Glen Gilchrist

Glen Gilchrist, PhD, is an accomplished engineer with extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, currently serving as Director of Engineering at Axcelis Technologies since November 2023 and as Deputy Director of Process and Device Engineering at onsemi since July 2022. With a career spanning over 30 years, Glen has demonstrated expertise in managing engineering teams, driving high-value manufacturing solutions, and innovating new technologies, as evidenced by the award of 25 US patents. Previous roles include Senior Process Engineer at Applied Materials, where Glen executed notable CMOS device demos, and as Principal Equipment Engineer at Axcelis Technologies, leading key product launches. Glen holds a PhD in Chemistry from Carleton University in Canada.