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Christopher Dragon

Tempe

Summary

Over 30 years of expertise in RF technology development, leading engineering teams in creating next-generation RF devices for cellular infrastructure, aerospace and defense, and ISM applications. Specializes in advanced semiconductor design, process integration, and product development, delivering high-efficiency solutions for 5G and future wireless systems. Key achievements include driving strategic innovation in GaN and LDMOS technologies including IPD development, managing comprehensive technology development cycles, and ensuring successful technology transfers across global fabs.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of RF Device Engineering

NXP Semiconductors
Chandler
01.2022 - Current
  • Directed strategic roadmap and execution for RF device innovation, emphasizing GaN and LDMOS high-power technologies for cellular infrastructure, aerospace and defense, and ISM applications.
  • Managed cross-disciplinary collaboration in design, process, reliability, and product engineering to improve RF device outcomes.
  • Led the development of technology platforms from initial concept to qualification and mass production.
  • Aligned device performance with system-level requirements through effective customer and partner engagement.

Senior RF Device Engineering Manager

Freescale/NXP Semiconductors
Chandler
12.2004 - 01.2022
  • Led engineering teams to develop innovative technology solutions for next-gen RF devices. This included RF LDMOS and IPDs (Integrated Passive Devices) in cellular, ISM, and microwave cooking applications.
  • Executed technology transfers across multiple global fabs as well as a GaN fab start-up, ensuring process integrity and scalability.
  • Conducted rigorous oversight of technology transfer processes to maintain performance consistency.
  • Mentored junior engineers, enhancing skill development and technical proficiency.

RF Device Engineer

Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector
Tempe
07.1991 - 12.2004
  • Designed RF LDMOS device layouts to meet performance specifications for cellular, aerospace, and ISM applications.
  • Conducted failure analysis to identify root causes of device issues.
  • Participated in project planning meetings to define timelines and deliverables.
  • Analyzed device performance using statistical methods and software, including JMP and Minitab.
  • Applied design of experiments methodology to optimize device performance through experimentation.
  • Enhanced reliability, qualification, and yield of production RF LDMOS platforms.

Education

Microelectronic Engineering - Microelectronic Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
12-1991

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
08-1990

Skills

  • Device innovation
  • Foundry interface
  • Roadmap development
  • Strategic planning
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Technology qualification and certification
  • Failure analysis
  • Design of experiments
  • Statistical data analysis
  • Process optimization
  • Technology transfer
  • Customer engagement

Accomplishments

  • Inventor/co-inventor on 8 patents
  • Co-author of 13 publications

Timeline

Director of RF Device Engineering

NXP Semiconductors
01.2022 - Current

Senior RF Device Engineering Manager

Freescale/NXP Semiconductors
12.2004 - 01.2022

RF Device Engineer

Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector
07.1991 - 12.2004

Microelectronic Engineering - Microelectronic Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Louisiana State University

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