Jim R. Rodriguez

Jim R. Rodriguez is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technology development, program management, and business development within the optical and semiconductor industries. Currently serving as the Director of Technology Development at ZYGO Corporation since June 2021, Jim focuses on advancing precision optics for semiconductor EUVL. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Manager of Optical Coatings at Raytheon Intelligence & Space, where management of the Optical Coatings Group involved precision optics for aerospace and space programs. Jim also held positions as Vice President of Business Development and Director of Research and Development at Rigaku Innovative Technologies, leading significant initiatives in the semiconductor field and overseeing R&D operations. Early career experience includes production and project management at Osmic Inc., where the ramp-up of advanced thin film product production was directed. Jim R. Rodriguez holds a BS in Physics/Computer Science and two MS degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University and Lawrence Technological University.