Process Engineer Continuous Improvement

Azmal Chowdhury, Ph.D.

Miami, Florida 1-786-***-**** ****************@*****.*** LinkedIn Google Scholar Materials scientist and process engineer with 10+ publications, 2 patents, experience across 2 countries, 150+ citations, specializing in semiconductor processes (thin film deposition and process integration) and driven to innovate in next-gen products.

SKILLS

Assembly & Packaging: Surface mount, die/wire attach, encapsulation, PCB technologies, solder/adhesive materials, plating processes

Manufacturing & Design: Process development, NPI, equipment qualification, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, fixture/tooling design, process documentation

Process Improvement: Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement Software: JMP, LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, OriginPro, LayoutEditor, Solidworks, Powerpoint, Excel, Word Collaboration: Vendor/supplier management, cross-functional teamwork, project leadership PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Postdoctoral Associate, Florida International University, Florida, USA August 2024 - Present

• Spearheaded multilayer fabrication of flexible sensor stacks using PVD, RIE, and lithography; implemented DOE in JMP to improve adhesion by 65% and yield by 38%—demonstrating leadership in process optimization and cost- effective prototyping.

• Conducted root cause analysis and resolved interface delamination in sensor devices, enabling successful transfer printing of metal layers onto elastomers for scalable manufacturing applications.

• Measured thin-film properties and evaluated film integrity using SEM, AFM, FTIR, XRD, and profilometry, generating reports that drove design feedback and hardware adjustments.

• Applied lean manufacturing strategies and data-driven experimentation to improve deposition reproducibility and reduce variability in novel cold spray fabrication, supporting pre-commercial process transfer. Graduate Research Assistant, Florida International University, Florida, USA August 2019 - April 2024

• Designed dual-mode piezoresistive sensor using silicon micromachining and PVD; achieved 8.4 kPa sensitivity through JMP-guided process tuning, validated by cyclic durability testing (ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces).

• Fabricated Ag cathodes on BZCYYb4411 using bilayer photolithography and E-beam evaporation; analyzed interfacial properties with SEM, EIS, and DRT to study electrochemical behavior (Materials Advances).

• Innovated a photolithography workflow for PDMS substrates via plasma surface treatment and double-bake adhesion enhancement, increasing feature yield (30–100 µm) by 50% and enabling soft lithography compatibility.

• Developed LabVIEW-controlled data acquisition platform interfacing with 6+ instruments (e.g., Keithley, VMP3), cutting test time by 70% and supporting multimodal signal processing (voltage, force, capacitance).

• Compiled technical documentation, drafted patent disclosures, and presented results in department seminars and international conferences, showcasing process excellence and impact. Mechanical Engineer, Gas Transmission Company Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh November 2016 - August 2019

• Led new equipment implementation and vendor communications for high-throughput gas turbine operations, overseeing preventive maintenance scheduling and supplier qualification for station-level subsystems.

• Conducted Six Sigma-driven root cause analysis to reduce compressor failure rates by 20%, ensuring reliability of 1500 MMSCFD transmission for 60% of national gas supply.

• Streamlined turbine startup and shutdown procedures, managing contractor engagement and cross-department task coordination to reduce process downtime and improve safety compliance. Mechanical Engineer, Abul Khair Steel Melting Limited, Chittagong, Bangladesh May 2016 - November 2016

• Improved billet yield by 80% through workflow optimization across 75 MW EAF, and LRF systems; streamlined material handling and documentation via ORACLE ERP, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance. EDUCATION

MS - Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering August 2019 - April 2024 Florida International University, Miami, Florida

• GPA: 3.96/4.00 Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Chunlei Wang Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering February 2011 - March 2016 Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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