DANIEL GOMEZ SANCHEZ
Cardiff,Wales
Summary
Experienced professional with over 15 years in semiconductor cleanroom settings, specialising in process development and troubleshooting. Demonstrated success in project management and budget control, with a history of effective negotiation and cost-saving measures. Detail-oriented and collaborative, contributing to successful product development and project lifecycle management. Ready for immediate relocation to Singapore, focused on utilizing skills for advancement in dynamic environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
PLC Project Lead
KLA (SPTS Division)
Newport, UK
2025.01 - 2026.04
- PLC Project Lead for 3 Projects for the CVD department, one of which is a Level 1 PLC
- Managing PLC project and coordinate different groups within the company to ensure key objectives are met
- Lead and coordinate PLC phase exit reviews for KLA senior leadership
PECVD Principal Process Engineer
KLA (SPTS Division)
Newport, UK
2020.01 - 2024.12
- Assisted in developing and demonstrating PECVD processes to meet customer specifications.
- Conducted assessments of results using analytical equipment and software tools such as Excel.
- Supported troubleshooting and investigating faults on process solutions, both in-house and in the field.
- Established effective relationships with customers and team members for clear communication of results and ideas.
- Contributed to writing technical reports for patent applications and technical papers for conferences and seminars.
- Mentored less senior team members and led by example in daily tasks.
Research Associate
Cardiff University
Cardiff
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Assisted in research on III-Vs LEEM-MBE.
- Contributed to submission of two proposals for research funding over one year.
- Supported network building internally and externally to influence decisions and share research ideas.
Cardiff University Ambassador
Cardiff University
Cardiff
2016.01 - 2019.01
- Demonstrated lab experiments for prospective students during offer holder days and open days at Cardiff University.
Laboratory teaching assistant
Cardiff University
Cardiff
2016.01 - 2019.01
- Facilitated understanding of laboratory concepts for undergraduate students in second-year physics courses.
Research assistant
ISOM-UPM
Madrid
2013.01 - 2016.01
- Conducted research on III-V semiconductors for ISOM in Madrid, focusing on optical and morphological characterisation of crystal defects in MBE-grown SAG-GaN nanostructures.
Education
PhD - Physics (Semiconductors)
Cardiff University
Cardiff 2016.04 - 2019.09
Masters Degree (MSc) - Materials Engineering
Technical University of Madrid
Madrid 2014.09 - 2016.01
Bachelor's Degree (BSc) - Materials Engineering
Technical University of Madrid
Madrid 2010.09 - 2014.07
Skills
- Organisational and time management
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Team collaboration and independence
- Attention to detail and multitasking
- Project management and oversight
- Financial management and budget control
- Project lifecycle knowledge
Websites
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
AVAILABILITY
Two months notice. Less if required and possible.
Certification
Certificate in:
- Leadership Styles
- Teamwork
- Assertiveness
- Having Challenging Conversations
- Problem Solving
LANGUAGES SKILLS
English (Bilingual)
Native
Spanish (Bilingual)
Native
French (B1 level)
Elementary
Portuguese (B1 level)
Elementary
Italian (B1 level)
Elementary
Finnish (A1 level)
Beginner
Hindi (learning)
Beginner
Chinese (learning)
Beginner
Timeline
PLC Project Lead
KLA (SPTS Division)
2025.01 - 2026.04
PECVD Principal Process Engineer
KLA (SPTS Division)
2020.01 - 2024.12
Research Associate
Cardiff University
2019.01 - 2020.01
PhD - Physics (Semiconductors)
Cardiff University
2016.04 - 2019.09
Cardiff University Ambassador
Cardiff University
2016.01 - 2019.01
Laboratory teaching assistant
Cardiff University
2016.01 - 2019.01
Masters Degree (MSc) - Materials Engineering
Technical University of Madrid
2014.09 - 2016.01
Research assistant
ISOM-UPM
2013.01 - 2016.01
Bachelor's Degree (BSc) - Materials Engineering
Technical University of Madrid
2010.09 - 2014.07