Bryan Hackleman
Mechanical Engineer in Semiconductor Industry in Fort Collins, CO
Bryan Hackleman is a Mechanical Engineer working in the semiconductor industry at Advanced Energy, based in Fort Collins, Colorado. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing products for plasma thin-film industries, including semiconductors, flat panel displays, data storage, telecommunications networks, solar cells, medical devices, and architectural glass.
In his role, he demonstrates strong analytical skills in research, evaluation, problem-solving, and troubleshooting. He excels in project planning, management, documentation, and technical writing. His expertise includes familiarity with ASME Y14.5 GD&T and proficiency in various CAD programs such as PTC Creo, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, and Fluent. Bryan is skilled in Excel, Matlab, and Minitab data analysis, finite element analysis, and computational fluid dynamics. He possesses extensive knowledge of Design-For-Manufacture (DFM) and Design-For-Manufacturing-Assembly (DFMA) principles.
At Advanced Energy, Bryan is responsible for designing equipment used in semiconductor device production. He utilizes SolidWorks to create derivative RF generators tailored to meet specific customer requirements. He designs sheet-metal enclosures, stamped and extruded heatsinks, and cable assemblies.
Bryan Hackleman supports and maintains the company's existing RF generator product lines by qualifying new mechanical and electrical components as replacements for obsolete or scarce parts. He performs thermal analysis to ensure the high reliability of these products. His role also includes addressing mechanical component issues in production, such as DFM concerns, and refining assembly operations to improve ease of assembly.
He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University (CSU). His master's thesis focused on regenerating oxidation catalysts through chemical washing. He co-authored a paper on this topic, which he presented at the 2018 Gas Machinery Conference in Kansas City, Missouri.
Bryan Hackleman is also an aspiring artist who is passionate about painting and drawing, mainly oil paintings and landscapes. He hopes to turn his artistic hobby into a side career. In addition to his creative pursuits, he enjoys outdoor activities such as fly fishing and hiking, reflecting his Colorado roots. He is a lifelong learner who enjoys reading and exploring new ideas that inspire his work and interests.