# Joshua Staggs

> Staff Engineer at Nikon Research Corporation of America

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/joshuastaggs

Motivated engineer with a demonstrated ability to tackle complex engineering problems. Experienced in advanced manufacturing, microfabrication, characterization, and mechatronics. Strong research professional with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology.

## Work Experience
### Staff Engineer @ Nikon Research Corporation of America
Jan 2024 – Present | Belmont, California, United States

### Senior Mechatronics Engineer @ Nikon Research Corporation of America
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Belmont, California, United States

### Mechatronics Engineer @ Nikon Research Corporation of America
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Belmont, California, United States

### Graduate Research Assistant @ Missouri University of Science and Technology
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Rolla, MO
•	Worked to develop a high-throughput hot-wire feed laser additive manufacturing system utilizing a coaxial laser and hot-wire deposition 
•	Collaborate with industry partners to implement novel technologies within the developing field of additive manufacturing
•	Control system design for the motion system and the integration of process and safety devices
•	Implement in-situ monitoring and feedback for process control and development

### Instructor @ Missouri University of Science and Technology
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Rolla, MO
•	Designed and taught courses in the subjects of thermal analysis and thermodynamics
•	Assessed student learning progress and accommodated student needs and disabilities 
•	Participated in teaching workshops directed by the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence 
•	Directed student research projects to facilitate and encourage guided discovery of the relationship between the student’s personal interests and the course material

### Graduate Research Assistant @ Missouri University of Science and Technology
Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 | Rolla, MO
•	Developed a high-throughput, scalable desktop manufacturing system to achieve 
large-scale manufacture of two and three-dimensional microstructures
•	Designed and implemented control systems for integrating a system of multiple multi-axis 
electromechanical stages with various processing and sensing equipment to facilitate additive 
manufacturing of micro and mesoscale devices 
•	Designed and implemented a low-cost, low-profile position sensor with sub-nanometer 
resolution for closed loop control of manufacturing systems, constructed utilizing 
microelectronic fabrication techniques
•	Developed a thin-film coating technique to selectively coat multiple surfaces, reduce cost and 
waste, minimize evaporation, and increase uniformity for expensive, highly volatile liquids
•	Optimization of a scalable maskless lithography system for use in the construction of 
microelectronic systems and nanomanufacturing equipment
•	Designed and constructed a cleanroom environment to house nanomanufacturing equipment

### Undergraduate Research Assistant @ Missouri University of Science and Technology
Jan 2014 – Jan 2016
As an undergraduate research assistant I work on various projects in the Multiscale Additive Manufacturing Lab. I work closely in the design, testing and implementation of multiscale manufacturing systems. I am also responsible for communicating with various manufacturers and distributors, as well as choosing and specifying parts for order. My current research focus is on nanoscale semiconductor laser deposition additive manufacturing and nanoscale manufacturing process automation.

Projects that I have been involved in include:

•	Design and construction of a cleanroom environment to house semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
•	Precision static and dynamic measurement at micron and sub-micron levels 
•	Design and fabrication of a custom multi-dimensional capacitive displacement sensor and driver
•	Analyzing plane movement as a result of nanoscale and microscale abnormalities, disturbances and imperfections
•	Quick rate automated adaption to nanoscale variances of a dynamic system
•	Systematic control of a system of multiple electromechanical stages with dependent motion

### Owner @ Modern Concepts Audio & Video Solutions
Jan 2009 – Jan 2011 | Independence, MO
•	Designed, Installed and serviced residential and commercial entertainment systems
•	Managed distributor accounts and negotiated new product pricing and availability
•	Conducted in-home sales visits and provided estimates for products and services
•	Maintained marketing campaigns and coordinated customer relations

### Field Service Technician @ DISH Network
Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 | Grain Valley, MO
•	Completed installation of residential and commercial satellite television and internet services
•	Provided advanced troubleshooting and failure analysis for systems experiencing repeat failures
•	Managed high-stress situations involving upset customers 

•	Maintained product and equipment inventory


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Mechanical Engineering
Missouri University of Science and Technology

### Bachelor of Science - BS in Mechanical Engineering
Missouri University of Science and Technology


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joshuastaggs

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Last updated: 2026-04-01