Sike (Steven) Xia
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Anthony Griffo
Steven is an outstanding Materials Engineer. His foundation in materials science and his experiences in engineering sets him apart from most other engineers. He is very efficient and result orientated. I have been impressed with his knowledge and ability to apply it to material processing and field application. He has been a lead engineer solving product issues and developing numerous new products for the company.
Lijun Song
I have known Steven for more than 10 years since he joined the company. He is truly an expert in material science and engineering who understands well research, manufacturing and engineering application. He was the go to person to ask when I had questions for cutters and hard-facing materials. He is hardworking as well as a friendly person to work with.
Anthony Griffo
Steven is an outstanding Materials Engineer. His foundation in materials science and his experiences in engineering sets him apart from most other engineers. He is very efficient and result orientated. I have been impressed with his knowledge and ability to apply it to material processing and field application. He has been a lead engineer solving product issues and developing numerous new products for the company.
Lijun Song
I have known Steven for more than 10 years since he joined the company. He is truly an expert in material science and engineering who understands well research, manufacturing and engineering application. He was the go to person to ask when I had questions for cutters and hard-facing materials. He is hardworking as well as a friendly person to work with.
Anthony Griffo
Steven is an outstanding Materials Engineer. His foundation in materials science and his experiences in engineering sets him apart from most other engineers. He is very efficient and result orientated. I have been impressed with his knowledge and ability to apply it to material processing and field application. He has been a lead engineer solving product issues and developing numerous new products for the company.
Lijun Song
I have known Steven for more than 10 years since he joined the company. He is truly an expert in material science and engineering who understands well research, manufacturing and engineering application. He was the go to person to ask when I had questions for cutters and hard-facing materials. He is hardworking as well as a friendly person to work with.
Anthony Griffo
Steven is an outstanding Materials Engineer. His foundation in materials science and his experiences in engineering sets him apart from most other engineers. He is very efficient and result orientated. I have been impressed with his knowledge and ability to apply it to material processing and field application. He has been a lead engineer solving product issues and developing numerous new products for the company.
Lijun Song
I have known Steven for more than 10 years since he joined the company. He is truly an expert in material science and engineering who understands well research, manufacturing and engineering application. He was the go to person to ask when I had questions for cutters and hard-facing materials. He is hardworking as well as a friendly person to work with.
Experience
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AA Metals, Inc
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United States
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Mining
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quality Engineer
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Senior Quality Engineer
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Sep 2021 - Present
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SLB
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Principal Materials Engineer
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Nov 2014 - May 2020
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Senior Materials Engineer, Engineering Manager
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Jan 2010 - Nov 2014
• Led and managed projects of new product and processing development and continual improvement Oil & Gas bits and drilling tools. Coordinating new product implementation in field. • Manufacture support on raw material and product inspections, non-conformance request dispositions, and drafting operation procedure and standard work instruction. Identified and resolved processing issues such as materials, welding, brazing, matrix infiltration, coating and heat treatment, etc. • Implemented… Show more • Led and managed projects of new product and processing development and continual improvement Oil & Gas bits and drilling tools. Coordinating new product implementation in field. • Manufacture support on raw material and product inspections, non-conformance request dispositions, and drafting operation procedure and standard work instruction. Identified and resolved processing issues such as materials, welding, brazing, matrix infiltration, coating and heat treatment, etc. • Implemented quality management system, supported QA/QC, created and revised specs and qualifying and re-qualifying welding and brazing operators. Coordinated vendor qualification making plan (PPQP), performing lab evaluations and auditing suppliers. • Performed material mechanical and corrosion testing, characterization and analysis. Supervised numerous lab technicians and V&V engineers. • Conducted root cause failure analysis on corrosion, fractures and erosion and wear issues. Endorsed solutions on prematurely failed bits and drilling tools.
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Smith Bits
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Materials Engineer
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Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
• Lead and manage projects of material and component development for bits and drilling tools. • Perform material and component testing and vendor qualifications. • Manufacturing processing support. Develop new milled-tooth hardfacing process. Trained hardfacing operators. • QC support including drafting and revising specs and disposition non-conformance requests and material certs. • Field support on failure analysis and new product implementation. • Lead and manage projects of material and component development for bits and drilling tools. • Perform material and component testing and vendor qualifications. • Manufacturing processing support. Develop new milled-tooth hardfacing process. Trained hardfacing operators. • QC support including drafting and revising specs and disposition non-conformance requests and material certs. • Field support on failure analysis and new product implementation.
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Secat, Inc.
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United States
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Mining
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1 - 100 Employee
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Metallurgical Engineer
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Jun 2003 - Jan 2006
• Provided services and technical support to the customers on failure analysis, material testing and quality evaluation of aluminium and steel components. • Worked with customers to develop new alloys and processing. • Provided services and technical support to the customers on failure analysis, material testing and quality evaluation of aluminium and steel components. • Worked with customers to develop new alloys and processing.
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CEPEL
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Brazil
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Research Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Metallurgical Engineer, Lab Manager
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Dec 1997 - Dec 2002
• Performed failure analyses, corrosion testing and material degradation analysis of HTHP components. • Performed on-site nondestructive testing and inspection for HTHP pipes and vessels. • Developed ceramic superconducting tapes and blocks for applications in electric industry. • Performed failure analyses, corrosion testing and material degradation analysis of HTHP components. • Performed on-site nondestructive testing and inspection for HTHP pipes and vessels. • Developed ceramic superconducting tapes and blocks for applications in electric industry.
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Education
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University of Science and Technology Beijing
Ph. D, Materials Science and Engineering -
Jilin University
Master’s Degree, Materials Science -
Jilin University
Bachelor's degree, Metallurgical Physics
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