Khris K.
About Khris K.
Khris K. is a Senior Principal Engineer at ON Semiconductor, where he has worked since 2006. He specializes in failure analysis and diagnostics, supporting design and test engineers for numerous projects annually.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Khris K. has been employed at ON Semiconductor since 2006, serving as a Senior Principal Engineer for 18 years in the Pocatello, Idaho area. In this role, he has developed methodologies for improved failure analysis and volume diagnostics, utilizing tools such as TMax, YieldExplorer, Camelot, and Tessent. He provides direct support to Design and Test engineers for approximately 30 designs annually and acts as a liaison between the Design and Test teams, focusing on methodologies, documentation, training, and debugging.
Education and Expertise
Khris K. holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Utah State University, where he studied HR & Finance from 1994 to 1996. He also earned two Bachelor's degrees from Utah State University: one in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 1989 to 1995 and another in Business Administration and Management from 1993 to 1995. Additionally, he studied Chemistry/Biology at Idaho State University from 2005 to 2007, although he did not achieve a degree.
Previous Experience
Before his current role, Khris K. worked at ON Semiconductor as a Senior Staff Digital Design/Methodology Engineer from 2004 to 2006. This position contributed to his extensive experience in engineering methodologies and design support, laying the groundwork for his current responsibilities.
Contributions to Engineering Methodologies
Khris K. has authored numerous internal application notes on various design-related topics, contributing to the knowledge base within ON Semiconductor. His work focuses on enhancing methodologies and providing training to improve processes within the engineering teams.
Current Projects and Tools
Khris K. is currently exploring advanced tools such as Cadence Virtuoso Schematic Editor, ADE, and Virtuoso Layout. This exploration reflects his commitment to staying updated with industry standards and enhancing his technical skills in electronic design automation.