Kotze Toshev
About Kotze Toshev
Kotze Toshev is a Test Engineer at QuEST Global with extensive experience in product development, test engineering, and quality improvement across multiple companies and regions.
Company
Kotze Toshev is currently employed at QuEST Global as a Test Engineer. QuEST Global is a leading engineering services company providing comprehensive solutions across various industrial sectors.
Title
Kotze Toshev holds the position of Test Engineer at QuEST Global. His role involves designing testing processes, implementing test solutions, and ensuring the reliability and functionality of engineering products.
Previous Experience at GLOBALFOUNDRIES
From 2017 to 2018, Kotze Toshev worked as a Product Development Engineer at GLOBALFOUNDRIES in the Burlington, Vermont Area. During his 10-month tenure, he contributed to the development and innovation of semiconductor products in a highly competitive market.
Previous Experience at IBM
Kotze Toshev had a lengthy tenure at IBM, working as a Test Engineer and Quality Engineer from 1999 to 2014. During his 15 years at IBM in Essex Junction, Vermont, USA, he enhanced manufacturing processes for custom-logic integrated circuits (ICs) using LEAN manufacturing initiatives and Six-Sigma tools. Additionally, he led a cross-functional team focused on continuous quality improvement, efficiency, and cost savings.
Education and Expertise
Kotze Toshev pursued his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Université de Montréal - École Polytechnique de Montréal from 1993 to 1995. He also holds a Master's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Technical University of Sofia. Over his career, he has designed over 30 Printed Circuit Boards and wafer probes for various test platforms and implemented a wafer mavericks screening process specifically for custom logic integrated circuits.