Chian Yang Tan

Chian Yang Tan is a Staff Engineer at Seagate Technology, specializing in magnetron sputtering process engineering and lean physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques. They have previously held positions as a Senior Engineer and Engineer in sputter processes, leading teams and implementing Six Sigma tools to enhance process performance and efficiency. Chian began their career as an untrained graduate teacher and has also worked as a materials science editor. They hold a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Materials Engineering and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Materials Science.