Kari Savolainen
About Kari Savolainen
Kari Savolainen is a Senior Process Development Manager at Murata, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in semiconductor manufacturing and materials science, with previous roles at Murata and VTI Technologies.
Current Role at Murata
Kari Savolainen currently holds the position of Senior Process Development Manager at Murata in Vantaa, Southern Finland. He has been in this role since 2017, contributing to the company's process development initiatives. His responsibilities include overseeing the development of manufacturing processes and ensuring efficiency in production operations.
Previous Experience at Murata
Prior to his current role, Kari Savolainen worked at Murata as a Process Development Manager from 2010 to 2017. During this time, he focused on enhancing process capabilities and supporting product development. He also served as Team Leader for Element Process Development and Support from 2008 to 2010, where he led a team in optimizing processes.
Background in Research and Development
Kari Savolainen has a background in research and development, having worked as a Research Scientist at TKK from 2003 to 2005. His experience includes conducting research in semiconductor manufacturing technology, which laid the foundation for his later roles in process development.
Educational Qualifications
Kari Savolainen studied at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan, where he earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Materials Science from 1998 to 2003. He furthered his education by obtaining a Lisentiate of Science (Technology) in Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology from 2003 to 2005, enhancing his expertise in the field.
Experience in Process Development
Before joining Murata, Kari Savolainen worked as a Process Development Engineer at VTI Technologies from 2005 to 2007. In this role, he focused on developing and improving manufacturing processes, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of production operations.