Engineer Engineering

Arsia Khanfekr

US Permanent Resident

818-***-****; ********.*****@*****.***

SUMMARY

8+years of Material science engineering experience specializing in ceramic powder processing, Ceramic nano materials, Thick film coated ceramic gas sensor, Semi-Conductor and ceramic catalyst convertor, Microwave syntheses and Sintering methods, Material testing and characterization. Research and development of new materials and Novel process; Equipment design; Failure analysis, skilled at a wide array of Mechanical testing techniques based on ASTM Standards, and Ordering materials needed for projects.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Expert in Ceramic Processing and Sintering (Nucleation-Growth, Calcinations, Particle Forming, Characterization Techniques, Tape casting, LTCC and HTCC Co fired Ceramics, Consolidation and Grain Growth) for Advanced Materials

Proficient in Analytical Techniques to characterize material structure and behavior, including:

Electron Microscopy (HRTEM, SEM and TEM) and keyence VHX digital microscope

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

Material characterization techniques (XRD, XRF, XPS, BET, FTIR, Raman, DSC, TGA, DTA.)

High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)

Working with software: Cybersecurity (Xpertz), Image Analysis (Clemex, Image J), Materials Analysis Using Diffraction (MAUD) and Data analysis, graphing (OriginPro), Demonstrated expertise in JMP statistical analysis

and Microsoft Office Suite

Project management, generating test data, designing, and providing test parameters, Expediting test reports to appropriate parties, Assistance in provision of, or revision of, specifications and manufacturing instructions for existing and new products.

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

Failure/Defect Analysis Engineer Apr. 2019 – Present

Intel Corporation (Semiconductor manufacturing company), Chandler, AZ

Working in a laboratory with the yield and defect characterization department

Characterize new assembly and determining the root cause of electrical and visual mechanical defects

Techniques in field such as: Cross-section, Ion Mill, SEM/EDX, keyence VHX digital microscope, X-ray, AFM, FTIR, Raman and XPS

Conducts engineering tests to collect data and assist in research works.

BKM Development, developing new analysis techniques for cutting edge substrate technologies

Demonstrated expertise in JMP statistical analysis

Research Associate Engineer

FLEX R&D, Pasadena, CA Dec. 2015 – Apr. 2019

Assisted in development of a proprietary flexible reclosure for food packaging for global brand owners

Assisted in development of a lower weight, higher performance sustainable paperboard material for packaging applications

Produced custom prototypes for customization (imaging) of durable goods

Produced custom material prototypes to demonstrate proof of principle around target functionalities specified by customers

Responsible for day to day management of the laboratory, equipment, test methods, and work flow of Flex R&D

In charge of installation, operation, maintenance, and trouble-shooting of the laboratory equipment

Established standard operating procedures to adhere to internal regulation and quality standards (ISO and ASTM Standards)

Develop and maintain blending techniques to target specific particle size distributions for control of ceramic material properties such as material rheology, shrinkage factor, material strength, and stability.

Research Associate Engineer

Industries and Mines, Tehran Mar. 2011 – Mar. 2014

Designed and reviewed industrial plans in Nano and advanced materials with emphasis on Thick film ceramics and glass ceramic composites

Performed technology reviews and provided periodic status on material development programs to senior staff and management

Assisted with development, implementation, continuous improvement and risk management programs

Develop and test products to verify successful material applications and mechanical performance

Lead and perform materials characterization, material performance testing in partnership with other, R&D team member

Used the microwave sintering technique to control the growth of ceramic nanoparticles, realize the uniform sintering of thick films, gain the stable microstructure that improves gas sensing behavior two times more than previous works.

Consulting Engineer

Advanced Material Development Co., Tehran Sep. 2010 – Sep. 2012

Affiliated Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of (IDRO)

Reviewed design, manufacturing technology and small Business Development Center (SBDC) plans

Design, develop and conduct feasibility studies to assess new technologies or process improvements

Demonstrated strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail

Develop innovative product development processes to shorten lifecycle of product time to market

R&D Engineer

SAPCO (Supplying Automotive Parts Company), Tehran Sep. 2008 – Sep. 2010

Researched and developed ceramic perovskite catalytic converter in dual-fuel vehicles

Created new processes for vehicle catalytic converters up to the pilot point

Develop technologically advanced products and/or processes that enhance product performance

Develop new processes for hardware and software qualification and testing and perform process analysis

Production of perovskite catalysts on ceramic monoliths with nanoparticles that reduces emission better than commercial catalyst with noble metals such as palladium, platinum, and rhodium.

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Material Engineering

University of Science and Technology-GPA:3.7 (first class with distinction) 2011-2015

PhD Dissertation: Syntheses of Nano Nb-doped BaTiO3 with microwave hydrothermal method and investigation on gas sensing properties.

M.Sc., Material Engineering

University of Science and Technology -GPA:3.8 2008- 2010

M.Sc. Dissertation: Production of catalyst convertor with perovskite nanoparticles for dual fuel vehicles.

B.Sc., Material Engineering

University of Science and Research -GPA:3.6 2004- 2008

B.Sc. Dissertation: A study of various Types of Ceramic Refractories.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Faculty Member

University of Rodehen, Tehran Sep. 2011 – Aug. 2015

Lecturer in Physics of Electricity and Magnetism, Composites, Material Science, Phase Transformation, and Physical Metallurgy

Mentored students in technical areas and supported their professional growth

Assistant Professor

Iran University of Science and Research, Tehran Sep. 2008 – Sep. 2010

The Modern analysis in Biomedical Engineering, and Crystallography

Developed strong communication, organizational and leadership skills

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