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Omar Sow

Melissa,TX

Summary

Meticulous Senior Process Engineer offering more than 15 years of successful industry experience to working with VCSEL, data and tele communications industry with aptitude for developing process improvements and implementing initiatives to increase efficiency and quality. Driven to create highly effective processes and teams to increase company success. Highly skilled in SPC, Thin Films, Wet Oxidation and Alloy using state of art equipments which includes EVATEC evaporator and KOYO vertical furnaces.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Process Engineer (Metal Deposition)

Coherent
09.2017 - 06.2023
  • Created brand new, innovative production processes for cutting-edge VCSEL products.
  • Increased product yield by implementing improved processes.
  • Led Six Sigma projects to streamline processes using tools such as JMP (Primarily) and Excel.
  • Monitored design progress and estimated manufacturing feasibility.
  • Managed projects utilizing Agile methodology.
  • Drafted project plans and reports to define requirements
  • Optimized processes to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
  • Created series of process optimizations to reduce production errors and increase quality.
  • Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
  • Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
  • Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
  • Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Analyzed critical line data to make recommendations for improvement.
  • Managed third-party contractors, inspecting completed work and ongoing efforts to confirm quality and adherence to prescribed guidelines.
  • Collaborated with technologists to address operating issues and support rapid recovery.
  • Visited client sites to troubleshoot issues and provide one-on-one training.

Process Engineer (Oxidation, Metal Dep, Wet Etch)

Coherent
06.2013 - 09.2017
  • Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
  • Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
  • Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
  • Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Met weekly with team members to discuss project implementations and alleviate any issues.
  • Analyzed critical line data to make recommendations for improvement.
  • Collaborated with technologists to address operating issues and support rapid recovery.
  • Created process simulations to test operational outcomes without causing service disruptions.
  • Visited client sites to troubleshoot issues and provide one-on-one training.
  • Developed and deployed industrial automation systems, increasing efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Wrote safety procedures for industrial facilities, enforcing or exceeding industry standards.

Process Engineering Technician

Coherent (Finisar)
09.2011 - 06.2013
  • Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
  • Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
  • Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
  • Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX

Skills

  • Agile Expertise
  • Operational Procedures
  • Process Flow Diagram Development
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • KPI Monitoring
  • Data Analysis
  • Process Validation
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Corrective Actions
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Data Collection
  • Training and Development
  • Process Implementation
  • Product Engineering Support
  • Equipment Optimization

Languages

French
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Process Engineer (Metal Deposition)

Coherent
09.2017 - 06.2023

Process Engineer (Oxidation, Metal Dep, Wet Etch)

Coherent
06.2013 - 09.2017

Process Engineering Technician

Coherent (Finisar)
09.2011 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

The University of Texas At Dallas
Omar Sow