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Robert Bohl
Research Assistant · Electrical Engineering Technology
robbiebohl@gmail.com robbohl.com linkedin.com/in/robert-bohl-9762a3279 Garrison, NY
Experience
Research Assistant
Jan 2026 – Present
SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Nanotechnology Center · Utica, NY
  • SEM and EDS analysis of thin-film samples and semiconductor structures
  • Surface topology characterization using Atomic Force Microscopy
  • Thin-film deposition via sputter coating and electrochemical methods
  • Vacuum system troubleshooting and preventive maintenance
  • Experimental documentation and technical procedure writeups
Student Coordinator – Nanotechnology Lab
Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
SUNY Polytechnic Institute · Utica, NY · Part-time
  • Managed daily lab operations and equipment scheduling, ensuring instrument availability and safety compliance
  • Trained and mentored incoming students on AFM, SEM, and other advanced metrology instruments
  • Served as primary liaison between students, faculty, and staff to coordinate lab resources
Technician II
Jul 2023 – Aug 2025
Gap Inc. – Distribution Center · Fishkill, NY
Promoted: Assistant Technician → Technician I → Technician II within 13 months; returned seasonally 2024–2025
  • Diagnosed and repaired faults across automated conveyor and sortation systems, minimizing unplanned downtime
  • Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, sorters, divert systems, and VFD drive components
  • Utilized PLCs and HMI interfaces (Ignition, Rockwell) to monitor system performance, identify alarms, and execute adjustments
  • Maintained detailed maintenance records and communicated equipment status to supervisors and operations teams
Overnight Stocker
May – Aug 2022
The Home Depot · Garrison, NY
  • Forklift operation, overnight inventory management, and product restocking
Education
Bachelor of Science – Electrical Engineering Technology
SUNY Polytechnic Institute · Utica, NY
Coursework: Semiconductor Fabrication, Thin Films, Circuit Analysis, Digital Systems, Control Systems
Sep 2024 – Dec 2025
Associate of Science – Electrical Technology
Dutchess Community College · Poughkeepsie, NY
Coursework: Control Panel Design, Autodesk Inventor, Electronics, PLC Programming, Industrial Wiring
Sep 2022 – Aug 2024
Technical Skills
Semiconductor & Nanofab: Thin Film Deposition, Wafer Oxidation, Sputter Coating, Electrodeposition, Die Saw, Die Bonder, Flip Chip Bonder, Wire Bonder
Engineering Tools: MATLAB, Autodesk Inventor, PLC (Codesys, Rockwell), HMI (Ignition)
Metrology & Analysis: AFM, SEM, EDS, Hall Effect Measurement, Solar Simulator
Equipment Maintenance: Conveyor Systems, Preventive/Corrective Maintenance, Electromechanical Troubleshooting, LOTO
Web & Software: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python (familiar), Linux / Raspberry Pi
Other: Forklift Operation, EHS Compliance, Technical Documentation, Laboratory Safety
Selected Projects
Thin-Film Solar Cell (Fall 2024): CuO/ZnO cell via sputtering and electrodeposition; characterized with SEM, AFM, and solar simulator
Portable Sensor Bay (Fall 2025, ETC 423 Capstone): Modular multi-sensor data acquisition system for field measurements
Arduino RC Car (Spring 2024, DCC Capstone): Wireless car with custom Arduino transmitter/receiver
AFM Surface Viewer: Interactive 3D browser tool for AFM .tiff scan visualization (robbohl.com)
EDS Spectrum Analyzer: Web-based EDS spectrum analysis and peak identification tool (robbohl.com)
Hall Effect Analyzer: Analyzer for Ecopia HMS .hall measurement files with Excel export (robbohl.com)
Organizations
Wildcat Fluid Power Club
Sep 2024 – Dec 2025
Electronics Team Lead · SUNY Polytechnic Institute
  • Designed electronic control systems for competitive hydraulic/pneumatic machinery
  • Developed HMI interface and PLC logic for competition robot
Recognitions
  • Featured in The New York Times (2024), DCC Mechatronics Lab
  • Invited speaker, DCC Mechatronics Lab Grand Opening (Oct 2023)
  • Invited speaker, Dutchess County State of the County Address (Early 2024)