Bill Fontes
About Bill Fontes
Bill Fontes is a Product Engineer at Cherry / ON Semiconductor, where he has worked since 1996. He specializes in customer needs within the automotive market and provides engineering support for production processes.
Work at Onsemi
Bill Fontes has been employed at Cherry, a division of ON Semiconductor, as a Product Engineer since 1996. With 28 years of experience in this role, he focuses on addressing customer needs within the global automotive market. His responsibilities include providing engineering support for production processes in the wafer probe and final test areas. He also holds technical ownership of the business unit device portfolio, which encompasses manufacturing logistics and customer support.
Education and Expertise
Bill Fontes has a diverse educational background in engineering and business. He studied at the University of Rhode Island, where he pursued Electrical Engineering and Business Administration for two years from 1996 to 1998. Prior to that, he earned an Associate of Science degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from the Community College of Rhode Island, studying from 1987 to 1990. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering from Johnson & Wales University, completing his studies from 1992 to 1995. Additionally, he received training at the United States Air Force Technical Training Center from 1983 to 1989.
Background
Before his long tenure at Cherry/ON Semiconductor, Bill Fontes worked as a Technician in Computers, Communication, and Navigation for the United States Air Force from 1983 to 1991. He also served as a Mathematics Department Assistant at the Community College of Rhode Island from 1987 to 1990. These roles contributed to his technical skills and understanding of engineering principles, which he applies in his current position.
Achievements
In his role at ON Semiconductor, Bill Fontes has taken on significant responsibilities, including acting as the business unit interface to overseas factories. He is involved in troubleshooting manufacturing problems and leading cost reduction projects. His focus on customer needs in the automotive sector has been a key aspect of his work, ensuring that engineering solutions align with market demands.