Project Management Technical Leader

Dr. Mohsin Nawaz

“Sensors enthusiast and innovator with 19 years of MEMS expertise”

“PhD in Engineering: Specializing in MEMS for timing applications” Mobile: +1-630-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

Professional Summary

With approximately 19 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, I specialize in developing groundbreaking and high-quality MEMS-based products that significantly enhance user experiences. I am a passionate and creative engineer who thrives in interdisciplinary team environments and embraces new challenges. My expertise lies primarily in MEMS design for Acoustic and RF applications, covering the entire product lifecycle from concept engineering to mass production.

As a technical leader, I ensure that product specifications are meticulously met by effectively guiding ASIC, package, and assembly teams. My strategic approach to project management and problem-solving guarantees the delivery of innovative solutions. Additionally, I am deeply committed to mentoring and training the next generation of engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Over 17 years of experience with MEMS innovation for Acoustic & RF applications as Technical Leader.

• About 19 years of experience in the Semiconductor industry.

• Competent with Analog Design for RF applications and using tools like ADS, Cadence,

& HFSS.

• Several years of experience with MATLAB, C/C++ & Python for various applications ranging from Signal Processing, System Level Simulations & Instrumentation Control.

• Expertise in characterizing Sensors and failure root-cause analysis using tools like spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, & Audio Precision.

• Experienced in setting up production test equipment and transfer to OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly & Test).

Professional Experience

Soundskrit Inc.

Senior Principal Engineer

Sep 2020 – Present

• Responsibilities span from product concept to mass production.

• Product specification breakdown to specifications for components: MEMS, ASIC & Package.

• Run feasibility analysis based on literature research, analytical description aided by Finite-Element Method (FEM) simulations.

• Drive the MEMS design and coordinate with ASIC & Package design teams to meet specifications and timelines.

• Produce innovative MEMS concepts and with-it IP (Intellectual Property) generation. Representing the organization at scientific conferences and contributing to the scientific community.

• MEMS design realization within MEMS/CMOS foundry partners: coordinate with MEMS-Process experts towards optimal process flow. Drive the fabrication activities by providing guidance based on MEMS modeling and simulation.

• Planning and execution of characterization towards proof of concept.

• Providing guidance to development teams for mass production. Modeling/Simulation Know-how transfer and supervision of execution.

Knowles Corporation Principal MEMS Engineer

Feb 2016 – July 2020

• Technical project leader for innovation of next-generation Silicon-Microphones. Responsibilities include design, layout, fabrication process definition, characterization, ASIC development, and coordination of activities at multiple sites and reporting to stakeholders.

Infineon Technologies Senior Specialist MEMS Design

Jan 2014 – Jan 2016

• Technical project leader for innovation of next-generation Silicon-Microphones. Responsibilities include design, layout, fabrication process definition, characterization, ASIC development, and coordination of activities at multiple sites and reporting to stakeholders.

Principal Consultant

May 2012 – Dec 2013

• Providing consultancy services for MEMS and MEMS-based products (Silicon- Microphones). Competencies offered for design, layout, fabrication process definition, and device characterization.

Senior Consultant

Feb 2010 – April 2012

• Innovation of Double Backplate Microphone from concept to physical proof of concept. Responsibilities include design of uPhone, layout, fabrication process definition, characterization, and ASIC development. Additionally support of development for state- of-the-art MEMS uPhones; failure analysis, measurement concepts, etc. PhD Thesis

March 2007 – Jan 2010

• Development of low impedance resonators for low power applications aimed at replacing Quartz based oscillator systems; challenges were to achieve the accuracy and stability requirements for cutting-edge applications like GSM, UMTS, and GPS. As a secondary project, worked on the development of Silicon-Microphone. Prime responsibilities: EMC improvement of u-phone product (ASIC + uPhone), shrink of silicon-microphone device, and measurement setup of digital microphone.

Master Thesis

August 2006 – February 2007

• Design, implementation, and testing of a band-pass filter for the GPS front-end module for mobile phone applications. Filters with single-ended output and differential output were designed. The designed filters were implemented using the passives integration technology available at Infineon Technologies.

Internship

October 2005 – April 2006

• Analyzing and modifying High-Q inductive coils which can be monolithically integrated with Integrated Circuits. In the second phase, scalable by dimension, models of a selected few coils were generated.

SIEMENS

Maintenance Engineer

July 2003 – December 2003

• Maintenance and modification of operational plants driven by SIEMENS PLCs and DRIVES.

Internship

June 2001 – July 2001

• Programming PLCs, worked on LOGO (a type of PLC), and had a brief overview of the programming methodology of SIMATIC (a wide range of advanced PLCs). Academics & Education

Doctoral Studies (2007-2009)

PhD in “Low Impedance Wheel Resonators for Low Voltage & Low Power Applications” from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany. Grade: 1.53 (1.0 being the best). Graduate Studies (2004-2007)

M.Sc. in Microelectronics and Microsystems from TU-Hamburg Harburg, Germany. Grade: 1.40

(1.0 being the best).

Undergraduate Studies (1999-2003)

BS in Electronic Engineering from Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology

Awards Received

• Awarded Scholarship for outstanding academic performance by TU-Hamburg Harburg.

• Awarded Dean’s Honor Role multiple times during Undergraduate Studies.

• Achieved first position in my class in high school. Tags

MEMS RF Applications Semiconductor Industry Analog Design MATLAB C/C++ Signal Processing System Level Simulations MEMS Characterization RF Characterization Failure Root-Cause Analysis Spectrum Analyzer Network Analyzer Audio Precision Production Test Equipment OSAT Soundskrit Inc. Knowles Corporation Infineon Technologies Silicon- Microphones MEMS Design ASIC Development Intellectual Property Scientific Conferences Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg TU-Hamburg Harburg EDA

& CAD Skills VERILOG CADENCE VIRTUOSO ANSOFT HFSS AGILENT ADS ANSYS FEM COMSOL Python High Motivation Integrity Team Player German

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