Professional Background

• PVD Manufacturing Engineer CNSE, 2020-Present
• Metrology Process Engineer GLOBALFOUNDRIES, 2016-2020
• SUNY Research Foundation Research Assistant CNSE, 2014-2016
• Construction and Remodeling Contractor, 2011-2014
• Airborne Infantry United States Army, 2007-2011

Education

• Ph.D. Nanoscale Engineering CNSE, 2024 (Anticipated)
• M.S. Electrical Engineering Clarkson University, 2019
• B.S. Nanoscale Science SUNY Albany, 2017

Responsibilities

As the META (Material Engineering Technology Accelerator) program Physical Vapor Deposition Manufacturing Engineer, Nick Pieniazek is tasked with maintaining the overall tool health and daily processes of all PVD tools within the META 300mm fab and acts as the primary interface with thin films vendors and process developers alike.