipment maintenance.
Background in Equipment Maintenance
In his role as a CMP Equipment Technician, Gerald Sifuentes performs consumable changes, preventative maintenance, and unplanned maintenance on CMP polishers and cleaners. His experience includes working with various equipment such as Novelus Momentum, Novelus 776, Applied Material Mira/Mesa, and LAM Research Ontrak cleaner equipment. This technical knowledge is essential for maintaining the efficiency and reliability of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Previous Work Experience
Before his career at onsemi, Gerald Sifuentes worked at Guitar Center as a Department Manager for Drums from 2014 to 2015 in Portland, Oregon. He also gained experience as a Package Handler at FedEx Ground from 2013 to 2014. These roles contributed to his management and operational skills, complementing his technical expertise in the semiconductor industry.