Calvin Wu

About Calvin Wu

Yu-Han is a Mechanical Engineer who graduated from UC Berkeley. He is passionate about innovation, optimizing technology, and developing new solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and make technology more diverse and convenient. Currently, he provides solutions for production challenges related to Applied Materials\' electrostatic chucks (ESC), heaters, chambers, and process modules across various technologies, including PECVD, CVD, PVD, and SACVD, supporting top manufacturers worldwide. He also worked as a Summer Intern at TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) during the summer of 2023, winning 4th place in the TSMC intern final competition. Additionally, he studied Mechanical Engineering at Penn State University. He has experience in CPU water cooling systems, involving data acquisition, processes, and analysis. For the senior corporation-sponsored project, his team secured first place among 148 teams at PSU. He is willing to communicate, exchange thoughts, accept different opinions, and share his experiences with colleagues, friends, and others. He is familiar with various computer programs, such as SolidWorks, Matlab, and Arduino Uno, and has fundamental knowledge in subjects like Math, Physics, and Thermodynamics. He can also simulate different mechanical systems using the appropriate software to find optimal solutions.

Experience

1. Mechanical Engineer

   Applied Materials

   Jul 2024 — Present · Santa Clara, CA, US

   Developing optimization and repair solutions for heaters and electrostatic chucks utilized in PECVD, CVD, and PVD processes for leading semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.2. Driving continuous improvement initiatives for existing CVD and PVD products to enhance performance and reliability.3. Collaborating with suppliers to maximize uptime and efficiency of wafer production tools.4. Analyzing PECVD, CVD, and PVD chamber designs, as well as pedestal configurations, to deliver improvement plans and execute root cause failure analysis (FA).5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead engineering projects aimed at optimizing tool performance and enhancing product throughput.

Education

• University of California, Berkeley

  Master of Engineering - MEng, Mechanical Engineering in Product Desgin

• Penn State University

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering