Cason Franklin
About Cason Franklin
Cason Franklin is a Principal Process Engineer at ON Semiconductor in Gresham, OR, with over 18 years of experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) in the semiconductor industry. He has previously held engineering positions at SGL Carbon, SEH America, and Wafertech.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Cason Franklin has been employed at ON Semiconductor since 2018, serving as a Principal Process Engineer. His role involves overseeing and optimizing processes related to semiconductor manufacturing. Based in Gresham, Oregon, Franklin has contributed to the company's advancements in technology and process efficiency over the past six years.
Previous Experience in the Semiconductor Industry
Prior to his current position, Cason Franklin worked at several notable companies within the semiconductor industry. He served as a Senior Process Engineer at SEH America from 2014 to 2017 and held a similar position at Wafertech from 2000 to 2014. His earlier experience includes a role as a Process Engineer at SGL Carbon from 1996 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Cason Franklin earned a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (B.ChE) from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1990 to 1995. His educational background is complemented by over 18 years of specialized experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP), a critical process in semiconductor manufacturing.
Specialization in Semiconductor Equipment
Franklin specializes in the operation and optimization of various semiconductor manufacturing equipment. His expertise includes the use of Applied Materials Mirra, IPEC 676, IPEC 776, Novellus Momentum, DNS AS-2000, and Lam Ontrak. This knowledge supports his role in enhancing process efficiencies and product quality.
Background and Early Education
Cason Franklin completed his high school education at Statesboro High School from 1986 to 1990. This foundational education set the stage for his pursuit of a degree in Chemical Engineering and his subsequent career in the semiconductor industry.