Andrew Wills
About Andrew Wills
Andrew Wills is a Design Assurance Engineer at Carbon, specializing in product reliability and efficiency through his expertise in polymers and thin films. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry from the University of Minnesota and has extensive experience in various engineering roles across multiple organizations.
Work at Carbon
Andrew Wills has been employed at Carbon as a Design Assurance Engineer since 2022. His role is based in Redwood City, California, where he works on-site. In this position, he focuses on enhancing product reliability and efficiency, leveraging his expertise in polymers and thin films. He enjoys the process of transitioning new materials and layups from concept to pilot manufacturing, contributing to the company's innovative projects.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Wills earned his Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry from the University of Minnesota, where he studied from 2005 to 2011. Prior to this, he obtained a B.A. in Chemistry from Carleton College, completing his studies there from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his specialization in improving product reliability and efficiency.
Professional Background
Andrew Wills has a diverse professional background in materials science and engineering. Before joining Carbon, he worked at MiaSolé as a Cell Product Engineer from 2017 to 2020. He also served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for one year in 2013-2014. His previous roles include Staff Scientist at Advenira Enterprises, Product Development Engineer at SBA Materials, and Staff Reliability Engineer at Solaria Corporation.
Achievements in Engineering
During his career, Andrew Wills developed a failure analysis program aimed at proactively identifying and eliminating weaknesses in product design and manufacturing processes. This initiative reflects his commitment to enhancing product quality and operational efficiency. His experience spans various roles where he has contributed to the advancement of materials and engineering practices.