Maaike Parajes

Maaike Parajes is a highly skilled engineer specializing in FIB/SEM techniques, currently working as a FIB/SEM Engineer at HRL Laboratories, LLC since October 2024. Prior experience includes serving as a Microscopy Engineer, MTS at QuantumScape, where materials analysis on battery cells was conducted. Maaike also held roles as an FIB/SEM Operations Engineer at Clark County Water Reclamation District and as a Design Engineer Intern, contributing to project evaluations and cost studies. Experience as a Research Assistant at National Energy Technology Laboratory involved sample preparation for TEM imaging and phase stability analysis. Educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, complemented by various technical and mentoring roles during academic years.