Rugby
Joseph Polese
San Diego,CA
Summary
Highly motivated engineer with extensive expertise in materials engineering, quality engineering, and failure analysis. With over 7 years of experience, excels in diagnosing complex problems and providing effective engineering solutions. Proficient in advanced metrology techniques and structured problem-solving methodologies, adept at tackling high-value challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quality Engineer
FRALOCK
02.2021 - Current
- Engineering Solutions Company and Manufacturer of Advanced Materials
- Supported 50+ NPI projects across multiple industries (Semiconductor, Medical, IEE)
- Streamlined FMECA and Risk reduction strategy interfacing with both customer and supplier teams, driving yield improvements
- Maintained ISO:9001-2015 certificate
Quality and Reliability Engineer
Applied Materials
07.2017 - 01.2021
- Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer
- Presidents award for quality in Q1 2019 for Pedestal Wafer heater reliability improvements
- Supported Quality Phase gate for NPI reliability testing for three dielectric deposition chamber critical components
- Identified critical contaminants through Characterization DOE for raw materials used in ceramic heater manufacturing. Improving breakdown potential
- Diagnosed MFG burr defect responsible for gas distribution failure on precision machined aluminum faceplates
- Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
Education
B.S - Materials Sciences and Engineering, Mechanical Deformation Behaviors
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA05.2017
Skills
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM/EDS)
- FMECA/FMEA Criticality Analysis
- JMP (SAS)
- 8D (Kaizen)
- Optical Profilometry (surface characterization)
- RCCA/CAPA
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Design of experiments
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Failure Investigation and Analysis
- Non-conforming material reports
- Process change documentation
- Single Digit GHIN Handicap
Accomplishments
- Given the 2019 Presidents Quality Award for resolving global field failure for Pedestal wafer heater reliability, resulting in 6-month improvement and $100+ million savings annually.
- Collaborated with an international team of 15 engineers in the development of Al 6061 gas distribution faceplate.
- Won consecutive D1A College Rugby National championships in 2015 and 2016
Personal Information
Title: Senior Quality Engineer at FRALOCK
Interests
Golf
Woodworking
Backpacking
Timeline
Senior Quality Engineer
FRALOCK
02.2021 - Current
Quality and Reliability Engineer
Applied Materials
07.2017 - 01.2021
B.S - Materials Sciences and Engineering, Mechanical Deformation Behaviors
University of California, Davis
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