Michael Pierce

Michael Pierce is a Sr. Process Engineer at Lam Research, bringing thirty years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with half spent in 3-5 compound R&D and equipment roles. They have worked on-site at major companies in Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan, living in Japan for ten years and collaborating with three Japanese companies, where they developed basic proficiency in Japanese. Michael's expertise includes PECVD processes and technical marketing, supported by prior roles at Vitesse Semiconductor, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and Novellus Systems, among others. They have an educational background in mechanical engineering and general studies from institutions such as Massasoit Community College and Washtenaw Community College.