Andrew Perkins
About Andrew Perkins
Andrew Perkins is a Simulation and Process Engineer at ON Semiconductor in Nampa, Idaho, with over a decade of experience in the semiconductor industry. He has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and has previously worked in various engineering roles, including as an adjunct professor at Northwest Nazarene University.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Andrew Perkins has been employed at ON Semiconductor as a Simulation and Process Engineer since 2014. He has accumulated ten years of experience in this role, contributing to various projects in Nampa, Idaho. His responsibilities include simulation and process engineering, focusing on enhancing manufacturing processes and product performance.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining ON Semiconductor, Andrew Perkins worked at several notable companies. He was a WLP R&D Engineer at Micron Technology from 2006 to 2007. He then served as a Senior WLP Process Engineer at Aptina Imaging from 2007 to 2014. Additionally, he held the position of Adjunct Professor at Northwest Nazarene University from 2008 to 2019, teaching various engineering courses.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Perkins holds a Bachelor of Arts in Natural Science from Covenant College, which he completed from 1995 to 1998. He further pursued a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2000 to 2007. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in back-end-of-line processes, optical modeling, and finite element modeling.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Andrew Perkins has extensive experience in back-end-of-line (BEOL) processes, including physical vapor deposition (PVD), electrochemical deposition (ECD) plating, and wafer bonding. He is proficient in using Lumerical software for optical modeling, focusing on color filter arrays and microlens geometry. His work also includes finite element modeling using ANSYS and COMSOL to analyze solder joint reliability.
Interests and Projects
Andrew Perkins has a strong interest in open source 3D printing. He built a Sells Mendel 3D printer in 2011, which has been operational since its construction. This project reflects his commitment to practical applications of engineering principles and innovation in technology.