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Ian Wagstaffe

GaAs Technology Manager at Sparc Foundry – Technology Solutions

As a Results-focused and highly innovative Process Engineering Manager with extensive experience in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry, I have managed a team of 19 engineers in the Wet Cleaning, CMP, Diffusion, and Photolithography areas. With a sound track record of successfully taking projects from concept to design to installation and a champion of Lean continuous improvement techniques, I am committed to driving innovation and delivering results in complex manufacturing environments.

My sound background in precision engineering, high-quality standards, and industrial chemistry has equipped me with a deep understanding of the importance of accuracy in manufacturing processes. As a specialist in the use of Statistical data to model processes to drive improvement, I am well-equipped to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions that optimize efficiency and reduce waste.

Moreover, as a Development Process Engineer, I have extensive experience in design and development, which has given me a wide perspective on manufacturing operations.

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About Sparc Foundry

SPARC Foundry will produce PICs (Photonic Integrated Circuits) and discrete components based on Group III‑V semiconductors. It will have the capacity to develop 20,000 wafers per year with different types of technologies based on Group III‑V materials, including GaAs (Gallium Arsenide), InP (Indium Phosphide) and GaN (Gallium Nitride). These components are used across industries such as automotive, telecommunications, quantum computing, consumer electronics, defence, aerospace and medicine.

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