John Pulka
About John Pulka
John Pulka is an Equipment Engineer specializing in CMP/Backgrind at ON Semiconductor, with a background in mechanical and aerospace engineering. He has previously served as a Field Artillery Officer in the United States Marine Corps and held various engineering roles at KLA and ON Semiconductor.
Current Role at ON Semiconductor
John Pulka currently serves as an Equipment Engineer specializing in CMP/Backgrind at ON Semiconductor. He has held this position since 2021 and operates within the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing equipment processes and ensuring operational efficiency in the CMP/Backgrind area.
Previous Experience at ON Semiconductor
Prior to his current role, John Pulka worked at ON Semiconductor as an Equipment Engineer focusing on Etch from 2019 to 2021. His responsibilities included maintaining and optimizing etching equipment, which is critical in semiconductor manufacturing. This experience contributed to his expertise in equipment engineering within the semiconductor industry.
Experience at KLA
John Pulka has extensive experience at KLA, where he held multiple positions. He served as a Technical Support Engineer from 2012 to 2017 in the San Francisco Bay Area, followed by a role as a Customer Support Engineer from 2017 to 2019 in the Portland, Oregon Area. His work involved providing technical assistance and support for KLA's equipment, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational performance.
Military Background
Before his engineering career, John Pulka served in the United States Marine Corps as a Field Artillery Officer from 2008 to 2012. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, where he gained leadership and operational experience. This background has contributed to his skills in teamwork and problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
Educational Background
John Pulka holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2005 to 2007. He also studied Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University from 2003 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering roles in the semiconductor industry.