Southbury, Connecticut, United States
Executive Engineering Leader in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Semiconductor Automation with 20+ years guiding development of complex precision systems within advanced manufacturing environments. Core Competencies: Engineering Strategy | Mechatronics & Automation Systems | New Product Development (NPI) | Electronics & Mechanical Design | Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement | Project Management | Design for Manufacturability | Product Quality & Reliability | Supplier Quality Management | Value Stream Optimization | FMEA & Risk Management | Cost Reduction & Value Engineering | Change Management | KPI & Performance Metrics | Customer Defect Resolution
Served as the System Function Leader for TWINSCAN Reticle Positioning and Handling systems within the DUV Business Line, responsible for engineering leadership, system performance, and delivery of highly complex mechatronic and automation systems used in semiconductor lithography equipment.
Led a research organization of 17 engineers and scientists responsible for developing next-generation technologies supporting semiconductor sensor platforms. Provided technical leadership across electronic hardware, firmware, embedded software, and optical sensing technologies. Expanded the group through strategic recruitment while building strong partnerships with external research organizations and technology co-development partners. Guided research direction and ensured alignment with business strategy through regular program reviews and executive steering discussions.
Led a team of 30 engineers responsible for the electronics architecture and embedded system design for EUV reticle stage systems within ASML lithography platforms. Directed engineering programs from concept development through system integration and product introduction, while providing technical leadership across hardware design, firmware development, and system architecture. Built strong relationships with suppliers and co-development partners to support program delivery.
Led multiple engineering projects involving electro-mechanical design, PCB development, firmware design, and production tooling development supporting ASML semiconductor systems. Managed new product introduction initiatives, supplier collaboration, and manufacturing readiness while implementing improvements to project management and reporting processes.
Spearheaded electronics engineering development for a $300M Fortive company, delivering embedded platforms, electronic sensors, and IoT-enabled measurement systems, working with operations to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product reliability.
Led engineering teams in product development, testing, and manufacturing support for HVAC automation components, driving advancement of valve systems while enhancing manufacturing quality and supplier performance. Optimized valve systems by directing design, testing, and manufacturing validation while leading global teams, improving supplier performance, standardizing test procedures, and deploying automated production equipment.
Led all aspects of product development testing for Belimo valve development. Responsibilities included people management, project management, facilities management and test system design.
Designed and implemented automation and controls systems for a high-volume printing, binding and distribution production plant. Provided guidance on facility system upgrades and planned site improvement projects.
On chip circuit designer for the S390 mainframe processor. Performed signal analysis for off-chip communication between processor and memory. Designed, built and tested a shifted voltage bi-directional signal driver using CMOS technology. The design met system requirements and was implemented in the S390 product design.