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30 December 2009

 

Cascade Microtech appoints interim executive VP

Cascade Microtech Inc of Beaverton, OR, USA, which provides production test products including unique probe cards and test sockets for wafers, ICs, packages, circuit boards and modules, as well as MEMS and LED devices, has announced that Steve Harris, VP of engineering, has been given the additional appointment as interim executive vice president for the transition period until a new CEO is appointed. “This is an important appointment ensuring continuity and growth while the company is searching for a new president & CEO,” says chairman, interim president & CEO Dr F. Paul Carlson.

“Harris will ensure that management processes and goals are followed to support and lead the activities of the solid executive management team already in place,” says Carlson.

Harris joined Cascade Microtech last January after nearly five years as VP of research, development & engineering at Electro Scientific Industries Inc. When Harris joined ESI in November 1997, he first led the Central Engineering group and was later general manager of the Semiconductor Link Processing business unit. Prior to joining ESI, he began his career at Tektronix, where he spent 13 years in product development and engineering management positions. Harris holds a BSEE from the University of Idaho.

Cascade Microtech is also reaffirming its fourth-quarter 2009 revenue guidance (provided on 27 October) of $14–16m.

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