Process Engineer Engineering Intern

Hillsboro, OR

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Niveditha Murali

Chemical Engineer linkedin.com/in/niveditham

Results-driven Process Engineer with 5+ years of expertise in semiconductor manufacturing,specializing in optimizing fabrication processes and driving operational excellence. Seekingthe role of Characterization Engineer to leverage strategic development and process optimization skills, focusing on cutting-edge techniques in Semiconductor Manufacturing. EXPERIENCE

Wet Etch Module Engineer Apr 2019 — Present

Intel Corporation Hillsboro, OR

• Engineered an advanced chemical wet etch process that increased wafer production efficiency by 25%, while reducing waste by 15%, utilizing advanced statistical process control methods.

• Innovated and implemented a wet cleans process that reduced chemical consumption by 52% and increased overall manufacturing cost by 45% using state-of-the-art wet cleans equipment.

• Automated preventive maintenance procedure improving efficiency by 30% and tool up time by 60%.

• Spearheaded a multi-phase project to optimize selective etching processes, achieving a 35% increase in throughput and enhancing consistency with the use of advanced neural network modeling techniques.

• Revitalized process maintenance workflows, enhancing process reliability by 22% through the integration of real-time data analytics.

• Implemented quick-turn monitors procedures, achieving a 28% reduction in inspection time and enhancing inline defect identification rates by 35%.

R&D Cell Engineering Intern May 2018 — Aug 2018

Tesla, Inc Palo Alto, CA

• Designed steps for the upstream material processing and characterization of batterymaterials.

• Developed and optimized Electro-dissolution of Nickel for battery grade cathode material.

• Achieved 85% extraction of Ni and Co by chemical separation to battery recycling operations.

• Designed the physical separation process for wastewater treatment in Gigafactory-1

• Achieved 83% separation of Ni and Cu by ion-exchange that reduced the load on 80% on precursor processing Graduate Engineer Trainee Jul 2016 — Apr 2017

Orient Cement, CK Birla Group Karnataka, India

• Managed the operation of the Pyro Section with a capacity of 6600 Tons per day clinker in a cement plant.

• Identified false air points in the pre-heater system and reduced to 1.2% and increased the efficiency by 10%

• Processed reports and data pertaining to daily cement production and raw material consumption.

• Optimized to reach a target fuel consumption of 700 kcal/ kg-clinker and obtained the best circulation efficiency Intern May 2015 — Jul 2015

Andritz Technologies Private Limited Karnataka, India

• Developed a dynamic simulation for the extraction of refractory gold on the software IDEAS and SCILAB.

• Designed eight scheduling and sequencing patterns for the systems in varying levels of optimization.

• Formulated logic and strategies for a six-stage system to extract 9% of the gold in a single run.

• Expedited the process by reducing the residence time and gaining an operational efficiency increase of 92% Trainee May 2014 — Jun 2014

ITC Limited-Paper Board and Specialty Paper division Telangana, India

• Determined the composition of the Boil-out solution obtained in the wet-end section of the paperboard.

• Analyzed the caustic utilization and disposal in the cleaning of machinery and threshold for its reuse.

• Estimated and quantified that 50% of recycled caustic to be mixed with fresh solutions.

• Quantified the reduction load on the boiler system and effluent treatment plant by 8% and 12% respectively SKILLS

Technical Skills ASPEN V 8.8, MATLAB, SCILAB, IDEAS, MS EXCEL, C, PYTHON, R, JMP, SQL Hard Skills Project Management,Resource Allocation,Cost Estimation EDUCATION

Master of Science, Chemical Engineering, Columbia University in the City of New York Dec 2018 Bachelor of Technology, Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Warangal May 2016 ACTIVITIES

President, Graduate Society of Women Engineers, Columbia University Dec 2017- Dec 2018 Alumni and Corporate Liaison Chair, Columbia Engineering Energy Club, Columbia University Dec 2017- Dec 2018 Member, SIPA Energy Association, Columbia University Oct 2017 – Dec 2018

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