BE Director

• Oct 2021 - Present

Reliability & Optimisation Manager

• Aug 2019 - Oct 2021

PragmatIC Semiconductor is a world leader in ultra-low-cost thin and flexible integrated circuits (FlexICs). My primary role is around product reliability, yield stabilisation/improvement & excursion management. Since joining within PragmatIC’s operations arm, I have been building a team that will take us into high volume manufacturing, supplying key services that will allow us to continuously improve product quality, device reliability and device yield. Since April 2020, my role has been mainly focused in turning round the company’s wafer packaging and assembly processes through continual improvement to freezing the processes for operational readiness. From this, i have been leading and directing the assembly engineering development activities to bring automation into assembly operational processing; thinking on the lines of smart technology / Industry 4.0, as well the formation of die attachment/IC packaging process developments within cross functional teams.. Show less

Projects & Reliability Manager

• Oct 2017 - Jun 2019

Silverwell has been established to develop products based on the proprietary actuator concept purely for the Oil and Gas sector. I am involved in managing/supporting many of the R&D, pilot production and USA manufacturing transition project activities from our Foxton facility. Providing a management support function and engineering guidance towards the development of the Digital Artificial Gas-Lift (DIAL) products for down-hole oil recovery. I act as the Project Manager for many of the high-profile engineering projects, by providing project development plans, feasibility/sustainability studies, resource and cost predictions for all product development related activities undertaken by Silverwell. Ensuring wherever possible that shortfalls and issue/quality risks are brought to the attention to all stakeholders. My role involves many elements of programme management within the functions of reliability, quality, sustainability, continual process improvements, client/external communications and investor relations. Contribute to assisting project mandates by defining business and technology risks, supporting validation/verification programmes, defining qualification standards, planning and testing, with close interests in predictive lifetime modelling and failure rate assessments. In addition, I support and lead R&D and manufacturing teams (UK & USA) with any reliability engineering test requirements and advise accordingly. I am responsible for managing some external consultants by reviewing project plans, costs and monitor to ensure reasonable timelines and costings. I work closely with the Executive Committees to ensure the quality control of technology transition activities between the UK and the USA. Show less

Principal Reliability Test Engineer

• Feb 2017 - Sep 2017

Senior Reliability Engineer

• Nov 2015 - Jan 2017

Reliability Engineer

• Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

Materials Scientist

• Sep 2012 - Oct 2014

CIT offered breakthrough UV curable inks and technology for the direct write of conductive metals onto non-porous substrates. Most notably CIT were involved in R2R manufacturing of coated plastic thin films for the industrialisation of fine line touch sensor technologies. My initial role involved running a few R&D activities in conjunction with Carclo Diagnostic Solutions (sister company), to development initial proof-of-concept blood coagulation tests using its proprietary micropoc-CAT device, to ensure CIT remained cutting edge by looking at alternative medical device uses. My responsibilities extended to supporting the manufacturing site in terms of maintaining quality control (incoming material conformance), FMEA data streaming, continual process improvement projects, cost reduction programs, reviewing product specifications and liaising with customer/suppliers on any product non-conformities and/or technical queries. This eventually led to the sale of CIT’s proprietary base catalysed coated PET film technology and process know-how to the Atmel Corporation, followed by a successful transition to their Colorado XSense manufacturing facility. A sizeable percentage of this role in the end involved managing parts of the process for the eventual transfer to the USA facility Show less

Reliability Engineer

• Aug 2011 - Sep 2012

Plastic Logic is one of a few companies that lead the way in developing and commercialising the highly disruptive technology of plastic electronics. As part of the reliability team I was responsible for supporting ongoing reliability studies through measurements, data analysis, failure mode assessments and test/failure reporting. I was responsible for developing improved test methods for component/device characterisation and lifetime predictions. I was involved in establishing and managing the1inch test cell platform project that aided in gaining larger data sets, faster test turnarounds and cheaper data gathering methods. To date FlexEnable still heavily use this 1inch test platform when performing new materials evaluation and processes through the various HALT engineering studies. I gained significant experience and knowledge of reliability methodologies using Minitab and Spotfire software packages to assist in my data analysis. My work involved having an analytical and problem-solving mindset. This role greatly supported my knowledge of organic/inorganic semiconductor materials and processes. This role involved facilitating, supporting reliability R&D activities with transitioning functions to the manufacturing site based in Germany, Dresden, which I was heavily involved in within my short time. Show less

Senior Technical Assistant

• Dec 2009 - Aug 2011

CDT is the leading developer of technologies based on polymer light emitting diodes (PLEDs). I was part of the R&D support group specialised in device testing, fabrication and assembly. In general, I was involved in the preparation and monitoring of PLED devices under various environmental conditions. I was involved within the NOMAD (TSB government fund initiative) and Top Emission research group, as a team manager, involved in device development and optical modeling. I was involved in the development of top emitting device architectures and the fabrication and testing of transparent cathode-based devices. I was involved in designing and optimising top emitting structures using in-house modelling software aids and extending/adding to the company patent portfolios. I lead the fabrication processes for lighting demonstrators under the NOMAD project which involved photolithography, device fabrication and final optical testing. From my work, a joint disclosure with Conductive Inkjet Technology (CIT) was obtained from the success of the first ITO-less lighting demonstrator. A successful JDA was agreed with CIT, from this work, which in turn lead to 3 patents gained from knowledge and data captured within the government funded project. In turn, this involved routine project management, costs planning and quarterly meetings with the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and joint industry partners. Show less

Technical Assistant

• Aug 2006 - Dec 2009

DNA Analyst

• Sep 2005 - Aug 2006

I was working through this job temporarily. This job involved working with police forces up and down the country that had submitted items for DNA testing. I was involved mainly within the analysis and interpretation stages, which involved much communication and inputs to police investigations and submission to the National DNA database. Received court room training on how to report and provide evidence in the court of law. All documented evidence had to be accurate, concise and ready for the courts when needed. Huge responsibility, trust and attention to detail was required and expected. Show less

Research Student

• Sep 2003 - Jun 2004

Philips Research is based in one of the biggest research campus’s in the whole of Europe, the High Tech Campus Eindhoven. I applied to this role as part of my fourth year BSc Hons work experience year in industry. I was part of the materials analysis team and I had my own appointed project which involved working on the Quartz Crystal Microbalance for thin film analysis. I had developed my skills and experience as materials scientist thanks to Philips. Philips Research is based in one of the biggest research campus’s in the whole of Europe, the High Tech Campus Eindhoven. I applied to this role as part of my fourth year BSc Hons work experience year in industry. I was part of the materials analysis team and I had my own appointed project which involved working on the Quartz Crystal Microbalance for thin film analysis. I had developed my skills and experience as materials scientist thanks to Philips.