Engineer of the Year Finalists

2025 Engineer of the Year Finalists

The 2025 3D InCites Engineer of the Year Award recognizes one individual whose technical expertise, innovation, and leadership have significantly impacted the development and implementation of technologies that shape the future of semiconductor advanced packaging and integration. Here are the two Engineer of the Year finalists.

Rex Anderson

Rex Anderson, PhD, Director of Operations at Micross, is leading the company’s largest project under the DoD RESHAPE program: establishing a secure 300mm wafer bumping and finishing facility. With over 25 years of semiconductor expertise and a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan, Rex has a track record of innovation at Applied Materials, Amkor, and RTI Microsystem Integration. His leadership on the SCAPEx project includes procuring and qualifying over 90 tools, overseeing complex facility modifications, and ensuring backward compatibility for diverse wafer sizes. Through meticulous planning and collaboration, Rex has kept the project on schedule and within budget, with the 300mm line set to launch by late 2025, solidifying Micross as a leader in advanced wafer processing.

Rex Anderson - Engineer of the Year Finalists

Dmitry Padrubny

Dmitry Padrubny, Lead Application Engineer at Finetech, has over 20 years of experience in advanced semiconductor packaging, with nearly a decade at Finetech specializing in sub-micron die bonding for 2.5D and 3D integration. A graduate of Minsk Engineering College, Dmitry is instrumental in optimizing bonding processes for customers ranging from university labs to multinational corporations, addressing challenges in photonics, Lidar, Quantum, and AI. Recognized for his problem-solving and hands-on approach, he leads Finetech’s North American technical team, mentoring colleagues and enhancing customer collaboration. Dmitry’s contributions, including spearheading a cleanroom build for process development, drive Finetech’s success in advancing heterogeneous integration from prototype to production.

Dmitry Padrubny - Engineer of the Year Finalists