James R. Vora

**** ********** ********* ****: 419-***-****

Email: abz42n@r.postjobfree.com

Sylvania, OH 43560 Cell: 419-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Results-oriented, advanced level R&D Chemist for process improvements leading to increased sales

revenue and market share. Dedicated and a respected team-oriented member with proven ability to

motivate cross-functional groups to manufacture products with excellent utility and quality.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FIRST SOLAR INC., Perrysburg, OH 2005 -2013

Manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules and commercial provider of PV solar systems.

Development Engineering Technician II

Implemented new methods in failure analysis and development engineering areas for solar modules.

Obtained 17.3% efficiencies when dot cells of solar sub-modules of varying construction were

prepared and characterized using Current-Voltage (IV), Capacitance-Voltage (CV), and Quantum-

Efficiency (QE) methodologies.

Investigated 14 methods of preparing transparent conductive oxides (TCO) and buffer layer of

intrinsic tin oxides using Development Engineering metalizer. Experience in target changeover.

Processed several hundred Solar modules of different constructions through the production lines

to investigate various buffer materials and other Transparent Conductive Oxide (TCO) layers.

Utilized a Varian Spectrometer to investigate properties of various TCO coatings.

Processed 80 modules/week for environmental testing (TCLP, DIN, and WET), performed CNC

cutting, programming, to cut modules and investigate cadmium levels by ICP analysis.

Assisted in pilot plant production of 4N purity Tellurium, reduction followed by extraction,

leaching of metals from several tons of various ores, purification of metals using hydrometallurgy

and electro wining.

KRAFT FOODS, Toledo, OH 2004 - 2005

Second largest food company in the world with annual revenues of more than $49 billion.

Grain Chemist, Temporary

Accountable for quality control and testing of grain and flour for various chemical and physical

properties in the laboratory.

Established quality of flour by rheology using the alveograph and near infra-red instrumentation,

ash and iron by using X-ray diffraction techniques or muffle furnace method.

ACHESON COLLOIDS, Port Huron, MI 2001 - 2004

Leading global provider of innovative specialty coatings and inks, process lubricants and lubricant application equipment for electronic,

automotive, aerospace, appliance, medical, metalworking, die casting and energy storage industries .

Chemist

Major achievements in formulating water/oil lubricants for forging automotive parts, oil drilling pipes

and jet engine blades. Supervised and trained technicians and provided technical customer support.

Reduced manufacturing time by 60% through improving the manufacturing process of a glass

lubricant. Adopted alternative route to incorporate a rheology modifier in the formulation, saving

$30,000/year.

Re-formulated and engineered line of oil-based lubricants to enhance anti-settling characteristics

and expanded market opportunities by 45%.

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BORDEN CHEMICAL CORP., Toledo, OH 1998 - 2001

Producer of industrial and consumer products, the industrial segment manufactured resins, plastics, wallpaper and adhesives.

Product Development Specialist

Formulated new sand mold and lost foam water based coatings, developing rheology of coatings

and structure-property relationships.

Increased revenue by $55,000 per year. Analyzed a competitive product to develop an improved

water-borne refractory coating for lost foam and sand mold casting applications.

Improved acceptability of lost foam coatings by 40% through establishing vendor contact with

various raw material suppliers and placing new requirements for certificate of analysis and

quality.

MATERIALS SCIENCES CORP., Elk Grove Village, IL 1995 - 1998

Leading provider of material-based solutions for acoustical and coating applications.

Senior Research Chemist

Responsible for developing and producing laminated and coated products for coil coating

applications.

Developed a composite of acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives for specific temperature vibration

damping for automotive applications. These new products increased sales by $150,000 annually.

Generated potential saving of $750,000 per year for Honeywell disc drive applications though

formulating a nitrile-epoxy novolac low temperature damping.

WACKER SILICONES, Adrian, MI 1983 - 1994

Manufacturer products for key global industries, leader in chemical and semiconductor sectors in silicone, polymer and fine chemicals.

Research Chemist

Led developmental efforts in formulating, producing and troubleshooting problems with the tire

paints and antifoaming agents.

Obtained a patent in the development of tire industry’s first water-based high-adhesion outside

tire paint, with characteristics comparable to solvent-based paint, resulting in annual revenues in

excess of $200,000.

Optimized silicone antifoams emulsification process by eliminating an intermediate containing

thickener, thus reducing product costs by $30,000 annually.

Re-designed a water-washable protective coating for tires by qualifying new raw material

components in the formulation to improve its scuff resistance and reduced the number of

components in the formulation, improving quality and increasing sales by $130,000 per year.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

UNIVERSITY OF AKRON, Akron, OH Training:

Master of Science, Polymer Science Advanced Quality Training, Deming and Juran

Team Oriented Problem Solving, Ford Motor Co.

UNIVERSITY OF BOMBAY, Bombay, India

Creative Thinking and Problem Solving, Wacker

Master of Science, Inorganic Chemistry

Silicones

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry/Physics

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