Craig Metzner

Craig Metzner has a strong background in engineering and leadership roles in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Craig is currently the VP of Engineering at ECI Technology, Inc, where they oversee the software, mechanical, electrical, and test engineering teams. In this role, they are responsible for setting the strategic and technical direction for the engineering organization, managing staffing and schedules, and leading new product development projects.

Prior to their current position, Metzner worked at Veeco as the VP of Engineering for the Compound Semiconductor Division and as the General Manager of the Mechanical Products Division. In these roles, they led large engineering teams and was responsible for the development of equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing, LEDs, lasers, solar cells, RF devices, and read/write heads. Craig also held a brief role at ASM as the Sr. Director of Engineering.

Metzner's earlier experience includes a significant tenure at Applied Materials, where they served as the Director of Engineering for the Epitaxial Silicon Deposition Product Unit within the Front End Products division. Craig was recognized with the Excellence in Leadership award for their exceptional management skills.

Overall, Metzner's work experience demonstrates their expertise in engineering, leadership, and strategic direction in the semiconductor industry, particularly in the development of equipment for semiconductor manufacturing and other thin film devices.

Craig Metzner completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an undisclosed university between 1984 and 1988. Craig then pursued further studies and earned their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from San Diego State University from 1992 to 1994. Additionally, from 1989 to 1990, Craig Metzner attended Stanford University, although it is unclear whether they earned a degree during this period.