Frank Supplieth

With my background in solid state electronics I startet my carrier in a 6in CMOS wafer fab (X-FAB) as a process engineer responsible for defect engineering. The detection and analysis of countless defect mechanisms helped me to get a deep understanding about the semiconductor manufacturing. After a view years I decided to switch to the semiconductor equipment manufacturers. As an technical application engineer I learned a lot about the sales and development process and worked close with my customers all over Europe. Most of all I appreciate to had the opportunity to get a closer look at the Japanese and Asian culture during my 9 years working for Hitachi High Technologies Europe. After handling and solving a lot of technical challenges it was time for me to make the next step. To take personal responsibilities as a team leader was a highlight of my carrier! It was very interesting and a new experience to guide my team to fulfill all challenges of the daily (24/7) manufacturing work. The team lead helped my to develop and improve my communicative skills, diplomacy and leadership. At the beginning of my carrier I always wanted to work and live abroad for a couple of years! 5 years ago this dream became true. Together with my family I moved to Texas to establish and ramp up a SiC production line. New colleagues, processes, equipment all at ones! I’m very happy that we took this opportunity. To build something new which wasn’t there before is something I always like to challenge.