Robert Buchanan

Robert Buchanan has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Robert is currently working as an Engineering Director at Ultra Clean Technology since 2022. Before that, they served as an Operations Engineering Manager at Nordson MEDICAL from 2019 to 2022, where they were responsible for planning and delivering manufacturing ventures for medical device assembly and extruded medical tubing businesses.

Prior to that, Buchanan worked at Creganna Medical as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer from 2017 to 2019. In this role, they managed a team of engineers and provided technical support for medical device manufacturing lines.

Buchanan also has experience working at Intel Corporation, where they held multiple positions. As an Engineering Manager from 2016 to 2016, they managed manufacturing operations and process sustaining. As an Operations Group Leader from 2014 to 2015, they directed resources and activities to maximize production capability. Robert also served as a Staff Process Engineer from 2010 to 2014, managing technology transfers and leading teams for process improvement. Additionally, they worked as a Senior Process Engineer from 2004 to 2010, focusing on quality systems, new product introduction, and yield improvement projects.

Earlier in their career, Buchanan worked at iFire Technology as a Research and Development Engineer from 2001 to 2004, where they owned the patterning processes and improved productivity. Robert also worked at Newport Wafer Fab, serving as a Manufacturing Team Leader from 1998 to 2001 and as a Yield analysis/enhancement Process Engineer from 1996 to 1998.

Overall, Buchanan has a wealth of experience in engineering and operations management across various industries.

Robert Buchanan earned a Master's Degree in Electronics Engineering from Queen's University Belfast in 1994-1995. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering from Waterford Institute of Technology in 1991-1994. In addition, they hold a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from CORDATUS CONSULTING LTD.