Senior Micro-Contamination Scientist
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Senior Micro-Contamination Scientist, Core Technology & Lab Manager
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Senior Micro-Contamination Scientist, Core Technology & Lab Manager
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San Jose, California, United States
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Walter Pietsch, Ph.D. is listed as Senior Micro-Contamination Scientist, Core Technology & Lab Manager at VAT GROUP, based in San Jose, California, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Walter Pietsch, Ph.D..
Walter Pietsch, Ph.D. previously worked as Senior Micro-Contamination Scientist at Vat Group and Micro-Contamination Scientist at Vat Group. Walter Pietsch, Ph.D. holds Management Program from Malik Management Zentrum St.Gallen.
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International scientist and business professional with worldwide, senior management assignments• Scientific background of high resolution laser spectroscopy, plasma physics, materials science, high purity and micro-contamination• Extensive track record in the semiconductor industry and capital equipment business (25+ years)• Understanding the semiconductor market, its behavior, trends and drivers - locally and globally• Led product management, program management, and product marketing• Strong business development experience• Entrepreneurial spirit, highly self-motivated, strong perseverance • Successful completion of global projects in time and within budget• Solid analytical, relationship building and organizational skills• Strong communication and professional presentation• Effectively applying my skills and experience in any organization and company culture• Detailed knowledge of Asian / Far East business culture (primarily Japan)• Familiar with many nationalities through first hand international travel and working abroad (4 years Japan, 4 years France, 12 years Switzerland)• In-market experience: APAC, EMEA, Americas• Living and working in the USA since 2012 (Greencard holder since 05/2013)• Globalized polyglot, thinking in holistic terms and dimensions• Customer focused and team oriented• Grit to succeed• Proactive and results focused• Committed with a strong belief in "doing the right thing"• Passionate about "Best in Class"• Looking for the next technology inflection point• Willing to relocate (worldwide)Specialties: High Purity & Cleanliness / Micro Contamination / Metrology/ Broad understanding of Semiconductor industry / Semiconductor equipment manufacturing / Vacuum systems design and components, upstream & downstream / Thin film process development / CIP and Lean manufacturing / Cycle time reduction / Strategic marketing / Corporate design and Identity / Cost reduction program / Value Engineering / Supplier Evaluation and Quality Audits / Customer Business Services / Hands-on scientific background in semiconductor physics and process development
Listed skills include Semiconductors, Semiconductor Industry, Vacuum, Product Management, and 46 others.
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Micro-Contamination Scientist
Conceptualized lab targets and benefits of testing the particle performance of semiconductor wafer fab equipment and components, organized ultra clean test equipment and facility, installed particle excellence lab and ramped up operations within project timeline and budget. Expanded 7/24 utilization with remote control. Developed and optimized test program.
Nov 2016 - Feb 2024
Engineering And Field Applications Manager
Responsible of Program Management & Technical Account Management for a strategic Key Account (major Semi OEM). Assuming on site representative with technical expertise at the sales organization and engineering liaison to the headquarters and business units. Drove application engineering and respective support for Vacuum Valves (ATM doors, slit / transfer /.
Jan 2012 - Nov 2016
Sbu Manager
Managed the Global Application Engineering, reporting to the EVP Engineering and Business Development. Organized, provided, and coordinated the technical support of sales organizations and of field sales engineers (worldwide).Coached the Product Managers of all strategic business units (SBU) at the headquarters with procedures, norms, and for technical.
Apr 2011 - Feb 2012
General Manager Sbu
Full responsibility of a new SBU for Multi-Valve Modules (MVM). Conceptualized and implemented new business models with P&L responsibility. Developed a new product portfolio, strategy, and marketing.Leadership and coach of team (product management, design, procurement). Successful start of the strategic business unit by boosting revenue 15-fold in a.
Jun 2004 - Apr 2011
Managing Director Business Services
21I.Net Private Wealth Partners
Europe’s leading network of UHNW private client advisers. Group of private banks and private wealth management firms.I led the team of business services. Providing highly secure members platform and support line with coaching and documentation for internal and external advisors. Supporting adviser acquisitions and facilitating worldwide business deals. My.
Jan 2002 - Mar 2004
Key Account Manager
Unaxis-Nextral S.A.
Deposition and Etching systems for the Semiconductor industry, particularly in the telecommunications sector and for failure analysis applications.Responsible for key account management. Coordinated local project team and drove critical timeline with milestones and customer demos. Successfully executed a strategic tool qualification with a major Automotive.
Dec 1999 - Jan 2002
Product Manager
PECVD, PVD, and Dry Etch (KAI, UNI, HAI tools) for the Semiconductor industry (TFT Displays)Classic product management for the Asian market (main focus Japan) with P&L responsibility. Drove the product development, customer specifications, lifecycle management, customer presentations and demos, quotations and contracts. Close collaboration with reginal.
Dec 1997 - Dec 2000
Sales Engineer
Balzers Hakuto K.K.
Balzers Hakuto K.K. was a joint venture of Balzers Process Systems (BPS) to enter the Japanese market. TFT Displays Division (PECVD, PVD Tools).Applications engineering, supporting existing customers and potential acquisitions locally. Technical expert for the local account management, liaison to engineering and business divisions at the European.
Sep 1996 - Jan 1998
Jsps Fellow, Materials Science And Engineering
Awarded with a 2-year fellowship of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) to conduct a scientific research project. Assigned to the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Kyushu University, Hakozaki campus in Fukuoka.Immersed in a university group with lab including graduate students. Drove the research, test equipment and.
Aug 1994 - Sep 1996
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Walter Pietsch, Ph.D. education
Management Program
Malik Management Zentrum St.Gallen
Ph.D., With Honors, Plasma Physics (@ Cea Saclay)
Université D'Orléans
M.Sc., Atomic Physics
Technische Universität Graz
B.Sc., Engineering Physics
Technische Universität Graz
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
University Of Graz
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What company does Walter Pietsch, Ph.D. work for?
Walter Pietsch, Ph.D. works for VAT GROUP.
What is Walter Pietsch, Ph.D.'s role at VAT GROUP?
Walter Pietsch, Ph.D. is listed as Senior Micro-Contamination Scientist, Core Technology & Lab Manager at VAT GROUP.
Where is Walter Pietsch, Ph.D. based?
Walter Pietsch, Ph.D. is based in San Jose, California, United States while working with VAT GROUP.
What companies has Walter Pietsch, Ph.D. worked for?
Walter Pietsch, Ph.D. has worked for Vat Group, 21I.Net Private Wealth Partners, Unaxis-Nextral S.A., Unaxis Balzers Ag, and Balzers Hakuto K.K..
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Walter Pietsch, Ph.D. holds Management Program from Malik Management Zentrum St.Gallen.
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Walter Pietsch, Ph.D. is listed with skills including Semiconductors, Semiconductor Industry, Vacuum, Product Management, Failure Analysis, Pecvd, Engineering, and Pvd.
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