Process Engineer Part-Time Sales

Eriko McDermott

San Carlos, CA ***** *****.*********@*****.***

Six Sigma Black Belt certified research scientist and process engineer with expertise in analytical chemistry, materials science, and data analysis. Skilled in conducting R&D projects in a commercial research environment and managing product quality and lab operations for production scale up. In-depth knowledge and hands-on operation and management of analytical techniques and tools including SEM, XRD, Karl Fischer titration, TGA, DSC, ICP, NMR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, RI, rheometer, GPC, and GCMS. Works well on diverse teams with ability to build collaborative relationships with vendors and customers. Most recently, led analytical group for process development, quality control, data analysis, and lab operations.

Experience

HALIO, Inc. (formerly Kinestral Technologies, Inc.). • Hayward, CA • 2017 to 2024 ANALYTICAL CHEMIST, ANALYTICAL GROUP LEAD

Developed SPC methods for characterization of electrochromic materials, ion-conducting polymers, and sequestration materials for Smart Glass applications. Initiated and ran comprehensive data handling and analysis using Python, SQL, and Tableau. Ensured seamless QC data processing into SPC charts. Created analytical test methodologies. Devised, formulated, and implemented daily lab operational plans. Key Accomplishments:

• Monitored the performance of the analytical instruments and the quality of the products by creating SPC charts.

• Supported failure analysis and oversaw analytical activities by performing Gage R&R with customer.

• Coordinated characterization and failure analysis of materials and devices with external analytical companies using various analytical techniques such as FIB/SEM imaging.

• Designed, maintained, and implemented SOPs based on ISO 9001 for analytical instruments and test methodologies to ensure seamless running of production operations.

• Created and reviewed KPIs for analytical group and data processing group.

• Reviewed and approved MOC and participated in MRB as analytical group lead.

• Managed technique development, workflow, and maintenance of analytical instruments including XRD, GCMS, ICP, KF titration, DSC, TGA, NMR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, RI, FTIR, GPC, and rheometer. Prior Experience:

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, SYMYX TECHNOLOGIES • Santa Clara, CA Performed analytical techniques such as LC, DMTA, and XRD for developing and optimizing combinatorial high- throughput Discovery Tool.

MATERIALS SCIENTIST, KLA-TENCOR • San Jose, CA

Planned and performed semiconductor wafer backside contamination research project. SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESS ENGINEER, APPLIED MATERIALS • Narita, Japan Developed etching processes for Japanese customers and performed start-up and troubleshooting at their fab. FOUNDER/TRANSLATOR, EM TRANSLATION • Half Moon Bay, CA Translated Japanese technical patents and papers into English. Education

Master of Science, Materials Science and Engineering, STANFORD UNIVERSITY Stanford, CA Master of Science, Physics, INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Tokyo, Japan Bachelor of Science, Physics, INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Tokyo, Japan IBM Data Science Professional Certificate (data analysis, statistics, SQL, Python) CSSC Six Sigma Certificate (Black Belt)

Microsoft Foundational C# Certificate

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