Bonnie Cox
About Bonnie Cox
Bonnie Cox is a Senior Research and Development Technician at Materion Corporation, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in materials science, particularly in thin film deposition and solid electrolyte capacitors, and has a background in various technical roles spanning several decades.
Work at Materion Corporation
Bonnie Cox has been employed at Materion Corporation as a Senior Research and Development Technician since 2021. In this role, she focuses on advancing research initiatives and developing innovative solutions within the company. Her extensive experience in research and development contributes to Materion's objectives in material science and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Bonnie Cox studied at Northeastern University from 1985 to 1989, where she focused on Systems Analysis & Design and C Programming, earning a degree in Management Information Systems (MIS). Additionally, she has received specialized training from various institutions, including Marine Corps Supply School and Army Traffic Management School. Her educational background supports her technical expertise in areas such as physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques and solid electrolyte capacitor fabrication.
Background and Previous Experience
Before joining Materion, Bonnie Cox worked for H.C. Starck Solutions as a Senior Research and Development Technician for 39 years, from 1982 to 2021. Her earlier career includes roles at Boeing as a sheet metal worker and parts expeditor from 1980 to 1982. Additionally, she served in the United States Marine Corps as a Corporal (E4) from 1975 to 1978, which provided her with foundational skills in supply management and logistics.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Bonnie Cox possesses a range of technical skills relevant to her field. She is proficient in operating scanning electron microscopes (SEM) for material analysis and skilled in working with high vacuum furnaces that utilize diffusion, turbo, or cryo pumps. Her expertise in physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques for thin film deposition further enhances her capabilities in research and development.