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
Staff Hardware Development Engineer
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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