Abhinav Chikhalkar

Nokia| ex-Intel | IIT Bombay | Photonics | Factory 4.0

Role
Staff Hardware Development Engineer at Nokia
Location
San Jose, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Abhinav Chikhalkar

As a Process Engineer at Intel Corporation with over three years of experience, I specialize in manufacturing process improvement and automation. My recent contributions include implementing over ten automation projects, reducing costs and streamlining tool qualification and maintenance. These efforts have significantly enhanced operational efficiency and aligned with the company’s goals of advancing semiconductor manufacturing. My passion for materials science drives my pursuit of innovative solutions for next-generation semiconductor technologies. With a proven track record in designing experiments and optimizing novel materials, I aim to bridge advanced research with practical applications. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, I am committed to fostering innovation and delivering impactful results.

Experience

  1. Staff Hardware Development Engineer

    Nokia

    Jan 2026 — Present · San Jose, CA, US

Education

  • Arizona State University

    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Materials Science and Engineering

    2015 — 2021

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

    Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) & Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science

    2009 — 2014

Skills

  • Algorithms
  • Programming
  • Java
  • Matlab
  • Python
  • Latex
  • Research
  • Microsoft Office
  • Materials Science
  • Mathematica
  • C++
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data Analysis
  • Simulations

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