Skylar Farrell
Fort Collins
Summary
Dynamic Engineer with well developed communication, leadership, and research skills. Experienced in supporting complex photolithography systems while optimizing processes through data analysis and preventative maintenance. Committed to driving efficiency and reliability. Looking to enter the research field as a long term career goal.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Engineer
Gigaphoton
Boise, ID
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct routine maintenance on machinery, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability.
- Only local engineer supporting the photolithography lasers for Micron Fab 4.
- Performed daily data analysis and troubleshooting to identify issues early, implement preventative actions, and minimize unscheduled downtime.
- Served as primary point of contact for customer requests, concerns, and delivery of information, demonstrating strong communication and leadership qualities.
- In charge of site cargo export, inventory, quality assurance, safety compliance, and parts forecasting.
- Gain a deeper understanding of laser theory, process design, and root cause analysis.
Server
The Mishawaka
Bellvue, CO
03.2021 - 07.2024
- Took orders and served food and drinks while operating POS systems in fast-paced setting.
- Assist with seating guests and restaurant upkeep.
- Maintain a clean and positive environment.
Senior Design Project
Colorado State University | Texas Instruments
Fort Collins, CO
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Designed recycle process for slurry used in chemical and mechanical planarization within semiconductor manufacturing.
- Characterized slurry samples in unit operations lab.
- Design of multi-step separation process.
- Developed research capabilities through continuous practice and refinement.
- Developed a structured process within budgetary constraints while collaborating with advisors and professors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical And Biological Engineering
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2024
Skills
- Root cause analysis
- Piping and instrumentation diagraming
- Equipment installation, replacement, and alignment
- Data analysis
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Reactor and process design
- Chemistry lab skills
- SEM
- ORCA
- Aspen plus
- SuperPro
- Avogadro
Certification
- Chemical lab safety, chemical reactivity hazards, process safety, and runaway reaction AIChE course certifications
- OSHA 30, NFPA 70e, overhead crane, basic rigging, forklift, and QEW certified
- Adult first aid/CPR/AED
Ongoing Efforts
Independently studying to complete the Fundamentals of Engineering Chemical exam within the year.
Timeline
Field Service Engineer
Gigaphoton
01.2025 - Current
Senior Design Project
Colorado State University | Texas Instruments
08.2023 - 05.2024
Server
The Mishawaka
03.2021 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemical And Biological Engineering
Colorado State University