High School Development Engineer

Meenakshi Goyal

201-***-**** ********@*****.***

Objective: I wish to be in a challenging position that utilizes my expertise, education and experience in a professional environment to accomplish project goals.

EXPERIENCE

Self-Employed, Remote

Private Tutor April 2014 - Current

-Led high school and honors chemistry courses, inspiring and advancing students’ mastery of chemical concepts.

-inspired middle schoolers minds and nurtured their passion for science and math.".

Miasole, Santa Clara, CA

Process Development Engineer May 2008 - May 2013

-Worked in a manufacturing facility to make Solar cells using a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process to produce the most controlled, stable, and powerful flexible stainless steel CIGS cells.

-Streamlined manufacturing processes by conducting thorough analysis and implementing innovative solutions.

-Used computer skills to run the system and created files and powerpoint presentations throughout the 12.5 hour shift.

-Reduced production costs by identifying inefficiencies in the existing workflow & modifying the recipes to make better cells.

-Worked closely with the research and development team to improve the efficiency of solar cells.

-Directed work activities of production operators to aid in problem solving and provided training to technicians.

Symyx Technologies, Santa Clara, CA

Polymer Research Associate June 2006 - March 2008

-Worked on a DOW Project on the polymers (Polyethylene and Polystyrene) to increase the properties by reducing the oxygen consumption of these polymers.

-Utilized characterization techniques like TGA and robotics.

-Worked on polymeric extrusion to get blended polymeric materials with better properties.

Nanosys, Palo Alto, CA

Process Technician October 2004 - April 2006

-Worked on a project related to nanoscale coatings to enhance the efficiency of solar cells.

-Worked in a clean room environment (Class 10~10,000) and performed Chemical and Plasma Cleaning of ITO glass followed by nanoscale coatings of PEDOT by Spin Coating.

New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJ

Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant September 2002 - May 2004

-Led research project on OLEDs to increase Quantum Efficiency by using different conducting polymers (PPN, PPV) incorporated with spin coating & PECVD techniques.

-Used AFM & SEM to study the morphology and thickness of the polymeric coating done on ITO glass to study LEDs.

-Achieved PPN peaks in Raman spectrum & set up OOLBASE32 spectrometer to measure & document Photoluminescence & Electroluminescence properties of these polymers.

-Taught labs for Chemistry and Chemical Technology for Bachelors level courses.

-Assisted Lab Technicians in maintaining inventory of chemicals and set up of lab experiments.

EDUCATION

New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJ

Master of Science and Engineering, Materials Science May 2004

●Publishings: M. Goyal and Chi Yu, “Conducting polymer, PPN (Poly, Para-naphthalene) ITO Glass by using PTCDA as a precursor for PECVD technique, with its excellent stability and optical properties” presented at New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, 2004.

●M. Goyal, “Synthesis of Energetic Nano-Composite Materials by Sol-Gel Technique” Presented in Mechanical Department at New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2003

SKILLS

-Hands-on experience with PECVD, CVD, PVD, Spin coating techniques.

-Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), XRD, XRF.

-Proficient in data analysis for experiments & development of laboratory procedures.

-Strong communication, analytical, & problem solving skills.

-Proven leadership qualities & ability to work in a team.

-Microsoft Office, Google Workspace

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