Richard Powers

Richard Powers has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Richard started their career in the U.S Navy as a Nuclear Field Electrician from December 1987 to December 1993. After that, they worked as an Equipment Maintenance Technician at Motorola from August 1994 to March 1999. Following this, they served as a Process Engineering Technician at Freescale Semiconductors from an unspecified date in 1999 to June 2006. Richard then joined NXP Semiconductors as a Process Engineer in June 2006 and worked there until November 2019. In this role, they managed day-to-day operations, conducted customer audits, and oversaw processes involving equipment worth over $20 million. Currently, Richard is working as a Packaging Engineering Technician at Criteria Labs since January 2020. Their responsibilities in this role include programming reflow ovens, pick and place tools, epoxy dispense tools, equipment calibrations, and maintenance. With their extensive experience in technical and engineering roles, Richard brings valuable expertise to the table.

Richard Powers began their education at the US Navy Nuclear Power School in 1988, where they did not pursue a degree but focused on nuclear power-related studies. After completing their time there in 1989, they went on to earn an Associates of Science degree in Engineering from Austin Community College, where they studied from 1995 to 2000. In 1992 and 1993, Richard also received certification as an Industrial Electronics Technician, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.