Program management is often an overlooked necessity when working with an OEM for automated microelectronics equipment. Organizations need this critical line of support when dealing with complex hybrid programs or unique product builds. Program managers are an exclusive point of contact for organizations, supporting a customer from order to buy-off and ensuring delivery of the expected solution.
At Palomar Technologies, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver worldwide solutions
tailored to your unique microelectronic assembly challenges. We manage our system orders in a series of phases. Through each of these phases, a dedicated Program Manager provides a single point of contact for our customer. At the initial quotation phase, our Program Managers (PMs) ensure that needs and requirements are understood so that the quoted system provides the expected production. At the delivery phase, the PM ensures the system meets all needs and requirements, and that the system will be delivered on schedule. At the installation phase, the PM again ensures the installed system meets production expectations.
The foundation of Palomar Program Management can be summarized in just a few words: we listen to you. We believe every customer is unique and we pride ourselves on solving your microelectronic assembly challenges.
Palomar Technologies Program Management
With an average of over 25 years industry experience, each PM at Palomar has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and is uniquely qualified to partner with you. Ricardo Saldana, our Lead Program Manager, is a PE and has earned a professional certificate in program management.
Our PMs have a detailed understanding of Palomar’s core products, technologies and competencies including, but not limited to:
- Microelectronics assembly process development
- Mechatronics development
- Ultra-precision machine design and motion control
- Precision force control
- Vision system hardware and software
- Machine control software
- Analysis of your process data
- Factory automation
- Material handling
- Worldwide service and sales
- User training
- Maintenance training
- Industry-proven standard products: wire bonders, die bonders, eutectic handlers, heated stages and variety material handling and presentation options.
PMs apply decades of expertise and understanding to the details of your equipment configuration and the application of your production requirements, with a seamless transition from sales to production to installation.
Meet Some of Palomar Technologies Program Management Team
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Ricardo Saldana Ricardo Saldana earned his B.S degree in Electrical Engineering from San Diego State University in 1989. He began his career with Hughes Aircraft Company (now Palomar Technologies) in 1989 as an electrical engineer working on electrical and system designs for both the wire bonders and die bonders. Mr. Saldana was awarded the Hughes Aircraft Technical Achievement Award in 1992 for the infrared safety light curtain still in use on the 3500-R Die Bonder. He was promoted to engineering manager of the 2460 and 2470 in 1994. He was promoted to program management in 2000. Mr. Saldana successfully completed the Project Management certificate program through UCSD, and has earned the Project Management Professional certificate. |
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James ("Jim") O’Bryan James ("Jim") O’Bryan joined Palomar Technologies in 1997 after receiving his Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University. Initially hired for software and systems support on the 3500-II Die Bonder, Jim has moved through many titles at Palomar: Software Engineer, System Engineer, Software Manager and finally as Chief Engineer. Jim was instrumental in the conceptualization, development, and productizing of the 6500 Die Bonder and the Bond Data Miner. |
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William ("Willie") Forsythe William (“Willie”) Forsyth has over 40 years of industry experience in electronics manufacturing, automation, and equipment/process development. Mr. Forsyth studied Mechanical Engineering at London University Ext. and received a Diploma in Mechanical Technology from British Columbia Institute of Technology. Prior to his career at Palomar Technologies, he was the Design Manager for Automated Systems at Kyocera International and an Equipment Engineering Manager at Alcoa Electronic Packaging. |
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Allan Hass
Director of Engineering and Operations
Palomar Technologies, Inc.