Daniel Topley
About Daniel Topley
Daniel Topley serves as the Process Engineering Manager at Materion Corporation in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in engineering management, having previously worked at Emcore Corporation and Texas Instruments, and he also owns and directs business optimization at Megalith Solutions in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Work at Materion
Daniel Topley has been serving as the Process Engineering Manager at Materion Corporation since 2018. His role involves overseeing process engineering operations at the company's facility located in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Prior to this position, he worked as the Process Engineering Lead at Materion from 2014 to 2018, where he contributed to various engineering projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience at Emcore Corporation
Before joining Materion, Daniel Topley held multiple positions at Emcore Corporation. He served as the Engineering Manager from 2005 to 2012, where he managed engineering teams and projects. He also worked as Operations Manager from 2012 to 2014, focusing on operational efficiency and process improvements at the company's facility in Alhambra, California.
Internship and Early Career at Texas Instruments
Daniel Topley's early career included significant experience at Texas Instruments. He began as a Photolithography Engineering Intern in 2000 for seven months, gaining practical exposure in the field. He later returned to Texas Instruments as a Photolithography Engineer from 2001 to 2005, where he worked on photolithography processes and technology development.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Topley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from New Mexico State University, where he studied from 1996 to 2001. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from The University of New Mexico, completing his studies from 2007 to 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in both engineering and business optimization.
Current Role at Megalith Solutions
In addition to his role at Materion, Daniel Topley is the Owner and Director of Business Optimization at Megalith Solutions, a position he has held since 2013. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he focuses on enhancing business processes and operational efficiency for various clients.