Eric Berkenkotter

Eric Berkenkotter is a seasoned Quality Engineering professional with extensive experience in various managerial roles across the semiconductor and telecommunications industries. Currently serving as a Senior Quality Engineer at Comtech Telecommunications Corp. since December 2022, Eric has previously held positions including Quality Assurance Manager at Cobham SATCOM and Vintage 99 Label Mfg, Inc. Additionally, Eric managed quality functions at Festo USA and Ferrotec, ensuring high standards in semiconductor equipment production. As Supplier Quality Manager at SolarCity, Eric oversaw the quality of process materials, while earlier roles included Director of Quality Assurance at Thomas West, Inc. and Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Solyndra, focusing on supplier qualification and continuous improvement initiatives. Eric's career also includes significant contributions at Seagate Technology and StorMedia in new product quality engineering and R&D management. Eric earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, and an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix.