Nathaniel Smith
Chandler
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in analytical thinking, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork. Proven track record of quickly adapting to new environments and thriving in dynamic settings. Committed to contributing to team success and continuously developing professional skills. Known for bringing a positive attitude and a strong dedication to continuous learning and personal growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Product Development Team Lead
Intel Corporation
08.2024 - Current
- Lead a cross-functional manufacturing team to optimize high-volume production, ensuring yield targets and schedule requirements are met.
- Collaborate with the business unit to define and execute product sample plans while adhering to schedule and budget constraints.
- Oversee the seamless transition of sustaining transfers after successful project release to production
Manufacturing Program Manager
Intel Corp
04.2022 - Current
- Lead cross functional manufacturing team to drive high volume manufacturing to hit yield, and schedule requirement
- Coordinate with business unit to define/execute product sample plan within schedule & budget constraints
- Coordinate sustaining transfer once project has successfully released for production
Product Development Engineer
Intel Corp
08.2011 - 04.2022
- Develop and execute validation and characterization plans for new semiconductor products to ensure performance, power, and reliability meet specifications.
- Drive yield enhancement initiatives through data analysis and root cause identification, reducing defects and improving production efficiency.
- Collaborate with design, process, and reliability engineering teams to optimize product performance and manufacturability.
- Partner with foundry and assembly/test teams to ensure seamless production ramp-up and sustaining engineering efforts.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Engineering and Mathematics, Electrical Engineering
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont05.2009
Skills
- Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies
- Program lifecycle management
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning and execution
- Data-driven decision-making
- Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint, Work, etc)
- Data analysis (Excel, SQL, JMP)
Awards Affiliations
- Vermont Scholar
- Richard T. Gates Engineering Scholarship
- Gillman Foundation Scholarship
- Gutterson Scholarship
- Member, University of Vermont Club Football, 2007-2009
- Member, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Timeline
Manufacturing Product Development Team Lead
Intel Corporation
08.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Program Manager
Intel Corp
04.2022 - Current
Product Development Engineer
Intel Corp
08.2011 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Engineering and Mathematics, Electrical Engineering
University of Vermont
Master of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics
University of Florida
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