James Siacunco
About James Siacunco
James Siacunco is a Principal Systems Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, California, with a background in mechanical design and product development.
Professional Title and Current Position
James Siacunco is a Principal Systems Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been working in this role since 2017 in Livermore, California, United States. His responsibilities include collaborating with component engineers to support anomaly investigations in fielded systems by developing hypotheses and directing detailed investigations into suspect components. Additionally, he interacts with independent assessment organizations to lead efforts in generating technical responses to challenges such as system responses to abnormal environments.
Previous Experience at Clorox R&D
James Siacunco worked at Clorox R&D as a Product Developer from 2007 to 2017. During his 10-year tenure in Pleasanton, CA, he developed products and guided the research and development processes. His role likely involved innovative approaches to product design and practical applications of research outcomes.
Mechanical Design Engineer at Philips Research
From 2000 to 2006, James Siacunco served as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Philips Research in San Jose, CA. Over six years, he engaged in mechanical design engineering, a critical aspect of the research and development initiatives at Philips. His contributions at Philips included work on mechanical systems and components aimed at advancing the company’s research projects.
Early Career at Novellus Systems
James Siacunco started his career at Novellus Systems as a Mechanical Engineer for Product Development. He worked there for four years, from 1996 to 2000, in San Jose, CA. This position involved significant contributions to product development, likely focusing on the mechanical engineering aspects of developing new systems and technologies.
Educational Background
James Siacunco studied at the University of California, Davis, where he pursued Mechanical Design Engineering. He achieved both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in this field, studying from 1989 to 1996. Additionally, he obtained a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1970 from the same university.