Kazuya Daito

Director, Mechanical Engineering at Applied Materials

Role
Director, Mechanical Engineering at Applied Materials
Location
Santa Clara, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Kazuya Daito

Experienced engineering leader with 15 years in semiconductor equipment development, specializing in CVD, PVD, RTP, treatment chambers, and waveguide inspection systems. Skilled in both process and hardware engineering, with a strong track record in managing product development cycles—from concept and feasibility through NPI and customer fab integration. Holder of 20+ granted patents and 20 more in application, fostering team creativity and innovation. Over 9 years in product development management and 6+ years in human management, leading international, multi-disciplinary teams. Known for expertise in pathfinding and early-stage R&D, with solid project management, communication skills, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Experience

  1. Director, Mechanical Engineering

    Applied Materials

    Jul 2020 — Present · Sunnyvale, CA, US

    Photonics Platform Group/Chief Technology Office- Waveguide inspection systems, Waveguide demonstration hardware/frames/EE, Rx integration workflow- System achitecturing, pathfinding(hardware and process), concept validation(hardware and process), system design, detail design, hardware evaluation and optimization, supply chain exploration, machine vision design, motion system design, prototyping

Education

  • Quantic School of Business and Technology

    Executive MBA

  • University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Science - MS, Electrical Engineering

    2021 — 2023

  • Tokyo Institute of Technology

    Bachelor of engineering, Mechanical Engineering

    2005 — 2007

  • Tokyo Institute of Technology

    Master of Engineering - MEng, Mechanical Engineering

    2007 — 2009

Skills

  • Thin Films
  • Metrology
  • Spc
  • Process Engineering
  • Research and Development (R&D)
  • Characterization
  • Cvd
  • Semiconductors
  • Product Engineering
  • Jmp
  • Pvd
  • Silicon
  • R&D
  • Ic
  • Process Simulation
  • Engineering Management
  • Failure Analysis
  • Design of Experiments
  • Manufacturing
  • Semiconductor Industry

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