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Mcminnville, Oregon

Applied Physics Technologies is a leading manufacturer of thermionic, field emission, and thermal field emission electron emitters, located in the heart of Oregon's stunning wine country. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi High Tech, we have the global reach of a large company with the close-knit culture of a small but growing local business. APT strives to be a technological and economic engine for good, benefiting our customers, our employees, and our community. By creating an environment where everyone is treated with respect and all are given the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and build something extraordinary as a team, we provide the world’s leading microscopy, microanalysis, X-ray tube, and additive manufacturing producers with innovative, high-quality, precision electron & ion beam components. Leveraging our deep technical knowledge and real-world knowhow, we partner with our customers to help build a better world.

Hillsboro, Oregon

Managed an innovative team of 40+ scientists, engineers, and interns, with a yearly budgetof $7 million, dedicated to the development of state-of-the-art focused ion beam(FIB) technology, electron and ion source technology, beam chemistry, and microscopyand microanalysis methods, processes, and applications. Managed and curated long termtechnology strategy in support of business aims through new technology development,roadmapping, and technology prospecting. Assessed novel and ambitious technologies onthe basis of business relevance, market potential, and technical viability & maturity.Initiated and managed collaborations with external academic, private, and governmentalresearch organizations. Explored external funding opportunities and organized procurementefforts as opportunities arose.

Hillsboro, Oregon

Designed and executed an entrepreneurial program to expand FEI's market through the identification, development, and early adopter testing of innovative technologies. Scouted potential technologies from both internal and external sources. Recommended and organized an Early Adopter Advisory Board responsible for assessing candidate technologies on the basis of business relevance, market potential, and technical viability & maturity. Developed metrics for technology assessment. Created and executed an agile process for internal development of selected technologies. Identified key leads of integrated development teams and secured project funding from disparate corporate entities. Identified early adopters on the basis of reputation, demonstrable expertise, and their ability to publicize technical results through peer-reviewed publications, data presented at conferences, and media coverage. Assessed market response to early adopter efforts and made recommendations to business units accordingly.

Hillsboro, Oregon

As R&D Manager, led a team of scientists developing and maintaining state-of-the-art microscopy and microanalysis methods, processes, and applications. Responsible for the administration of a $1.5 million yearly budget funding a broad portfolio of projects addressing the semiconductor, life sciences, materials science, and natural resources market segments. As CoE, provided long term guidance of market strategy, curated internal technology efforts, and developed and maintained technology roadmaps looking forward 5 years. Managed a multi-site, international effort to design and develop proprietary correlative microscopy instrumentation and workflows for life science applications.

Hillsboro, Oregon

Designed and developed FEI's first laser lab. Led a multi-year research effort exploring ultrashort pulse lasers as a potential new technology for FEI. Leveraged research findings to design and develop the TripleBeam, a novel nanofabrication and materials analysis instrument. Guided and performed market research to inform TripleBeam applications development leading to the development of a 3D materials characterization workflow for natural resources and materials science industries.

Portland, Oregon

Provided charged particle optics, light optics, and high voltage modeling, design, testing, and consultation for industrial clients under nondisclosure agreements. Analyzed client requirements and specified system components, including laser systems when applicable. Worked with vendors on behalf of clients to implement designs.

Hillsboro, Oregon

Designed and developed focused ion beam columns and electron guns. Performed optics, high voltage, thermal, and ion and electron-transport modeling. Led technical discussions with industrial customers to determine design requirements, developed performance metrics, calculated lens tables, and specified components, working closely with vendors. Developed and implemented test plans to verify designs and characterized performance of prototypes. Supported manufacturing by defining performance specifications and designing production test procedures.

Hillsboro, Oregon

Worked closely with systems engineers and laser vendors to design a robust, highly-automated, frequency doubled argon-ion laser for use in a next generation mask writing tool. Investigated methods for extending the life of the doubling crystal in order to meet engineering requirements. Identified and addressed several failure mechanisms, including thermally-induced pointing instability. Conducted study on exposure levels of technical personnel to 257 nm radiation and recommended appropriate safety protocols.

Phd, Applied Physics

Dissertation -- Ultrashort Pulse Laser-Induced Chemistry: Methodology, Instrumentation, and Analysis

Ms, Electrical Engineering

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