Jonathan Buck
About Jonathan Buck
Jonathan Buck is a Staff Engineer at onsemi, where he has worked since 2011. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Brigham Young University and a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Arizona State University.
Work at Onsemi
Jonathan Buck has served as a Staff Engineer at Onsemi since 2011, contributing to the company for over 13 years. His role involves developing and maintaining various QA regression suites to ensure the quality of Process Design Kits (PDKs), including Design Rule Check (DRC), Layout Versus Schematic (LVS), FILL, and Parasitic Extraction (PEX). He is centrally responsible for high-voltage metal routing rules and quality, a project that has extended over a decade and encompasses multiple technologies. Buck regularly collaborates with cross-functional teams globally to drive engineering solutions.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Buck holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Brigham Young University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Arizona State University, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his engineering expertise, particularly in areas such as PEX, RDP, and Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) processes. He also has experience in writing PCell skills.
Background
Before his tenure at Onsemi, Jonathan Buck worked as a Missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2004 to 2006. He also gained practical experience as an Electrical Engineering Intern at AeroVironment in 2010, where he worked for three months. Additionally, he served as an Electrical Engineering Teaching Assistant at Brigham Young University from 2009 to 2011, where he contributed to the education of engineering students.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jonathan Buck has developed and maintained several QA regression suites that ensure the quality of PDKs. He has created training materials and best practices aimed at enhancing communication and collaboration among engineering teams. His long-term project on high-voltage metal routing rules reflects his commitment to quality and innovation in engineering practices.