Santosh Menon
About Santosh Menon
Santosh Menon serves as the Senior Director of Technology Development at Central R&D for onsemi, bringing over 18 years of experience in semiconductor research and development. His expertise includes program management, process integration, and leading cross-functional teams to drive technological innovation.
Work at Onsemi
Santosh Menon has held multiple positions at Onsemi, contributing significantly to the company's technology development. He began his tenure in 2006 as a Principal Engineer in Process Integration & Development. He then progressed to various roles, including Senior Principal Engineer in Process Development & Integration from 2009 to 2012, and later as a Supervisor and Technical Program Manager in Technology Development until 2015. Menon served as a Senior Member of Technical Staff, R&D Manager, and Corporate Program Manager from 2015 to 2020. He transitioned to Principal Member of Technical Staff in 2020, before becoming the Senior Director of Technology Development in Central R&D in 2022, where he continues to work.
Education and Expertise
Santosh Menon holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, which he completed from 1988 to 1992. He furthered his education at Clemson University, studying from 1992 to 2000. In 2018, he attended the MIT Sloan School of Management for The Executive Program: Managing Technical Professionals and Organizations. His expertise encompasses program management, process/device integration, and reliability improvements, particularly in deep submicron Digital, Mixed Signal, RF, and High Voltage technologies.
Background
Before joining Onsemi, Santosh Menon worked at LSI Logic Corp. from 2001 to 2006, where he held various roles, including Staff Engineer in Yield Management and Fletcher Rotation Engineer. His extensive background in the semiconductor industry spans over 18 years, focusing on technology research and development. Menon's experience includes leading cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient completion of multiple projects, showcasing his ability to manage complex technical challenges.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Santosh Menon has demonstrated a commitment to technological innovation that drives market leadership. He has a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. His involvement in various roles at Onsemi and LSI Logic Corp. highlights his contributions to advancements in semiconductor technology, particularly in process/device integration and yield improvements.