RONALD MUELLER

6403 East Dove Valley Road * Cave Creek, Arizona 85331

480.513.6328 (h) * 602.828.4308 (c) * rm1006654@westpost.net
SENIOR-LEVEL PROJECT MANAGER
SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING * PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Solutions-driven and analytical professional equipped with over 20 years of mana
gement success within technical capacities as well as international team leaders
hip. Resourceful and dynamic executive delivering strong project management abil
ities, including knowledge of project/product lifecycle management and record of
executing completion within time and budget constraints. Adept at designing and
implementing complex technical solutions, building and leading cross-functional
global teams, and realizing overall process improvements. Recognized for implem
enting the best quality system by integrating over 1,000 tools in to the manufac
turing infrastructure.
Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic international environments. Hold 18 patents/disclo
sures, with 3 pending in manufacturing processes and equipment engineering. Exhi
bits unique combination of technical and managerial acumen, along with strong le
adership, decision-making, problem-solving, alliance-building, and communication
abilities. Speaks German and conversational Japanese and Mandarin.
AREAS OF EXCELLENCE
Process Improvement/Reengineering * Change Management * International Business *
Project Management
Facilities Management * Quality Control * Operations Management * Financial Admi
nistration * Cost Control
Team Building/Leadership * Infrastructure Design * Performance Management * Poli
cy/Procedure Development
Relationship Development * Equipment Engineering * Problem Resolution * Business
Analysis * Joint Ventures
Regulatory/Safety Compliance * Requirements Definition * Start-Up Operations * S
oftware Development
CAREER TRACK
SEVENSTAR ELECTRONICS, INC. * Beijing, China/Minnetonka, Minnesota 2009-Present
Provider of design, documentation, fabrication, and testing of advanced semicond
uctor and solar processing equipment.
Senior Systems Engineer
Administer overall system hardware/software development and integration. Drive 3
5-member international team in China and US; partner with global suppliers to sp
ecify detailed hardware for system delivery. Control $3M budget. Manage communic
ations and expectations between US and China; train Chinese team on quality syst
ems mechanical engineering, robotics, and programming software development stand
ards.
* Led development team through quality process education and creation of complet
e hardware and software for sub 65 nm process tool; developed and authored speci
fications and identified all tool components
* Directed mechanical engineering and installation of world-class Six Sigma fram
ework implementation.
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SUMITOMO SITIX/SUMCO USA * Phoenix, Arizona 1996-2008
$280M international manufacturer of semiconductor materials and solar crystal pr
oducts, with 14 facilities across US, Europe, and Asia.
Senior Director, Site Services
Led 35 personnel at sites spanning California, Oregon, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Supervised implementation of cost-effective processes to improve productivity an
d ensure timely completion of projects. Managed $350M in equipment initiatives f
or retrofit and reengineering, along with facilities across 5 divisions and inte
rnational projects. Served as Computer Integration Director for USA Corporation'
s Manufacturing infrastructure. Provided merger and restructuring leadership for
technical equipment relocation selection and implementation. Oversaw functions
for 3 divisions, including integrating and automating all manufacturing equipmen
t and providing a Manufacturing execution system integration software projects a
s Lead Engineer for quality systems.
* Positioned company as #2 global supplier of silicon through integrating automa
ted data collection systems and metrics, allowing wafer levels to be traced.
* Led $150M initiative involving complex consolidation of hardware/software of 6
plants into 3 within 3-year period.
* Boosted productivity and manufacturing yields 3-5% through incorporating cutti
ng-edge equipment; decreased maintenance costs 25% by implementing troubleshooti
ng software.
* Enhanced product quality and productivity through integrating 1,000+ tools for
IT infrastructure, which was recognized as best quality improvement sustaining
in company today.
* Played instrumental role in passing ISO 14001, QS 9000, TS 16946, and ISO 1400
1 audits as well as achieving ISO certification; incorporated ITIL, Kaizen, and
TPM improvement methodologies.
* Directed all phases of design and implementation for over 1,400 quality assura
nce metrology tools.
* Created automated sensor system utilizing SECS GEM technology, integrating epi
taxial reactors with piezocon technology to meter multi-chamber gas delivery sys
tems using station controller.
HEWLETT-PACKARD (HP) * Corvallis, Oregon 1994-1996
World's largest technology company.
Senior Engineer/FASTFab Architect
Provided FASTFab (Focused Automation for Superior Throughput) services while man
aging 8-member team in design and development of architecture; led automation an
d robotics for high-volume FASTFab factory. Directed SEMI and SEMATECH physical
interfaces and Traceability Committee in development of 300mm wafer process.
* Improved yield and cost effectiveness of metrology and process tools through d
esigning and establishing integrated processing systems.
* Developed and implemented factory automation with command and control at tool
level to host level; led cross-functional team in design, engineering, and devel
opment of products and projects.
Senior Engineering Manager for IBM.
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS & AFFILIATIONS
Master of Business Administration, Information Technology: Alameda University Sc
hool of Business
Master's Certification, Robotics & Automation: State University of New York (IBM
)
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering: Ashwood University
Six Sigma Green Belt * Process Safety Management Certification * Incident Comman
der Certification
ISO 9000 Auditor & Compliance Officer * Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Au
ditor * FAA Certified Pilot
Completed numerous courses in IBM management and organizational development
Institute of Environmental Sciences * Society of Industrial Leaders (SIL)
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc., Lithography Chair
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) * Coleman research Consulting Group