Joshua

11/14/2014
Lexington, KY

Position Desired

Materials Engineering
Anywhere in the U.S.
Yes

Resume

OBJECTIVE
To pursue a position in the materials engineering that uses my materials research and development experience, failure analysis skills, and materials processing and analysis expertise.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficient in materials and electronic devices failure analysis and root cause identification.
• Materials consultant on new materials development, materials selection, testing and qualification.
• Experienced in materials testing and supplier qualification including chemical analysis, corrosion investigation, physical property testing, non-destructive testing and reliability testing.
• Hands-on skills on optical microscope, SEM-EDS, XRD, AFM, XPS, mechanical polishing, ion-milling, plasma etcher, micromanipulator operation, microhardness test, FIBs, de-processing.
• Certificated professional on micro particles handling and analysis.
• Resident expert on X-ray imaging (both 2D and CT).
• Strong knowledge of ICs, PCBs, electronic components, and manufacturing/assembly processes.
• Experienced in thin film processing including PLD, MOD, Spin-coating, Plasma, and CVD.
• Proven problem solver with a strong customer focus and a team player, with a strong record of effectiveness in project management.
• Strong communication with a wide variety of internal and external customers and/or suppliers.
• Excellent reporting and documentation skills; strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Materials Engineer, Lexmark, 11/06 - present
• Work with design, development and manufacturing teams to support current Lexmark products and/or develop new products.
• Perform failure analysis (electrical and/or physical) on materials and electric devices (ceramics, metals, polymers, photoresists, Si chips, TAB circuits, flex cables, ICs, PCBAs, LED sensors, DC motors, etc) from both internal and external customers, and determine corrective action.
• Conduct electronic component reliability tests and characterization for vendor selection, supplier capability validation, process auditing and field issue supports.
• Provide consultation support for new materials and technologies development.
• Collaborate with internal/external laboratories in materials analysis.
• Ensure that analytical techniques and capabilities meet customer requirements.
• Perform mechanical and reliability testing, and general materials characterization.
Visiting Researcher, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, 08/04 – 11/06
• Synthesized and characterized oxide thin films prepared by Metal Organic Deposition (MOD).
• Synthesized oxide films using colloids of unagglomerated nanoparticles.
• Synthesized carbon nanotubes using plasma-enhanced CVD.
• Plasma assisted deposition of nano-coatings on carbon structures ...

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