Engineer Six Sigma
Resume:
QIQUAN FENG, Ph.D
Apt.***, *** County Road B* East
Little Canada, MN, 55117
Green Card Holder
abmtzx@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Ceramic Engineer or Materials Scientist. A position in Research and
Development or Manufacturing Department or Laboratory Environment where my
scientific knowledge, technical skills, research talent, and problem
solving capabilities can be effectively utilized to improve operations and
contribute to the company profits.
Area of Expertise
Materials Scientist; Microscopist; Materials Characterization, XRD,
Microscopy (HRTEM, ATEM, SEM, LM) and Spectroscopy (EDS, ICP, DSC, DTA);
Materials Process, Properties, and Microstructures; Nano-Materials,
Semiconductors, Plasma Etch, Plasma Physics, Thick and Thin Film
Techniques, Ferroelectrics; Dielectrics; Piezoelectric Materials, BaTiO3,
MLCCs, YSZ, SiC, Si3N4, Electronic Component, Structure Ceramics,
Mechanical Test, Ceramic-Glass, Ceramic Armor, Automotive Oxygen Sensors,
Nanopowder, Sol-gel, Rheology, Sintering, Statistics and Design of
Experiment (DOE), Certified Black Belt Six Sigma (CBBSS), Certified Six
Sigma Lean Management.
Professional Experience
Senior Materials Engineer, L. J. Gonzer Associates assigned to IBM Watson
Research Center, Yorktown Heights, NY (January. 2008-January 2010).
The IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center is the headquarters for IBM
Research -- the largest industrial research organization in the world. The
research focuses primarily on IT hardware, software, and services, with a
focus on applying them to transform businesses in a wide range of
industries.
. Semiconductor Process and device design, Si wafer plasma dry etching
related actions, Reactive Ion Etching (RIE), team work and support
cross-functional areas and project team such as MRAM, SRAM, PCM, MRX,
3DI, PV, etc
. The maintenance and support of plasma etch tool, troubleshoot
equipment and process, Qualification and Calibration tool for both ICP
and CCP platform.
. Recipe creation and design, oxide, nitride, dielectrics, resist strip,
anti-reflected coating, metal gate, metal (Fe, Ni, Zn, Mn, Co, W, GST,
Al, Ti, Ta) and poly etching. Trim, Auto-end point design and Manual
End Etching. Hands on etching and evaluation of etching process.
. Solid understanding of plasma phenomena, hands-on experience on plasma
etching and tool operation (Lam 4520XL, 9400, Applied Materials, AMAT
platform) and etch process characterization), Profilometry, Surface
Scanner, Ellipsometry, Nanospec, Topcon SEM, Gasonic Asher.
Senior Component Engineer; Boston Scientific, Cardiac Pacemaker
Management; Supplier Department; Saint Paul, MN (Oct. 2006-Janunary 2008)
Boston Scientific, a fortune 500 company, the worldwide leader in the
development, manufacturing and marketing of medical devices and
cardiovascular medical products.
. Passive component failure mode effects and analysis (FMEA)
. Comprehensive capacitor design document improvement effort; Capacitor
research effort
. Component qualification and evaluation, Statistical skills, and DOE
. Supplier evaluation, component selection and reliability tests in
support of hybrid design
. Passive component standards, EIA, MIL, and Research method, DPA, HALT,
Life Test
Microscopy Specialist/Research Assistant; Alfred University; Alfred, NY
(Sept. 2001-June. 2007)
New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, one of the best
ceramic engineer schools in the world
. Extensive research on ceramic materials, multilayer ceramic capacitors
(MLCCs), dielectrics, microwave-sintered Si3N4, Conventional and Hot
press sintering of SiC, B4C; Zero expansion coefficient Glass and
Glass-Ceramics, Ceramic Armor
. Materials Characterization Expert, Comprehensive ceramic
characterization using TEM, SEM, XRD, and EDS, Non-destructive
evaluation of defects in ceramic armors using C-SAM, Characterization
and test of materials mechanical properties, Application of
statistical skills for data analysis and key factors identification,
. Design advanced reliability test such as life test and highly
accelerated life test to evaluate/predict components' reliability in
different user conditions.
. Application of statistical techniques and design of experiment (DOE)
for new formulation, new process, and new reliability characterization
. Cross-functional collaboration with industry and academy in the
cutting edge of ceramic materials development, and support industry
for the development of new materials and components, Root Cause of
Passive Electronic Component Failure Analysis, Data Report, and Yield
Improvement
. Significant contributions on process-microstructure-property
relationships of ceramic materials as well as manipulations of
performance
. Recognized as a contributor to American scientific community, Reviewer
of the Journal of the American Ceramic Society; Internationally
recognized expert on both microscopy and ceramic materials; More than
10 technical publications in reputable Journals; Recognized as a
scientist with extraordinary ability
Senior Engineer, Manager; R & D Department, Hongtak (Chengdu) Electronic
Co. Ltd. Chengdu, Sichuan, P. R. China (Dec. 1997-Sept. 2001)
Hongtak (Chengdu) Electronic Co., Ltd., a high-technical enterprise
recognized by the Ministry of science and technology of the P. R. China.
