Robert Galvez Email & Phone Number

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

I am a Process Engineer working on crystal growth process development and the characterization of Silicon Carbide, utilizing innovative concepts and best-known methods to improve and develop processes and products. I also provide technical leadership, support, and training to internal and external customers. Key Duties and Responsibilities:-Designs and implements basic engineering projects: process development, process design.-Troubleshoot process development issues and interacts with mechanical, electrical and software engineers to resolve issues and fix bugs.-Generates engineering test reports and presents proposals and results/conclusions to the design/process engineering community and upper management.-Supports operational consistency in production by implementing process improvements and process optimization projects.-Works closely with operations to assess existing processes and needs for improvement.-Tracks metrics to determine areas for improvement and monitor success of changes.-Uses simulations to solve complex problems and tests the hypotheses. -Provides plant support and troubleshooting from growth to wafer processes.-Assists in the creation and maintenance of complex documentation sets, involving highly technical material, for training purposes under limited supervision.-Solves problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.-Understanding of business unit processes and hardware; knowledge of data analysis techniques to summarize data.-Development of new processes and equipment.-Developing metrology for new processes.-Design of experiments and statistical data analysis.-Team and project leadership.-Other tasks as needed or assigned.

St. Petersburg, Fl, Us

•Designs, develops, and improves upon tools used for semiconductor and thin-film processes such as Reactive Ion Etching, Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition, Inductively-Coupled Plasma Etching, Ashing, Physical Vapor Deposition, Ion Beam Etching, and Plasma Dicing.•Researches, analyzes, and summarizes data for inclusion in internally & externally distributed engineering reports. •Performs computer-aided drafting and finite element analysis as needed to support design functions of team. •Updates engineering drawings to reflect manufacturing and design changes.•Performs analysis of existing designs in a cleanroom setting

West Hartford, Ct, Us

Student Researcher studying plasma processing of carbon dioxide. Developing models of in-lab micro-discharges to decompose carbon dioxide using COMSOL Multiphysics, while comparing results to those obtained experimentally. Advised by Dr. Kamau Wright.

Princeton, New Jersey, Us

10-week internship at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, starting with a one-week intensive course in plasma physics. Conducted simulations investigating mesh independence and inclusion of higher-order gases in an arc discharge used for carbon nanoparticle production. Mentored and supervised by Dr. Andrei Khodak.

Farmington, Ct, Us

Aided in Building Mechanical Systems design and recommendations for new constructions and renovations in the academic sector. Worked under supervision of team leader in design of ductwork, analysis of proposed design, meeting client and architect demands.

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering With Concentration In Energy And Sustainability