Mason Dupre Email & Phone Number

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

Staff semiconductor process engineer focused on high purity graphite characterization and monocrystalline Silicon Carbide growth for semiconductor manufacturing.Short summary: I use in-depth process understanding and data analysis to separate the signal from the noise so I can develop predictive models, novel correlations, and process improvements. • Develop predictive models for process characterization and statistically-driven identification of critical-to-quality inputs for Silicon Carbide crystal growth performance and early-defect detection• Design, test, and implement rapid-prototyped fixtures and measurement systems to streamline production and quantify critical performance characteristics• Develop compound parameters for improved Statistical Process Control predictive capability

Unterpremstätten, Styria, At

• Provide technical engineering support in an advanced manufacturing environment• Prepare detailed technical reports summarizing trends related to manufacturing performance and maintaining improvement roadmaps• Recommends and implements equipment and process modifications to improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques, and production yields for existing ceramic light converter platelet products• Prepare clear and concise documentation for new engineering procedures• Develop and conduct statistical analyses such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) targeting the root cause of failure for yield loss and improving quality• Perform Measurement System Analyses (MSA), Process Capability Analyses, Failure Mode & Effects Analyses (FMEA), Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R) Studies, and other standardized engineering analyses

Corning, New York, Us

• Developed and optimized processes for twin-screw extrusion and thermal management for new/existing ceramic honeycomb filter products• On my own initiative, I developed multiple innovative automation solutions for data analysis and process health metrics that were deployed plant-wide, saving 20+ labor-hours per week and reducing operational response times (in terms of [Data]→[Analysis]→[Action]) on-floor by 50% to 90%• Independently designed novel technologies for improved process characterization, data acquisition, and process analysis / optimization, improving through-process production rate by 15%• Diagnosed persistent manufacturing defect, successfully designing and implementing a solution that reduced losses by approximately $12.5M over 5 years. By request, I later presented and shared my work with the leading technical experts our in-company fabrication facility.• Acted as plant process liaison and process SME for intra-company project transferring production lines and between my plant and in-company fabrication facility.• Wrote multiple programs and data analysis tools that were later deployed across many product platforms for statistical process control and improvement

Stillwater, Ok, Us

• Developed a new, standardized method (laboratory and pilot-plant scale) for the quantification and characterization of liquid entrainment rates and distributions in sprays and industrial processes using Phase Doppler Interferometery• Developed supporting unit processes and validation methods for entrainment research, including psychrometric conditioning of feed gas and in-line measurements for process control• Created methods and procedures for deploying advanced analytical equipment between laboratory and pilot-scale industrial facility, including designing a custom apparatus to allow for fast, secure, and repeatable equipment installation• Presented research to Spring 2016 American Institute of Chemical Engineers conference

Stillwater, Ok, Us

Courses: Chemical Engineering Design I & II, Chemical Engineering Laboratory I & II, Chemical Process Instrumentation and Control• Assist students in experimental design, laboratory equipment use, data interpretation, coursework, and report writing• Instruct students on design of experiments and root cause analysis• Design, price, and construct modifications and improvements to laboratory equipment to improve functionality and ease of use• Compose course documents including experiment assignments, technical report guidelines, operating procedures, and coursework handouts

Kansas City, Mo, Us

• Provided laboratory and on-site research supporting Electric Power Research Institute• Designed and executed comparative experiments to evaluate the effect of long-term filming-amine exposure on bead and powdered ion-exchange resins• Devised new methods and equipment configurations to resolve and bypass complications due to scale

Stillwater, Ok, Us

• Independently planned and executed research to explore the use of therapeutic ultrasound for human respiratory disease using simulated lung mucus and evaluating rheological changes• Conducted background research to determine critical parameters and developed testing and evaluation apparatuses and methods for those parameters• Created and evaluated novel methods for simultaneous regeneration of ion-exchange resins and determined comparative performance using liquid chromatography• Assisted ongoing research to determine the impact of filming-amines on the performance of ion-exchange resins

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Deployed 2nd-in-command of my team as the team-expert in weapons, persuasive media development, and intelligence analysis (Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2009)• Independently developed and instructed classes on advanced intelligence operations that were later incorporated into official curriculum• Acted as company training supervisor for six months prior to company deployment to Iraq

Master Of Science (M.S.), Chemical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering