Lucas B. Newcomb
About Lucas B. Newcomb
Lucas B. Newcomb is a Senior Process Engineer at onsemi in South Portland, Maine, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts Boston and has experience in semiconductor failure analysis and various analytical techniques.
Work at Onsemi
Lucas B. Newcomb has been employed at onsemi as a Senior Process Engineer since 2022. In this role, he has been involved in various projects related to semiconductor technology. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Failure Analysis Engineer II at onsemi from 2019 to 2022. His experience at onsemi has allowed him to gain a strong understanding of semiconductor failure analysis.
Education and Expertise
Lucas B. Newcomb earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts Boston, completing his studies from 2013 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry from the University of Maine, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. His educational background has equipped him with expertise in molecular dynamics software for simulating complex chemistry and various analytical techniques.
Background in Academia
Before joining onsemi, Lucas B. Newcomb had an extensive academic background at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He served as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2013 to 2018, where he contributed to research projects. Additionally, he held positions as an Associate Lecturer for one month in 2017 and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for five years during the same period. Earlier in his career, he was a Teaching Assistant at the University of Maine from 2010 to 2012.
Technical Skills
Lucas B. Newcomb possesses robust skills in various analytical techniques, including Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Focused Ion Beam (FIB), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Infrared Spectroscopy (IR Spec), and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/LS MS). He is also proficient in programming languages such as C/C++/C#, Python, and Linux, which support his work in process engineering and semiconductor analysis.