Joe Kubasti
About Joe Kubasti
Joe Kubasti is the Director of Manufacturing Engineering at onsemi, with extensive experience in the semiconductor industry. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as KLA-Tencor, SCHOTT AG, and GT Advanced Technologies, contributing to factory expansions and improvements in production and quality.
Current Role at Onsemi
Joe Kubasti serves as the Director of Manufacturing Engineering at Onsemi, a position he has held since 2023. He is based in Hudson, New Hampshire, where he oversees engineering operations and initiatives aimed at enhancing manufacturing processes. His role involves leading teams to improve production efficiency and quality within the semiconductor sector.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Prior to his current role, Joe Kubasti worked at KLA-Tencor as a Manufacturing Engineer from 2000 to 2002. He then joined SCHOTT AG as a Mechanical & Process Engineer from 2002 to 2007. Following that, he spent eight years at GT Solar as a Project Engineer from 2007 to 2015 and later served as Principal Mechanical Engineer at GT Advanced Technologies from 2016 to 2021. He also held a position as Senior Process Engineer at 24M Technologies for 11 months in 2016.
Educational Background
Joe Kubasti studied Mechanical Engineering at San Jose State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1999. He also attended Penn State University from 1984 to 1986, achieving an Associate of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in manufacturing engineering.
Global Experience and Factory Start-ups
Joe Kubasti has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, particularly in the context of factory start-ups. He has been involved in both small and large-scale new factory projects in the US Southwest and Europe. His global travel for equipment installation, upgrades, and issue resolution has fostered long-term relationships with customers and enhanced operational capabilities.
Achievements in Production and Safety
Throughout his career, Joe Kubasti has expanded and updated existing factories, particularly in Massachusetts, where he has achieved a proven record of increasing production, quality, and safety. His work has focused on improving performance and productivity for equipment suppliers, demonstrating his capability in managing complex engineering challenges.