. Extensive hands-on research on Fast-ionic conductors and high
temperature materials starting from powder to final electronic
devices,
. Lead oxygen analytical instrument and oxygen sensor development and
project management, work with costumer to translate operational
requirements into materials and system specifications.
. Development of novel functional materials and materials processes from
prototype to commercialization including tool procurement, process
design, patent application, and other related activities.
. Hands-on hot technical trouble shooting such as chip assembly,
isostastic pressing form, screening print of electrode patterns, glass
and inorganic binder sealing, chip heater and temperature control,
plasma coating, and property evaluation; requires a professional
knowledge of mechanical, thermal, electrochemical and materials
engineering
. Recognized as a core contributor to three high-technical projects:
limited current oxygen sensors, Automotive oxygen sensors, and high
temperature-humidity sensors; Focusing on problem solving instead of
stressing on difficulties
. Cross-functional connection and network with automotive industry for
the development, test, commercialization, and application of
Automotive oxygen sensors (Lambda Sensors).
Process Engineer, Foshan Ceramic Group Co., Ltd., Foshan, Guangdong, P. R.
China (March 1996-Dec. 1997)
Foshan Ceramic Group Co., Ltd. is one of the largest manufacturers of
construction materials such as glazed tile and decorative materials in
China
. Scheduling production plan and routine production process management
. Production trouble shooting and improvement of product quality
. Process and procedure documentation; application of statistical
techniques
Professional Affiliations
Recognized by Empire Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals, and
included in the 2005-2006 Honors Edition of the registry
Member, American Ceramic Society; Microscopy Society of America.
Member, Sigma Xi, the Honor Scientific Research Society
Member, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Reviewer, Journal of the American Ceramic Society (Having reviewed more
than 20 papers since Feb., 2005)
Languages
Fluent in English, Chinese
Education
2004. Ph.D. in Ceramic Engineering, Alfred University, Alfred NY
(Focusing on electroceramics and materials characterization)
1996. M.Sc. in Material Science and Engineering, South China University of
Technology, Guangdong, China.
(Focusing on High-Temperature Structure ceramics).
1993. B.Eng. in Material Engineering, Northwest Institute of Light
Industry, Shanxii, China.
Other Certificates
Certified Black Belt Six Sigma
2010. Certified Six Sigma Lean Management
Professional Training
0 HRTEM -- "2003 Winter School on High Resolution Electron
Microscopy" Sponsored by Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
0 Tripod polishing and focused-ion-beam (FIB) for TEM sample
preparation "UCF TEM Specimen Preparation Short Course-2003"
Sponsored by University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Computer Skills
. Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, etc), Photoshop, Powerpoint
. Statistic Software: Minitab, Design output, Original 7.0
. X-Ray Professional: Jade, Crystal Maker, Findit
Selected Publications
1. Q. Feng, S. Chockalingam, and D. A. Earl, "Microstructures of Microwave-
Sintered Silicon Nitride with Zirconia as Secondary Particulates," J.
Am. Ceram. Soc., 89 [12] 3770-77 (2006).
2. Q. Feng, C. J. McConville, D. Edwards, D. McCauley, and M. Chu,
"Process Variables, Dielectric Properties, and Microstructures of
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors with Ni Internal Electrodes," Ceramic
Transactions, Vol. 174, Advances in Dielectric Materials and Electronic
Devices, Edited by K. M. Nair, R. Guo, A. S. Bhalla, S-I. Hirano, and
D. Suvorov, American Ceramic Society, Westerville OH, (2005).
3. Q. Feng, C. J. McConville, D. Edwards, D. McCauley, and M. Chu, "Effect
of Oxygen Partial Pressure on the Dielectric Properties and
Microstructures of Cofired BME Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors," J. Am.
Ceram. Soc., 89 [3] 894-901 (2006).
4. Q. Feng and C. J. McConville, "Dielectric Degradation and
Microstructures of Heterogeneous Interfaces in Cofired Multilayer
Ceramic Capacitors," J. Electroceram. 14 [3] 213-220 (2005).
5. Q. Feng, C. J. McConville, and D. Edwards, "Dielectric Properties and
Microstructures of Ba(Ti,Zr)O3 Relaxor based Multilayer Ceramic
Capacitors with Ni Electrode," J. Am. Ceram. Soc., 88 [6] 1455-60
(2005).
6. Q. Feng and C. J. McConville, "Microstructural Analysis of X7R-Type
BaTiO3 Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs)," J. Electroceram. 14 [1]
45-52 (2005).
