Jerome Farquharson
About Jerome Farquharson
Jerome Farquharson is a Process Development Engineer at Materion Corporation, specializing in roll-to-roll physical vapor deposition of inorganic materials. He has a background in Electronics and Business Technology Management, with previous experience at Welch's and JDSU.
Work at Materion
Jerome Farquharson has been employed at Materion Corporation as a Process Development Engineer since 2012. He works in Windsor, Connecticut, where he focuses on the development of processes related to roll-to-roll physical vapor deposition (PVD) of inorganic materials onto flexible polymeric films. His role involves conducting electrochemical analysis on customer products and utilizing methodologies such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to enhance process efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Jerome Farquharson studied at Pennsylvania College of Technology from 2003 to 2008, where he earned a degree in Business Technology Management. Prior to that, he attended Delaware County Community College from 1998 to 2004, achieving Associate Degrees in Electronics and Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology. His educational background supports his expertise in process development and engineering, particularly in the semiconductor and electronics fields.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Materion, Jerome Farquharson held several positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Senior R&D Technician at Welch's from 2003 to 2006, where he gained experience in research and development. Following that, he served as a Production Technician II at JDSU from 2007 to 2009, further enhancing his technical skills in production environments.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Jerome Farquharson specializes in roll-to-roll physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques, focusing on the application of inorganic materials onto flexible substrates. He is proficient in troubleshooting vacuum systems, including hardware and mechanical components such as power supplies, cathodes, and gauges. His expertise also includes conducting electrochemical analyses and applying statistical methods to improve process outcomes.
Certifications and Training
Jerome Farquharson has completed a certificate program in PureSafety training, which enhances his knowledge in safety protocols and practices within engineering and manufacturing environments. This training complements his technical skills and supports his role in process development at Materion Corporation.