Nitin Kamat Email & Phone Number

Bedford, United Kingdom

Program Management:-Engaged in the management of large projects involving cross-functional teams across the globe.-Has expertise in using project management tools like the Microsoft Project.Product Development and NPI (Power devices):-Engaged in developing products for Commercial and Automotive Applications.-Successful in developing and introducing several new products for automotive applications.-Involved in developing Surge Protection and Electronic Current limiting devices by integrating multiple chips in a single package.-Responsible for the entire product development cycle from concept to market release.Product Engineering:-Has expertise in the analysis of large volume of data using statistical tool like Minitab and JMP.-Invovled in vendor engagements for process optimization using tools like the DOE.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Foundry Engineering:New Products Development (40nm CMOS technologies)- Responsible for the tape-outs of GDS to major foundry.- Created Silicon plan and ran wafers through the foundry.- Ensured timely delivery of the first Silicon for successful NPI.- Participated in weekly conference calls.- Liaised with various cross-functional teams, worldwide, to ensure timely execution of the project.- Participated in activities to meet cost targets.- Ensured smooth transfer of products from development to volume production.Managing Mature Products (40nm CMOS technologies).- Ensured products meet yield targets by co-working with the foundry to resolve process issues.- Expertise in using Statistical data analysis tools like Data Power and YMS.- Worked with the Foundry to ensure the Key Process Indices are above the set targets.- Ensured un-interrupted flow of Quality Parts to the customer by timely problem resolution.- Initiated cost reduction and continuous improvement activities with the foundry.

Newport, United Kingdom

Failure Analysis:Lab Management- Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the FA lab.- Expanded FA capabilities by securing the budget for new tools.- Facilitated relocation and installation of Hitachi SEM and other tools to enhance FA capabilities.- Established contacts and partnered with vendors through NDA for support on Analytical and Diagnostic techniques like SIMS, Auger, TEM etc.People Management and Development- Managed a team of 5 people and facilitated their career development through mentoring.FA Techniques Development and Deployment- Defined and developed methodologies/techniques for successful FA of Power devices using advanced FA tools like Phemos 1000 OBIRCH, Altura 835 FIB, Hitachi 4700 SEM, Plasma etcher and other tools.- Developed and deployed new tools and techniques by mentoring the FA team.

Singapore

Failure Analysis:- Facilitated the development of CMOS technologies through hands-on FA support.- Teamed-up with Lucent Bell Lab Engineers in Orlando, Florida on Copper and Low-k development .- Expert in EFA techniques like LC, EMMI, OBIRCH, micro-probing and SEM based techniques like PVC.- Expert in PFA techniques, sample preparation, wet/dry de-processing on wafers/packaged devices.- Expert in using Philips and Leo SEMs, FEI FIBs linked with CAD navigation tools..

Singapore

Product Engineer (Power ICs (Automotive))- Responsible for Test program development and yield improvement for new products.- Worked on Teradyne testers, A530 and A360.

Penang, Malaysia

- Responsible for Development and Qualification of new products.

Bangalore, India

- Responsible for Process Development and Yield Improvement of CMOS ICs through SPC.

Master Of Technology (M.Tech.), Solid State Technology, A* Equivalent (Branch Topper And Medalist)

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Physics, A (First Class)

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Physics, A (First Class)