Merrill P. Balan's Resume

Merrill P. Balan

Field Service Engineer@Plasmatreat

Nationality

Summary

Field Service Engineer @ Plasmatreat Open Air and Low Pressure PECVD. With a solid background in semiconductor equipment service, my role at IPG Photonics involves providing expert on-site installation, troubleshooting, and repair of complex laser systems, enhancing machine performance and reliability. My proficiency spans across a diverse range of technologies, including electro-mechanical and optical systems, contributing to our team's success in delivering high-quality customer support. My hands-on experience with semiconductor machinery, coupled with a competency in 2nd level diagnostics, empowers me to efficiently address and resolve challenging technical issues. Committed to continuous improvement, I leverage data acquisition and analysis to optimize metrology processes, embodying a resourceful and results-oriented approach that has become an asset to IPG Photonics and our clients.

Work experience

Field Service Engineer
Plasmatreat
2024.09-Current
(2 years)
Field Service Engineer
IPG Photonics
2017.03-2024.09
(8 years)
Field Service Engineer
Onto Innovation
2013.09-2017.03
(4 years)
Manufacturing Systems Test Engineer
Onto Innovation
2013.09-2014.04
(8 months)
Manufacturing Technician II
Varian Medical Systems
2013.03-2013.09
(7 months)
Manufacturing Technician III
DCG Systems
2012.04-2013.03
(a year)
Final Test Technician
TEL Company Timbre Technologies, Inc. TEL Company
2010.01-2012.04
(2 years)
Technician Trainer Optics/Laser
Hoya Optics USA Division
2000.12-2009.09
(9 years)
Auto Mechanic
Auto Irvington
2005.03-2006.05
(a year)

Educational experience

National Polytechnic University Fremont Ca
Bachelors, Electrical and Computer Engineering
2011.01-2013.01
(2 years)
Wyotech Automotive
Automotive
2003.01-2005.01
(2 years)
Wyotech-Fremont
Certificate, Automotive
2003.01-2004.01
(a year)
Heald College
Associates Degree, Computer Technology
2001.01-2003.01
(2 years)
University of Guam
Computer Engineering
1999.01-2000.01
(a year)