Timothy Chow

Experience

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  Microchip Technology

  May 2015 - May 2016

  Engineering Intern

  Performing failure analysis, competitor analysis, and quality monitors on integrated circuits using characterization tools (FIB, TEM, and EDX). Evaluating untested photo-resists and masks using Canon Deep-UV scanner to determine their viability for future designs. Working cross functionally between Manufacturing and Process Development to expediently rectify fabrication issues. Restoring to operation a Spreading Resistance Profiler and fabricating a fixture for automatic sample preparation. Working with third party lab to verify accuracy of results. Show less

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  Formula SAE

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Aerodynamics team - Materials Specialist

  Worked within an interdisciplinary team to develop a Formula style race car and competed in a collegiate design competition organized by SAE International. - Identified and secured partnership with Hexcel Corporation to gain a sponsorship and building materials -- Performed materials selection for the composite bodywork and aerodynamics components via Ashby Method- Developing the fabrication process for all composite components via wet-layup and vacuum-bagging techniques.

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  Senior Capstone Project with Orbital ATK

  Oct 2015 - May 2016

  Student Researcher

  Partnered with Orbital ATK to validate a novel testing method for composite materials with the objective of shortened lead times and lower costs. - Utilized Design of Experiment to validate laminate properties predicted via the "Trace Invariant Method". - - Machined samples and performed mechanical testing in accordance with ASTM and CHM-17 requirements- Utilized SEM to perform fractography

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  Aerojet Rocketdyne

  Jun 2016 - Jan 2022

  Senior Materials and Process Engineer

  Specialized in the design and production of turbopump assemblies and components in support of two liquid rocket engine programs. - Lead technical team that justified the reduction of excessive destructive testing requirements, affecting over 60 forgings. Team awarded AR Mission Success Award for estimated savings that will equal over $1M over the program's lifetime. - Spearheaded high-visibility failure investigation of recurring penetrant indication issues on turbopump impellers and identified corrosion as the root cause. Recommended multiple solutions to the product team and government customer that resulted in future parts passing successfully. - Executed concurrent engineering with a supplier’s engineering team in Germany to design and produce hybrid bearings for turbopumps. Duties included integration of supplier and internal requirements, specification and drawing revisions, and an on-site supplier audit. Show less

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  Northrop Grumman

  Jan 2023 - now

  Principal Process Engineer

  Process Engineer overseeing machining and assembly of the B-2 Tailpipe program.- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to standardize work, reduce cycle time, and reduce defect rates.- Organize cutting tool machining trials to reduce risk and optimize machining operations.- Create process planning and support work-cell development as a primary stakeholder.- Support PFMEA, RCCA, and failure analysis activities.