Ricardo Burke
Lubbock
Summary
Dedicated Process Integration Engineer with expertise in silicon carbide (SiC) for power device applications. Proven track record of designing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve product performance and efficiency. Strong background in semiconductor manufacturing, process control, and project management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Integration Engineer
Xfab Texas Inc.
09.2022 - Current
- Experienced in wide band gap SiC power devices with a focus on developing and implementing process integration strategies for the fabrication of SiC devices
- Providing technical support to cross-functional teams, including device engineers, quality assurance, process engineers, and production staff, to ensure successful production of customer’s designs into tangible realities
- Conducting process characterization and optimization experiments to improve yields and device performance, utilizing statistical analysis and DOE techniques
- Troubleshooting process issues and identifying root causes of device failures, working closely with the manufacturing team to implement corrective actions
- Continuously monitoring and evaluating new process technologies and equipment for potential integration into the manufacturing line to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Maintaining documentation of process recipes, specifications, and work instructions, ensuring that all manufacturing processes meet quality and reliability standards
- Optimized process efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and implementing targeted improvements.
- Presented regular progress updates on key projects at management meetings, providing clear insights into project status while aligning stakeholders on strategic objectives.
Graduate Research Assistant
Paul Sherrer Institute
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Trained and operated the EUV XIL-II beamline for the optimization of photoresist performance via lithographic evaluation at the Paul Sherrer Institute in Switzerland
Graduate Research Assistant
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Experienced professional with a background in EUV lithography semiconductor technology
- Specializing in synthesizing and characterizing novel photoresists for the manufacturing of IC devices
- Skilled in coordinating with various customers to ensure their photoresist specifications are met effectively and efficiently
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Utilized advanced statistical software to analyze large datasets, uncovering key insights for informed decision making
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement
- Assisted in manuscript preparation, contributing to the publication of influential articles in peer-reviewed journals
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards
Flowsheet Definition and Analysis Intern
Washington River Protection Solutions
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted variance analyses on a regular basis, enabling prompt identification of deviations of solubility data with tableau simulation software to characterize the complex and extensive chemistry in solution
Research Assistant
Claflin University
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Specializing in synthesizing and evaluating gold core nanoparticles coated with silica shell, APTMS, and a N15 labeled amino group
- Nanoparticle evaluation with AB 1-40 protein to interrupt protein aggregation as a treatment toward Alzheimer’s Disease.
Education
Master of Science - Nanoscale Engineering
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Albany, NY08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC05-2020
Skills
- Materials characterization
- Troubleshooting
- Project oversight
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Cleanroom operations
- Design of experiments
- Six sigma methodologies
- Photolithography
- Process flows
- Data analysis
Timeline
Process Integration Engineer
Xfab Texas Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Paul Sherrer Institute
11.2021 - 04.2024
Graduate Research Assistant
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
08.2020 - 08.2022
Flowsheet Definition and Analysis Intern
Washington River Protection Solutions
06.2019 - 08.2019
Research Assistant
Claflin University
04.2017 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Nanoscale Engineering
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Claflin University
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