• Developed processes for electromagnetic cold crucible casting of silicon ingots.• Demonstrated vacuum induction melting for customers.• Lead technologist on successful technology transfer from outside company.

Managed department of 60 operators, engineers, and technicians in the manufacturing of cast and sized multicrystalline silicon ingots with $70M P&L.• Reduced material defects in department by 73% through technical improvements, employing 6 Sigma methodology and operator training saving $400 K annually.• Delivered on production targets while supporting expansion and technology efforts.• Developed methods to recycle silicon scrap; methods increased output and reduced costs, resulting in a $10 million savings.• Staffed department with supervisors and team leads.• Developed safety culture that resulted in no recordable accidents in department over a 4- year period.• Headed Failure Mode and Effects Analysis effort that led to reduced risks of operating casting stations.• Initiated used silica crucible recycling which eliminated 250 tons of land fill waste annually.• Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques that improved efficiency and appearance of department.• Achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

Responsible for yield improvements, process control, cost reduction, process documentation and trouble shooting in the areas of slip cast fused silica ceramics, silicon casting, and wafer cleaning.• Developed alternative silicon sources, including internal recycling.• Identified, purchased, and installed new process equipment including: ICP spectrophotometer, ultrasonic cleaning stations, Semilab Brick Lifetime machine, and electric kilns.• Contributed to the design and start-up of silicon casting facility.• Participated in design and installation of wet chemical stations for cleaning silicon raw material and cleaning and etching silicon wafers.• Led support efforts for outside sales of wafers and ingots to companies in Japan and China.• Key member of team that developed a secondary source of ceramic crucibles. Savings of $1 million annually.• Developed production models that were used to evaluate outside suppliers.