Arnab B. - Senior Material Engineer

New York, United States

Experience

Aug 2022 - Present

3 years 4 months

United States

Strong knowledge of vacuum systems — leak detection, pump troubleshooting, contamination control, chamber integrity
Test plan development for particle generation quantification → execution plan → data analysis → report
Developed RGA tool’s calibration process and industrialized it before handing the tool to the supplier (tool setup → calibration → data interpretation)
Provided technical guidance to suppliers to improve their parts’ cleanliness and RGA competency
Supported internal escalations and performed FMEA during unwanted particle generation, stains, rust etc.

Aug 2016 - Jul 2022

6 years

United States

Developed a lateral force calibration method for Atomic Force Microscopy
Investigated friction across the length scale: nano to macroscale (material: Al2O3 on Gold, Si)
Studied the role of in-plane oscillations to reduce friction and investigate the fundamentals behind it
Collaboration & funded by: ExxonMobil, ARMY Research Lab, other UD research labs

Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

2 years 6 months

Bangladesh

Worked as an in-field drill site manager assistant and learned the drilling operations
Designed and supervised the well surveillance program for the BY 2015-16 campaign

Expertise spanning tribology, materials defectivity, and vacuum systems — integrating strong technical depth with problem-solving in advanced instrumentation and semiconductor environments.
Skilled at aligning technical work with cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and supplier interactions.