ITEC
Ekaterina Khadikova is a seasoned professional in the field of physics and engineering, currently serving as a Principal Process Engineer at ITEC since November 2022. Previously, Ekaterina was an R&D Scientist at HyET Solar B.V. from May 2019 to May 2021, focusing on reliability studies of thin-film flexible solar modules and process improvements in production machinery. Prior experience includes roles as a researcher at Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, where research involved heat propagation in magnetic materials, and a Marie-Curie Fellow researcher analyzing optical condensed matter. Additionally, Ekaterina contributed as an R&D engineer at Gipronickel Institute and as a researcher at Fock Institute of Physics in gas-phase photoprocesses. Educational achievements include a Master of Science in Physics from St. Petersburg State University, complemented by participation in a student exchange program at Umea University in Sweden.
ITEC
ITEC is a semiconductor equipment manufacturing company producing a range of instruments, including die attach and die bond machinery, test and vision equipment, and software solutions for process optimization. We partner with semiconductor companies looking for a competitive technological edge in semiconductor manufacturing. High volume, high speed, and high accuracy semiconductor manufacturing – this is what we excel at. Our customers benefit from our sustainable and upgradable manufacturing solutions that can deliver the output with the minimal total cost of ownership. We’re a reliable ally that aims to serve the customers by sharing our production expertise and strengthening their position in the market. We do this through data intelligence enabled by our state-of-art software, plus AI and Smart Equipment. With a base of more than 2500 of the industry’s most advanced tools, we enable our customers to assemble and test 250 million semiconductors every single day. We aspire to push the boundaries of semiconductor productivity, and we’re confident we can succeed. As an organization, we’re committed to incorporating the latest technologies and process expertise into tailored solutions that enable our clients to excel in quality, productivity, and sustainability. We’re confident we can accomplish this because of the people who are the core of our success. We rely on a team of creative and forward-thinking engineers specializing in physics, electrical engineering, optics, mechanical engineering, and software engineering. Knowledge and talent are the two essential parts of our long-term strategy and business aspirations. We are dedicated to growing sustainably, staying mindful of our corporate and social responsibility and contributing to innovation in the semiconductor world on a global scale.