GEM-SET : Girls' E-Mentoring Program : Science | Engineering | Technology
Home
Welcome
Mentors
Partners
Calendar of Events
Daily Digest
Contacts
SET Links
FAQs
Mentors

Kristine Knox
Senior Quality Engineer
Raytheon
Dallas, TX
 

Education:

Master of Science: Safety Engineering with emphasis in Biomechanics, Texas A&M University May, 2000
Awards: National Science Foundation Research Assistantship
Bachelor of Science: Bioengineering, Texas A&M University December, 1997
Awards: Safety Certificate

Current Responsibilities:
Currently, I am a Senior Engineer supporting a Multichip Module manufacturing operation. I provide technical support to customers and suppliers needed to operate a manufacture site. I have assisted with the implementation of lean manufacturing, which has significantly increased our output per month. I have also begun to work with the financial aspect of a manufacturing job by taking over the management overhead expenses. I continue my duties as the chair of the Technical Review Board, which manages the Multichip Module Baseline Process Flow.

Past responsibilities:
Formerly, I was the Quality Engineer for Microelectronics Products, which range from ASIC design to Multichip Module manufacturing. I provided assistance to Design and Development Programs by reviewing contracts, requirements and design drawings. I also assisted Production Programs by performing product evaluation and disposition, as well as act as a customer liaison for all product performance. In the manufacturing environment, I assisted in process improvements and create and plan all product qualifications.

The best part about my job is:
The People - I have had an opportunity to work and learn from some of the most talented engineers who have shown great dedication getting the job done right. These opportunities have given me an appreciation and understanding of the technological challenges in the Microelectronics field.

I chose a career in engineering because:
Since I was a child, I have always been interested in "what made things tic" and was fascinated with biology. So I choose a field that was related to technology and biology. Bioengineering was a perfect fit.

My advice to the next generation of engineers would be:
Be bold with your ideas. The world is always looking for new technology and people with innovative ideas. Engineers who have bold ideas will achieve great things.