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Registration: 10.11.2025

Sharmila Shanmugam

Specialization: Mechanical Engineer
— Accomplished Mechanical Engineer with 7+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing and new product development, currently leading subsystem design and validation at Lam Research. — Specialized in vacuum and pressure subsystems—including manometers, throttle valves, MFCs, UPCs, foreline heater jackets, and isolation valves—with proven expertise in reliability calculation and pressure component validation. — Skilled in cost optimization, DFM, and CAD (Creo, NX), and well-versed in global standards (ASME, SEMI). — Recognized patent holder and gold medalist, with a track record of driving product excellence and cross-functional collaboration. Achievements: — Patent Holder: Contactless Wafer Temperature Measurement system. — Gold Medal: Awarded for academic excellence in Engineering. — ELITE Go-Kart Competition: Ranked 6th nationally in the technical virtual round. — National Techno Exhibition: Secured 3rd place for innovative project presentation.
— Accomplished Mechanical Engineer with 7+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing and new product development, currently leading subsystem design and validation at Lam Research. — Specialized in vacuum and pressure subsystems—including manometers, throttle valves, MFCs, UPCs, foreline heater jackets, and isolation valves—with proven expertise in reliability calculation and pressure component validation. — Skilled in cost optimization, DFM, and CAD (Creo, NX), and well-versed in global standards (ASME, SEMI). — Recognized patent holder and gold medalist, with a track record of driving product excellence and cross-functional collaboration. Achievements: — Patent Holder: Contactless Wafer Temperature Measurement system. — Gold Medal: Awarded for academic excellence in Engineering. — ELITE Go-Kart Competition: Ranked 6th nationally in the technical virtual round. — National Techno Exhibition: Secured 3rd place for innovative project presentation.

Skills

Creo 2.0
Unigraphics NX 12
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Solid Edge
Manometers
Throttle Valves
MFCs
UPCs
Foreline Heater Jackets
Isolation Valves
NPD
Concept to Production
Prototyping
Fit & Function Testing
Reliability Calculations
GD&T
Macro Flow
Vactran
MathCAD
SEMI (S23, S58, S2, S22, E012, E056)
ASME Y14.5
P&IDs
Interconnect Diagrams
PLM
Teamcenter
SAP
BOM
Should-Costing
Alpha/Beta Validation
Manufacturing Support
Cost Reduction
Cross-Functional Coordination

Work experience

Mechanical Technical Lead Engineer
since 01.2020 - Till the present day |Lam Research
Creo 2.0, Unigraphics NX 12, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Manometers, Throttle Valves, MFCs, UPCs, Foreline Heater Jackets, Isolation Valves, NPD, Concept to Production, Prototyping, Fit & Function Testing, Reliability Calculations, GD&T, Macro Flow, Vactran, MathCAD, SEMI, ASME Y14.5, P&IDs, Interconnect Diagrams, PLM, Teamcenter, SAP, BOM, Should-Costing, Alpha/Beta Validation, Manufacturing Support
● Lead engineer responsible for developing, sustaining, and validating subsystems for Etch Handlers and Process Modules within the semiconductor domain. ● Spearheaded reliability calculations and design validation for critical pressure components in vacuum subsystems, ensuring conformance with SEMI and ASME standards. ● Improved subsystem performance and reliability by addressing NSRs (Non-Standard Requests) and enhancing existing designs using Creo and NX, resulting in 25% faster assembly time. ● Conducted Alpha and Beta validation by designing and executing detailed test plans, in collaboration with field engineers, leading to a 30% reduction in design iterations. ● Reduced manufacturing costs by 18% by collaborating with the Should-Costing team and optimizing designs for manufacturability and supplier capabilities. ● Supported cross-functional teams, including Program Management, Supply Chain, and Quality, to troubleshoot issues and ensure timely part procurement and validation.
Mechanical Design Engineer
01.2017 - 01.2020 |Lam Research
Creo 2.0, Unigraphics NX 12, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Manometers, Throttle Valves, MFCs, UPCs, Foreline Heater Jackets, Isolation Valves, NPD, Concept to Production, Prototyping, Fit & Function Testing, Reliability Calculations, GD&T, Macro Flow, Vactran, MathCAD, SEMI, ASME Y14.5, P&IDs, Interconnect Diagrams, PLM, Teamcenter, SAP, BOM, Should-Costing, Alpha/Beta Validation, Manufacturing Support
● Provided design support for semiconductor subsystem programs such as RPDP Power Box and LRT Foreline. ● Improved product manufacturability and reduced production rework by designing accurate and compliant mechanical parts using Creo and AutoCAD. ● Released complete and accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) and design documentation through PLM tools like Teamcenter, enhancing workflow efficiency. ● Addressed product lifecycle challenges by updating component specifications and collaborating with quality teams, improving release timelines by 15%.

Educational background

Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree)
2013 - 2017
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology

Languages

KannadaNativeEnglishAdvancedHindiAdvancedTamilUpper Intermediate