James Gavin Anzaldi
West Lafayette,IN
Summary
Innovative problem-solver with a solid foundation in semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment. Skilled at translating theoretical knowledge into practical applications, and committed to team success through strong technical expertise, analytical ability, and collaboration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Semiconductor Manufacturing Intern
Purdue STARS Program, Birck Nanotech Center
West Lafayette, IN
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Gained hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication, with a focus on lithography and metallization processes, in a cleanroom environment.
- Designed and fabricated custom test patterns on silicon wafers using CAD tools, photolithography, and physical vapor deposition (PVD), followed by characterization through CV probing.
- Applied Statistical Process Control to characterize crystal growth variability and its correlation to electrical performance, enabling data-driven process optimization.
- Developed technical and industry knowledge through both laboratory work and classroom-style lectures.
Undergraduate Researcher
Semiconductor Research Corporation
West Lafayette, IN
01.2024 - Current
- Researched block copolymers and thermoplastic elastomers with nanoparticles for use as thermal interface materials.
- Developed top-level skills in collaboration, interpersonal communication and writing through hands-on work and training.
- Designed procedures and processed data to characterize stress, strain, and viscoelastic behavior.
- Used Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer to characterize viscoelastic behavior of samples and Texture Analyzer to characterize compressive recovery and stress relaxation behavior.
Engineering Intern
Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA)
Washington, DC
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Employed Active Secret Security Clearance to support the Naval Advanced Radars Program.
- Spearheaded development of digital tools in MS Access to accelerate defense contract acquisition process, saving company man-hours and thousands of dollars.
- Compiled and analyzed project data to assist in preparation of detailed reports for stakeholder presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2026
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Active Listening
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Communication and Technical Writing
Hobbies and Interests
Salt Company, Purdue Triathlon Club, Cary Racing, PUMA Blacksmithing, Table Tennis.
Timeline
Semiconductor Manufacturing Intern
Purdue STARS Program, Birck Nanotech Center
05.2025 - 08.2025
Engineering Intern
Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA)
05.2024 - 05.2025
Undergraduate Researcher
Semiconductor Research Corporation
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
Purdue University