Sean Penley
About Sean Penley
Sean Penley serves as the Director of Engineering for the Flow Controller Division at Ichor Systems, Inc. He has extensive experience in mechanical engineering, specializing in thermal management and automated solutions.
Work at Ichor Systems
Sean Penley serves as the Director of Engineering for the Flow Controller Division at Ichor Systems, Inc. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's operations in Sparks, NV. In this role, he focuses on developing high-quality automated solutions and has a consistent track record of innovating high-performance design solutions.
Education and Expertise
Sean Penley earned a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, where he also completed his MS in the same field. His academic journey includes a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University. His education has equipped him with a deep understanding of phase-change heat transfer, convection, conduction, and thermodynamics, along with expertise in thermal management design, modeling, and fluid mechanics.
Background
Before joining Ichor Systems, Sean Penley worked in various engineering roles. He was a Mechanical Engineering Coop at Northrop Grumman Newport News from 2003 to 2006 and served as a NASA NVSG Fellow and Research Assistant at the University of Nevada, Reno from 2006 to 2010. He also worked as a Lead Heat Transfer and Secondary Flows Engineer at GE Energy from 2010 to 2015 and as a Senior Engineering Manager for Flow Product R&D at Reno Sub-Systems from 2015 to 2019.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Sean Penley has developed a strong entrepreneurial spirit and has mentored teams to cultivate personal growth among younger engineers. He specializes in compressible laminar flow, mass flow control, and heat transfer enhancement, demonstrating a commitment to advancing engineering practices and solutions.
Military Experience
Sean Penley served in the US Marine Corps as a Sergeant of Marines from 2000 to 2007. This experience contributed to his leadership skills and discipline, which he applies in his engineering roles.