7. Q. Feng and C. J. McConville, "Weak-Beam Dark Field Microscopy of
Complex Stress States in X7R-Type BaTiO3 Dielectric Core-Shell
Structures," J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 87 [10] 1945-1951 (2004).
8. Q. Feng and C. J. McConville, "Investigation of Lamella-Twinned
Crystallites and Dislocations in Para-electric Phases of Bi2O3-doped
BaTiO3," J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 87 [12] 2247-2251 (2004).
9. Q. Feng and C. J. McConville, "Electron Microscopy of Heterogeneous
Interfaces in Cofired Noble and Base Metal Electrode Multilayer Ceramic
Capacitors (MLCCs)," in Ceramic Transactions, Vol. 167, Developments in
Dielectric Materials and Electronic Devices, Edited by K. M. Nair, R.
Guo, A. S. Bhalla, S-I. Hirano, and D. Suvorov, American Ceramic
Society, Westerville OH 329-336 (2005).
10. D.F.Lu, Q.Feng, S.F.Chen and K.Chen, "Preparation of SiC Platelets
through Mechanical Grinding and Shape Separation Process, " J. Chi.
Ceram. Soc. (Guisuanyan Xuebao), 25 [3] 328-331 (1997).
Selected Conference Presentations
2002. Q. Feng and C. J. McConville, "Microstructures of Barium Titanate
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors" for the Symposium: A.2-Dielectric
Materials and Multilayer Electronic Devices in the Conference
"American Ceramic Society's 104th Annual Meeting and Exposition",
Sponsored by the American Ceramic Society, St. Louis, MO. (Oral
Presentation).
2003. Q. Feng and C. J. McConville, "Electron Microscope
Characterization of X7R-Type Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
(MLCCs) Based on Barium Titanate" for the Symposium: 19. Advanced
Dielectric Materials and Multilayer Electronic Devices in the
Conference "105th Annual Meeting and Exposition of the American
Ceramic Society", Sponsored by the American Ceramic Society,
Nashville, TN. (Oral Presentation).
2004. Q. Feng and C. J. McConville, "Electron Microscopy of
Heterogeneous Interfaces in Cofired Noble and Base Metal
Electrode Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs)" for the
Symposium: 18-International Symposium on Advanced Electronic
Materials and Devices in the Conference "106th Annual Meeting &
Exposition of the American Ceramic Society", Sponsored by the
American Ceramic Society, Indianapolis, IN. (Oral Presentation).
2005. Q. Feng and D. D. Edwards, "Process Variables, Dielectric
Properties, and Microstructures of Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
with Ni Internal Electrode," for the Symposium: S-17-
International Symposium on Advanced Dielectric Materials: Design,
Preparation, Processing, Properties, and Applications in the
Conference "107th Annual Meeting & Exposition of the American
Ceramic Society, co-located with the 1st International Conference
on Ceramic Interconnect and Ceramic Microsystems Technology
(CICMT)", Sponsored by the American Ceramic Society, Baltimore,
MD. (Oral Presentation).
0 Q. Feng, N. Emple, M. Charoenwongsa, and D. D. Edwards, "Tunneled
Intergrowth Structures in the (Ga,In)2O3-(Sn,Ti)O2 Systems," for
the Symposium: S-16-International Symposium on Fuel Cells and
Related Systems in the Conference "107th Annual Meeting &
Exposition of the American Ceramic Society, co-located with the
1st International Conference on Ceramic Interconnect and Ceramic
Microsystems Technology (CICMT)", Sponsored by the American
Ceramic Society, Baltimore, MD. (Poster).
0 Q. Feng and C. J. McConville, "Weak-Beam Dark Field Microscopy of
Complex Stress States in X7R-Type BaTiO3 Dielectric Core-Shell
Structures," 2005 Ceramographic Competition in 107th Annual
Meeting & Exposition of the American Ceramic Society, co-located
with the 1st International Conference on Ceramic Interconnect and
Ceramic Microsystems Technology (CICMT)", Sponsored by the
American Ceramic Society, Baltimore, MD.
0 Y. Liu, R. Miller, D. Li, Q. Feng, W. Votava, X. Wang, R. Gray,
J. Helfer, K. Mooney, P. Lubitz, "Materials Properties of Nano-
Sized FeAlN Particles in Thin Films," for the Symposium:
Nanoscale and Multifunctional Materials in the Conference "6th
Pacific Rim Conference on Ceramic and Glass Technology," Endorsed
by The Australasian Ceramic Society, The Chinese Ceramic Society,
The Ceramic Society of Japan, and The Korean Ceramic Society,
Maui, Hawaii. (Oral Presentation).
0 Q. Feng, S. Chockalingam, and D. Earl, "Microstructures of
Microwave-Sintered Silicon Nitride with Zirconia as Secondary
Particulates," for the symposium: Silicon Nitride and Sialons in
the conference "31st International Cocoa Beach Conference &
Exposition" on Advanced Ceramics and Composites," (Oral
Presentation).
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