Jose Ovalle

Jose Ovalle has a diverse and extensive work experience in various companies and roles. Jose started their career at MMC Technology as an Equipment Maintenance Technician III, where they trained and supervised junior technicians and implemented tracking systems to save time and money. Jose then joined Affymetrix as an Equipment Support Engineer R&D, where they played a key role in improving throughput and production for high-density DNA microarrays. At Cardinal CG, they served as Quality Assurance Manager, implementing quality inspections and certification programs to reduce rejects. Jose also worked as a Maintenance Lead Supervisor, introducing mechanical units and improving safety measures. At Hitachi GST, they worked in Core Maintenance, qualifying, testing, and upgrading plasma deposition and vacuum systems. At Solyndra, they were part of the Equipment Logistics Group, coordinating equipment assembly for Photovoltaic manufacturing. Lastly, at Kateeva, they held multiple roles including Equipment Engineer R&D, Shared Labs Process Line Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor, and Sr. Manufacturing Technical Group. In their current position at KLA, they are a Sr. Engineering in the R&D Group.

Overall, Jose Ovalle has a strong background in equipment maintenance, engineering, and manufacturing, with a focus on improving processes, quality, and efficiency.

Jose Ovalle attended the University of Delaware from 2008 to 2009, where they studied Fundamentals of Vapor Deposition Coatings (CVD) in the field of Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. In 2011 and 2012, they enrolled at Sacramento City College and pursued a degree in HVAC - Green Technology, specializing in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, and Refrigeration Technology. Additionally, Jose Ovalle studied Business Administration at San Jose City College, where they focused on Vacuum Technology, Introduction to Electronics, and completed coursework at American River College.