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
Director, Mechanical Engineering
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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