John De Groff
About John De Groff
John De Groff is an experienced Ion Implant Technician 5 currently working at ON Semiconductor since 2017. He has a diverse background in semiconductor equipment maintenance and repair, having held various technical roles at companies such as SK hynix, Varian Semiconductor, and Boeing.
Work at Onsemi
John De Groff has been employed at ON Semiconductor as an Ion Implant Technician 5 since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on various implanters, including VIISta 810 legacy implanters, VIISta HCS and 3000HP implanters, as well as Axcelis GSD 200 implanters. His work emphasizes adherence to quality and safety standards, contributing to the operational efficiency of the Thin Films / Implant department.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position at ON Semiconductor, John De Groff worked in several technical roles. He served as a Principal Technician/Shift Process Engineer at IM Flash Technologies from 2006 to 2014. Before that, he was a Field Service Engineer at Varian Semiconductor from 1999 to 2002 and worked as an Equipment Technician at SK hynix from 2002 to 2006. He also held the position of CNC Electronics Technician at Boeing from 2014 to 2017.
Education and Training
John De Groff studied at the U.S. Navy Data Systems Technician Apprentice School, focusing on Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, where he completed a one-year program from 1988 to 1989. He also attended Queensbury High School, achieving general academics from 1985 to 1988. His educational background provides a foundation for his technical expertise in the semiconductor industry.
Technical Skills and Expertise
John De Groff demonstrates extensive technical skills in semiconductor manufacturing, particularly in ion implantation processes. His experience includes performing maintenance on a variety of implanters and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. His role requires a strong understanding of equipment functionality and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively.