Matt Hrbacek

Matt Hrbacek has a diverse work experience in the field of equipment engineering and project management. Matt has been working at MiaSole since 2005, starting as a Director of Maintenance/Equipment Build from 2005 to 2007, and then transitioning into the role of Equipment Engineer from 2007 to the present. In this role, they have implemented new technology on lab PVD and evaporation systems and tested the prototype technology on large area manufacturing PVD coating systems. Matt has also manufactured and installed gas delivery systems for various process gases.

Prior to their time at MiaSole, Matt worked at Seagate Technologies from 2002 to 2005 as a Project Manager. During this period, they played a crucial role in starting up the first Intevac 200 lean systems in Fremont, California, and a new factory of Intevac Leans in Singapore. Matt also successfully installed a FCVA system onto an Intevac DDBM 200 portion of a 250 B+ system.

From 1998 to 2002, Matt worked at SciVac Vacuum Systems as the Director of Customer Service. In this role, they were involved in building, redesigning, and upgrading four new types of sputtering systems. Matt also implemented training courses, developed equipment procedures and checklists, and managed a team of mechanical, electrical, and high vacuum technicians.

Matt's career began at Akashic Memories in 1990, where they worked as a Maintenance Manager and Director of Equipment Engineering. Matt was responsible for maintaining 22 Intevac sputtering systems and 4 Balzers M12 sputtering systems across two facilities. Matt utilized Pareto and MTBF tracking and reporting to increase uptime on all systems.

Overall, Matt Hrbacek has extensive experience in equipment engineering, project management, and customer service in the semiconductor industry.

Matt Hrbacek attended Santa Rosa Junior College from 1980 to 1982, where they studied Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician without obtaining a degree. During this time, they also attended ROP Trade School in Healdsburg, Ca. from 1981 to 1982, where they earned a Certificate in Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. In addition, there is mention of studying Vacuum and Laser Technology at San Jose City College, but no specific years or degree mentioned.