Manage the quotation, design, development, qualification testing, documentation, profitability, and delivery of custom machined TeflonR plastic valve and manifold products• Won the custom and standard product business of Applied Materials, the top semiconductor equipment manufacturer, a $10 billion company • Consulted with customers to initiate obsolescence plans while offering alternate product offerings to ensure profitability and continued customer dedication• Commuted monthly to the Upland, CA plant to coordinate manufacturing and engineering objectivesWest Coast Application Engineer Mar. 2000-Mar. 2002: Travel the West Coast from Washington to Texas to support the sale of TeflonR valve fitting and tubing products by providing expertise in the assembly, application, troubleshooting, repair, product audits, and custom product solutions • Designed on AutoCAD a valve manifold for Intel Corp. that resulted in a $750,000 order and Intel White Paper for worldwide use • Awarded Employee of the Month through co-worker nomination• Conducted plant audits and produced detailed action plans for Semiconductor and Equipment Manufacturers from Advanced Micro Devices, Intel, Motorola, ST Micro in the US and France