Robert Taff Email & Phone Number

Lenexa, KS, US

Lenexa, KS

Newark, California, United States

Ink delivery systems for flat panel display equipment

Newark, CA

Major module design of Flat Panel Display manufacturing equipment.

San Francisco, CA

Led the development of the next generation ZoomShops (automated retail stores). I developed three new classes of product offerings in a company that previously contracted out their designs.

Menlo Park, CA

In my first work with Kateeva, I developed concepts for, then designed and detailed the build of a Nitrogen enclosure for a Flat Panel Display (FPD) process tool.

Pleasanton, CA

 Program manager for large format ink-jet printers, both as a department manager of the mechanical team, and Technical Program Manager of cross functional teams responsible for all aspects of the project. As Technical Program Manager (TPM), I was responsible for system level design, project schedules, adherence to performance and product specifications.

Fremont, CA

 Manager of Mechanical team, and Project Manager of ME, EE, Process, and build teams working on a 300mm Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) tool used in wafer fabrication. While working on the 200mm CMP machine, I managed and contributed to the design of the core technology for the product line. My deliverables included linear polishing stations.

 From prior learning and professional experience in fluids, and combustion of gases, I analyzed and designed products which are used as consumer products resulting in improved designs of lanterns, stoves, torches and heaters. My Focus (in order) was on safe, reliable, and design of cost effective and profitable products. Designed a stove that was.

 Planned the location of electrical equipment and routing cables in the Citation X jet aircraft, including specific designs of the mechanical section of the electrical system. Projected the space requirements of electrical equipment prior to installation to ensure optimal performance.

 Designed mechanical elements for heat dissipation, EMI/RFI shielding, structural integrity, shock and vibration survivability, considerations of product aesthetics and compliance with MIL standards. Served as team leader in obtaining listings with UL, CSA and European agencies.

Wichita, KS

 Responsible for supervising and leading drafting and lab technicians. I participated in air flow testing, fan selection, design of structural supports, and systems design.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

 Involved in design, prototyping and lab testing for air moving equipment, diffusers, electrical and pneumatic controls and energy management systems. Interfaced with manufacturing personnel, aided in the writing of product literature and performance ratings.

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering