Christopher T. Reddy
Engineer
Arroyo Grande,California
Summary
Dynamic Senior Director with over 25 years of experience in emerging technology and product development, recognized for driving operational efficiency and fostering cross-departmental collaboration. Proven track record in leading multi-functional international teams at Entegris Corp, MIT Plasma Fusion Center, Axcelis Technologies, and Tokyo Electron Corp. Core competencies include strategic leadership, vision-driven change management, and robust business acumen. Committed to innovating high-tech products while ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Director of Research, Development and Engineering
Entegris Corp.
Billerica, USA
01.2011 - Current
- Manage an international NPD/R&D organization, launching technologies and products worldwide for more than 25 years.
- Established an efficient Stage / Gate New Product Development System for expedited and accurate product releases.
- In 5 Years increased revenue at the SLO acqusition from 70M to290M, increased production from 15 units/month to 40 units/month
- Oversaw several new product development teams simultaneously.
- Directed development of innovative and cutting-edge technologies within the Business unit.
- Advanced innovation through active collaboration.
- Enhances development and leverage of proprietary knowledge.
- Collaborated with Division Technology head to assess and rank technology opportunities within business units.
- Implements the technological roadmap for business units.
Systems Engineering Manager
Tokyo Electron Corp.
Billerica, USA
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Manager responsible for the new product development of a Gas Cluster Ion Beam and introduction into the Semiconductor Equipment Market
- Managed, designed and out sourced a high pressure, S-18 certified, Hazardous Gas Delivery System, that included all safety interlocks, computer controlled feedback system controlling multiple mass flow controllers
- Integration of the system into the PLC controlled operator interface
- Managed the documentation and third party certification to Semi S2 and CE certification of the GCIB tool set
- Managed the facilitation and startup of two GCIB tools into the SUNY Albany Wafer Facility (TTCA)
- Interfaced with customer, contractors, safety dept and handled all aspects of the integration
Principal Systems Engineer
Axcelis Semiconductor Corporation
Beverly, USA
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Principal Systems Engineer for the High Energy Product Family of Ion Implanters, consisting of both 200mm and 300mm tool sets
- Integral to the development and introduction of the first Multi-Wafer 300 mm High Energy Implanter to the marketplace
- Currently developing the first single Wafer High Energy Ion Implanter for introduction to the Marketplace
- Member of the Engineering Tactical Team
- This team was developed to provide immediate technical direction and Expertise to all organizational departments including Operations, Marketing, and Purchasing
- Project Manager for the Customs Engineering Group to provide customer specific enhancements and modifications to the High Energy Implanter product line
- Responsibilities include management of a cross functional team of Engineers, Designers, Technicians and Marketing Personnel to complete customer special projects on time and on budget
- These responsibilities also include customer interaction and product support worldwide
- Management of engineering and design teams from first article builds to final product
- Cost and risk analysis of designs and subsystems
- Cost Reduction of existing subsystems through acquisition of subcontractors, outsources and labor saving techniques
- Work very closely with Operations and Manufacturing personnel streamlining designs and assemblies as they are introduced into our production floor
Project Engineer
Mass. Inst. Tech. Plasma Fusion Ctr.
Cambridge, USA
01.1991 - 01.1999
- Mechanical Engineer responsible for the design and fabrication of the electrical supply bus for the Alcator C-mod Fusion reactor
- Design included the complete calculations of the high current, (240,000 amps), magnetic forces and the stress analysis of all bus connections and supports
- Other projects include: The design and implementation of a PLC controlled liquid nitrogen cooling system encompassing remotely operated valves and pumps as well as multiple feedback systems
- A hazardous gas delivery system with a state of the art safety interlock system, a vented explosion proof gas cabinet and a PLC controlled gas purge system
- The development of a new process to 'grow' high strength copper joints onto high current electromagnets with the ability to survive thermal and magnetic stress
- Development of a plasma divertor system that survives high magnetic stresses, temperatures above 700 deg Celsius and resides in a vacuum of 10 -8 torr
- Management of subcontracted machining and fabrication operations from initial design stage to final product
- Supervision of numerous project teams working simultaneously
Education
Master Science - Engineering Management
Tufts University
Medford, Ma01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, Ma01.1990
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Experience in Operations Management
- Engineering Team Leadership
- Rapid Product Development
- Results-Driven Performance
- Data-Driven Insights-decisions
- Team Development/Employee engagements
- Organizational Culture Change
- Innovation Development Leadership
- Organizational Improvement
- Values-Based Leadership
- Collaborative Team Development
Phonenumbers
978-987-8948, 978-372-0170
Patentsandpublications
- Patent # 7,173,260 Removing Byproducts of Physical and Chemical Reactions in an Ion Implanter
- Patent # 8338806 Gas Cluster Ion Beam with Rapid Gas switching Apparatus
- Development Of High Strength Electrical Connections Using Copper Electrodeposition.
- Cryogenic Cooling System for The Alcator C-Mod Tokamak
- Both Reports Published in the 15th Fusion Engineering Symposium Journal
Leadership Experience
- Recipient of the Entegris Diversity award, 2021
- Chairman of the Groveland Finance Board, 2001-2003
- Goveland Zoning Board of Appeals, 2008-Present
Accomplishments
• Patent # 7,173,260 Removing Byproducts of Physical and Chemical Reactions in an Ion Implanter
• Patent # 8338806 Gas Cluster Ion Beam with Rapid Gas switching Apparatus
• Development of High Strength Electrical Connections Using Copper Electro deposition.
• Cryogenic Cooling System for The Alcator C-Mod Tokomak
Both Reports Published in the 15th Fusion Engineering Symposium Journal
Leadership
• Chairman of the Groveland Finance Board 2001-2003
• Groveland Zoning Board of Appeals 2008-2016
• Recipient of the 2021 Entegris’ Diversity Award.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Sr Director of Research, Development and Engineering
Entegris Corp.
01.2011 - Current
Systems Engineering Manager
Tokyo Electron Corp.
01.2007 - 01.2011
Principal Systems Engineer
Axcelis Semiconductor Corporation
01.1999 - 01.2007
Project Engineer
Mass. Inst. Tech. Plasma Fusion Ctr.
01.1991 - 01.1999
Master Science - Engineering Management
Tufts University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Wentworth Institute of Technology
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