Engineer Process

Mark H. Hahn, Ph.D. **********@*****.***

*** ******* ****** ****: 614-***-****

Westerville, OH 43081 home: 614-***-****

Objective

A results-oriented professional Analytical Chemist seeking a position that will allow me to utilize

my comprehensive experience with organic analytical method development and sample analysis

for the advancement of critical technical programs within the organization.

Qualifications

Over 20 years experience in analytical method development, sample analysis, failure

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mode analysis, reverse engineering, and competitive product evaluation in high-

technology analytical chemistry labs.

High level of expertise and performance with infrared (FTIR) and Raman

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spectroscopy, thermal analysis (DSC, TGA, and TMA), UV-Visible spectroscopy,

Fluorescence spectroscopy, GC-MS, LC-MS and Ion Chromatography

instrumentation. Experience utilizing high end analytical methods to ensure success

of critical technical programs.

Developed novel high impact materials and processes for product improvement or

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cost reductions. Provided the analytical methods necessary to produce product

specifications for their successful implementation in commercial products.

Leader of failure mode analysis effort that resolved fundamental issues in a new

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product portfolio to insure success in $5M project for the evaluation of

chemical/biological safety suits and other polymer based materials.

Task Leader for the forensic evaluation of complex sample sets, including analytical

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protocol development, individual task management, sample analysis, results

interpretation, and technical report generation for a $3.5M government project.

Front-line process engineer on a $2M/month assembly operation, demonstrated

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many successful continuous improvements of the assembly process, performed

troubleshooting operations and failure mode analyses of out-of-spec products.

Author of thousands of technical reports ranging from single page briefs to multi-

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chapter analytical evaluations of field sample sets, failed components, competitive

products, product specifications, and reverse engineered products.

U.S. Patent #5,583,285, Imidazole Detection Technique, issued December 1996 .

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Received Ohio Governor’s award in for the elimination of chlorofluorocarbons from

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the Lucent Technologies’ factory soldering processes.

Education

Ph. D., Analytical Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, 1981.

B.S., Chemistry, St. Joseph’s College, 1977.

Work Experience

Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, OH (2003-2013). Senior Research

Scientist. Responsible for the analytical method development and analysis of a wide

variety of sample types including polymers, biopolymers, carbon nanotubes, product

and process contaminants, competitive products, narcotics, and explosives. Task

Leader for classified government program to evaluate sample sets taken from

foreign lands. Failure mode analysis and reverse engineering of prototype and

commercial products. Project proposal preparation and project management

responsibilities in both government and commercial venues.

Lucent Technologies, Columbus, OH (1996-2002). Senior Analytical Chemist.

Responsible for all activities in the failure mode analysis lab used for the evaluation

of failed components, out-of-spec assembled circuit packs, assembly line

disruptions, and new materials. Process engineer for the assembly of room-size

telecommunications switching equipment. Performed Taguchi analyses for

continuous improvements to the assembly process, developed monitoring schemes

for chemical based processes. Provided process troubleshooting support for

manufacturing locations all over the country and in Mexico and Singapore.

Bell Laboratories/AT&T, Indianapolis, IN (1981-1996). Member of Technical Staff.

Materials and Process Development group responsible for new materials and

processes implemented for improved yields or cost reductions to the manufacture of

consumer telecommunications products. Analyzed products returned from the field

and developed improved replacement materials or process workarounds. Mentored

junior staff regarding career growth and technical achievement.

Publications

F. Fricke, M. Hahn, K. J. Mulligan, and J. A. Caruso, "Comparison of Several Microwave Cavities for the Simultaneous

Determination of Arsenic, Germanium, Antimony, and Tin by Plasma Emission Spectrometry," Anal. Chem. (1979) 51, 1935.

M. Hahn, K. J. Mulligan, M. E. Jackson, and J. A. Caruso, "The Sequential Determination of As, Se, Ge, and Sn as Their Hydrides

by GasSolid Chromatography with an Atomic Absorption Detector," Anal. Chim. Acta (1980)118, 115

M. H. Hahn, F. L. Fricke, and J. A. Caruso, "Determination of Trace Amounts of Se in Corn, Lettuce, Potatoes, and Wheat by

Hydride Generation/Condensation Atomic Absorption Spectrometry," J. Agr. Food Chem. (1981) 29, 792.

M. H. Hahn, K. Wolnik, F. L. Fricke and J. A. Caruso, "Sample Introduction System for Simultaneous Determination of Volatile

Elemental Hydrides and Other Elements in Foods by ICP Spectroscopy," Anal. Chem. (1981) 53, 1030

M. Hahn, F. L. Fricke, K. Wolnik, and J. A. Caruso, "Hydride Generation/Condensation System with an Inductively Coupled Argon

Plasma Polychromator for Determination of As, Br, Ge, Sb, Se, and Sn in Foods," Anal. Chem. (1982) 54, 1048

M. L. Patterson and M.H. Hahn, “Characterization of Nitrogen-blanketed Wave Soldering Reactions using Thermal Analysis”,

Journal of Thermal Analysis (1996) 44, 1233

Numerous proprietary and classified internal publications at Battelle 2003-2013.

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