Bernhard Knaus is an experienced program manager with a strong background in engineering and project management, currently serving at COMET Technologies USA, Inc. since September 2015. Prior to this, Knaus held the position of NPI Program Manager at Ultra Clean Technology from May 2010 to September 2015, and worked at Novellus Systems, Inc. in various roles from 1992 to 2009, including Business Expert in SAP Quality Management and several managerial positions overseeing manufacturing engineering and product system engineering. Knaus has demonstrated a significant ability to improve manufacturing processes, decrease cycle times, and ensure timely delivery of complex systems while managing cross-functional teams. Knaus holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Hochschule Landshut, completed in 1991.