Joseph Ikogho

About Joseph Ikogho

Results-oriented Computer Engineer with proven success driving process improvements, yield enhancement, and tool reliability in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing at Intel. I led critical initiatives in tool qualification, global technology transfers, and data-driven process optimization, directly improving factory uptime and cross-site alignment. My technical foundation spans hardware-software systems, networking, cybersecurity fundamentals, and IT support—allowing me to bridge engineering, operations, and digital infrastructure. Key Achievements: • Spearheaded tool transfer projects between global fabs—cutting setup time and accelerating time-to-yield. • Resolved process excursions through data-driven root-cause analysis, boosting reliability KPIs. • Built dashboards for real-time monitoring, enhancing decision-making speed. • Increased tool uptime by 15% through predictive maintenance and process improvements. I’m passionate about advanced manufacturing, continuous improvement, and digital transformation in industrial environments. Let’s connect if you’re working on challenges in semiconductor engineering, smart factory systems, or tech-enabled operations.

Experience

1. Process Engineer

   Intel

   Feb 2024 — Present · US

   Owns critical high volume manufacturing equipment and processes that enable rapid device miniaturization and the mass production of integrated circuits.Conducts tests and measurements of their operations to ensure control over critical dimensions and defectivity of the process line.Recommends and implements modifications for operating the equipment in order to improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques and optimizing production output for existing products, to meet safety, quality and cost indicator goals.Grows insitu manufacturing capacity to high volumes to demonstrate the technology capability while simultaneously transferring the technology to counterparts in manufacturing sites across the globe.Owns execution of maintenance and repair activities for equipment and relevant module of components. Initiates and owns the continuous improvement of equipment and process for key performance indicators (e.g, safety, quality, cost, productivity, defects, and yield) and works with equipment suppliers as required.Owns process development line items aligned to high volume process nodes.Participates in the transfer of technology to other sites through training and audit of installation and qualification outcomes to ensure matched processing across sites.Owns development and optimization of excursion prevention systems for the equipment and process.Owns detection of discrepant material or activities of the equipment and process. During factory ramps, owns equipment install/conversion and qualification to ensure tools are installed safely and on schedule, while meeting all quality/matching criteria (from design through Safety Level 1 and Safety Level Supplier milestones, Intel qual and manufacturing readiness processes).

Education

• Ambrose Alli University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

• The University of New Mexico

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Engineering

• Enugu State University of Science and Technology

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2019 — 2021