Steffen K Kaldor
About Steffen K Kaldor
Steffen K. Kaldor serves as the Engineering Director at onsemi, where he oversees teams focused on defect inspection and testing. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Columbia University and has extensive experience in process integration and yield improvement across various roles in the semiconductor industry.
Current Role at Onsemi
Steffen K Kaldor serves as the Engineering Director at onsemi, focusing on Yield, Process Integration, Defect Reduction, Test, and Failure Analysis. He oversees teams dedicated to defect inspection and inline and probe testing of final wafers. His role includes managing failure analysis labs, ensuring that processes are optimized for efficiency and effectiveness. Kaldor has been in this position since 2023, working on-site in Hopewell Junction, New York.
Previous Experience at GLOBALFOUNDRIES
Kaldor held multiple positions at GLOBALFOUNDRIES from 2015 to 2023. He served as Director of Process Integration & Yield Improvement from 2016 to 2020, where he focused on enhancing manufacturing processes. He was also the Deputy Director and Senior Engineering Manager for Process Integration and Yield Improvement for a year in 2015. Additionally, he directed the Etch Engineering Module at Fab 10 from 2020 to 2023, contributing to advancements in semiconductor manufacturing.
Career at International Business Machines
Before his tenure at GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Kaldor worked at International Business Machines (IBM) in various roles. He was the Manager of FEOL/BEOL Integration & Yield from 2009 to 2011, followed by a position as Senior Engineering Manager for Semiconductor Process Integration from 2011 to 2015. He also served as Manufacturing Engineering Manager from 2005 to 2009, gaining extensive experience in semiconductor manufacturing and process optimization.
Educational Background
Steffen K Kaldor holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Columbia University, where he studied from 1996 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University, attending from 1992 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in engineering and process integration within the semiconductor industry.