Rick Jerome
About Rick Jerome
Rick Jerome is a Technology Development Project Manager at ON Semiconductor, where he has worked since 2012. He holds an MBA in Management of Technology and has extensive experience in semiconductor device simulation and process development.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Rick Jerome has been employed at ON Semiconductor since 2012, serving as a Technology Development Project Manager. His role involves overseeing technology development projects within the semiconductor industry. Based in Gresham, Oregon, he has accumulated over 12 years of experience in this position, contributing to various initiatives aimed at enhancing semiconductor technologies and processes.
Education and Expertise
Rick Jerome holds multiple degrees in the field of science and technology. He earned a Master of Professional Studies in Marine Science from Unity Environmental University. Additionally, he obtained an MBA in Management of Technology from the University of Phoenix. His academic background also includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Arizona State University, along with studies in Biology at Augustana College and the University of Minnesota.
Background in Semiconductor Industry
Before joining ON Semiconductor, Rick Jerome worked at Fairchild Semiconductor as a Device Engineer for five years, from 1984 to 1989. His experience in the semiconductor industry spans several decades, during which he has developed a specialization in TCAD process and device simulation. This expertise involves using computer-aided design tools to simulate semiconductor devices and processes.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Rick Jerome specializes in developing and implementing Wafer Acceptance Test (WAT) programs to ensure the quality and performance of semiconductor wafers. He is proficient in creating and qualifying process flows, which are critical for semiconductor fabrication. His skills extend to designing and laying out test chips for evaluating semiconductor processes, as well as generating design rules and Process Design Kits (PDKs) to ensure manufacturability and performance compliance.
Expertise in Semiconductor Technologies
Rick Jerome has extensive expertise in developing and integrating processes for various semiconductor technologies, including Bipolar, BiCMOS, BCDMOS, RF, RF-SiGe, High Voltage, and SOI. His knowledge in these areas enables him to contribute significantly to the advancement of semiconductor technology and its applications.