NICO RIVERA
Clinton ,NY
Summary
Career driven engineer with background in semiconductor manufacturing and project management. Successfully led multiple initiatives to accelerate factory ramp and drive cost reduction efforts. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Instructor
North Haven Karate Center
04.2015 - 04.2017
As a second-degree blackbelt in Shaolin Kenpo and American Kenpo, I had the opportunity to apply my knowledge in the art and use my leadership skills to guide children, teens, and adults through classes.
Wind Tunnel Engineer
Johnson Engineering Center/ RPI
01.2022 - 05.2022
- As a wind tunnel engineer, I developed and performed experiments using the subsonic wind tunnel laboratory in the Johnson Engineering Center. These experiments involved fluid mechanics and the aerodynamics of airplane models with emphasis on lift, drag, separation and stall. This includes pressure and velocity measurement techniques, hot wire anemometry, and flow visualization.
Groundkeeper
Paramount Roofing
06.2017 - 07.2021
- Maintaining the ground area by keeping it clean and providing materials to workers on the roof
- This type of work exemplifies long working hours and skill set development in physically demanding job positions
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer - Tool Install
Wolfspeed
07.2022 - Current
- Successfully installed over 75 tools as a part of the factory's ramping efforts. Tool sets include Metrology, Testing, Diffusion, Bonding, Grinding, PVD, Ashing & Dry Etch.
- Coordinated quarterly capital efforts for the purchasing of semiconductor manufacturing tool sets and support equipment.
- Sustainability Champion for Mohawk Valley Fab.
- Responsible for driving cost reduction efforts across multiple departments.
- Successfully completed and integrated various design engineering projects across the factory using developed CAD skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY05.2022
High School Diploma -
North Haven High School
North Haven, CT06.2018
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- System design
- Cost analysis
- Manufacturing processes
- Construction oversight
- CAD
- Team collaboration
Project Highlights
Intro to Engineering Design | Fall 2019
Marine Trash Interceptor
Designed a 1/8th scale marine trash interceptor equipped with a filtration system and conveyor belt assembly to filter out both macro and micro plastic pollution in local bodies of water, powered by a scaled-down wind turbine.
Intro to Finite Elements | Fall 2021
Leaf Spring FEM Analysis
Performed a finite element analysis of a 3D leaf spring assembly, resulting in an accurate model and simulation of three different solutions of varying metals with different corresponding material properties, all tasks performed using Siemens NX CAD software.
Wolfspeed MVF | Spring 2023
Plasma Asher Cassette Nest Re-Design
Successfully re-designed cassette nest for plasma asher using Solidworks CAD software, allowing for loadport installation and full integration into the factory's automation system.
Wolfspeed MVF | Winter 2024
Lift Station Leak Detection
Identified a cost friendly and effective way to integrate a leak detection system on external lift stations for wafer grinding machines. In the event of mechanical failure, this solution allows the lift station to communicate with the tool to stop processing.
Timeline
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer - Tool Install
Wolfspeed
07.2022 - Current
Wind Tunnel Engineer
Johnson Engineering Center/ RPI
01.2022 - 05.2022
Groundkeeper
Paramount Roofing
06.2017 - 07.2021
Junior Instructor
North Haven Karate Center
04.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
High School Diploma -
North Haven High School
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