Aviad Rubin

Experience

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  Israel Defense Forces

  Aug 2002 - Aug 2005

  'Sieret Orev Tzanhanim' Unit

  'Sieret Orev Tzanhanim' unit soldier, the 35th paratroopers brigade unit in the IDF

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  ICL Group

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2016

  PMO/ Equipment engineer

  • Project management – led maintenance projects from inception to completion, utilizing detailed Gantt charts to track progress and ensure critical milestones are met• Provide engineering solutions for complex issues based on root cause analysis (RCA) methodology, ensuring long term equipment functionality• R&D efforts for equipment upgrades (collaborating with in-house teams and external vendors) to improve reliability and lifespan of critical machinery, with a focus on rotary units and heat exchangers• Enhance equipment reliability and optimize process efficiencies at Chlorine-Bromine production facility, achieving significant improvements in operational performance Show less

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  Intel Corporation

  Jul 2016 - Oct 2024

  • Developed and managed detailed project plans including scope, timeline and resource allocation delivering high-impact solutions ahead of schedule consistently exceeding organizational goals• Led a diverse team of engineers (direct) and technicians (indirect, Intel and vendor), boosting productivity by 50% through strategic leadership and resource optimization• Managed 10nm technology startup program (system migration to Israeli FAB), achieving full production readiness 10% ahead of schedule by identifying issues and drive mitigation plans• Managed change control processes at area level, ensuring pilot program initiation and project implementations adhered to specifications, resulting in zero quality misses• Led multidisciplinary tool development projects in the fields of hardware and process through vendor collaboration, to boost tool throughput by 12% and reduce downtime by 10%• Spearhead a strategic cost-reduction program, cutting module weekly budget from $400K to $200K over 6 quarters• Built a robust infrastructure by leveraging cross functional teams and utilizing ERP systems to exceed factory KPIs, improve product quality, and achieve best-in-class performance Show less • Relocation to Portland site: Develop and advance Intel's first-of-a-kind toolset in both process and hardware areas, significantly enhancing operational capabilities• Led equipment tool audit at Intel Arizona site, ensure mechanical and electrical integration to FAB systems for 10nm production readiness• Led cross-site module 14nm technology transfer from Intel Ireland site to Israel, successfully meeting challenging ramp-up timelines• Partnered with AI team to develop a predictive FA tool, extending machine lifespan by 10%, achieving 0.5M$ in annual savings• Collaborated with vendors to optimize tool performance (hardware and software, client-side R&D), resulting in enhanced machine reliability, 10% MTBF (mean time between failures) reduction YOY• Led process and yield improvements projects (module level) by collaboration with integration and QA/ QC functions with structured DOE approach• Managed module BOM by collaboration with the vendor to minimize critical parts lead time Show less

  • Engineering Group Manager

    Oct 2019 - Oct 2024

  • Equipment/ Process Engineer

    Jul 2016 - Oct 2019
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  Applied Materials

  Feb 2025 - now

  Regional Support Manager