About Us

About Source Engineering

Engineering Expertise. Global Reach. Lasting Impact.

Source Engineering was built on a simple idea: bring world-class engineering talent to companies that need to move fast, stay flexible, and deliver with precision.

Today, with offices in the US, India, and the Netherlands and a global partner network, we help businesses across industries—from semiconductors to advanced manufacturing—achieve faster time-to-market, streamlined operations, and measurable ROI through high‑impact engineering services.

VISION AND MISSION

Vision

To be a respected design engineering co-developer with a balance of business from the world's most complex, next generation, high-tech capital equipment companies.

Mission

Our mission is to transform inventive ideas into reliable working designs for Semiconductor Equipment leaders while pursuing other clients. Our growing infrastructure aligns with our clients' roadmaps for mutual growth.

Our passionate engineers design cutting edge technologies earning respect from their customer and peers; have challenged the changing opportunities and a work-life balance and are empowered with enriching its professional growth.

Vision and Mission
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Abhi Desai - CEO

Abhi Desai

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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

ENGINEERING WITH PURPOSE. LEADING WITH VALUES.

Welcome to Source Engineering Services,

We're more than an engineering company—we're a team of innovators driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges. At Source, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to our clients—combining technical depth, agility, and value-driven solutions with real impact.

Whether you're a client, a team member, or a collaborator, I welcome you to be part of our journey—where engineering meets impact.

MILESTONES

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2009

INCEPTION

Source Engineering was incorporated, laying the foundation for innovation.

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2014

EXPANSION

Expansion into 3D Modelling, Assembly Creation & Drafting. Introduction of Technical Publication Support, ECO/SPS, and continued Mechanical/Electrical Design Support.

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2015

GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

Established presence in US, India, and the Netherlands for faster execution.

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2018

PRODUCT OWNERSHIP

Focus on New Product Design. Growth into Product Ownership – CIP (Continuous Improvement Process). Start of Software Analysis and Simulation activities.

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2022

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Strengthening of Value Engineering and System Enhancements. Continued emphasis on New Product Development. Collaboration with a Multi-continental Team in engineering and product design.

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2025

NEXT FRONTIER

Achievement of End-to-End Product Support capability. Comprehensive Prototype Support.

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2009

INCEPTION

Source Engineering was incorporated, laying the foundation for innovation.

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2014

EXPANSION

Expansion into 3D Modelling, Assembly Creation & Drafting. Introduction of Technical Publication Support, ECO/SPS, and continued Mechanical/Electrical Design Support.

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2015

GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

Established presence in US, India, and the Netherlands for faster execution.

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2018

PRODUCT OWNERSHIP

Focus on New Product Design. Growth into Product Ownership – CIP (Continuous Improvement Process). Start of Software Analysis and Simulation activities.

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2022

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Strengthening of Value Engineering and System Enhancements. Continued emphasis on New Product Development. Collaboration with a Multi-continental Team in engineering and product design.

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2025

NEXT FRONTIER

Achievement of End-to-End Product Support capability. Comprehensive Prototype Support.

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2009

INCEPTION

Source Engineering was incorporated, laying the foundation for innovation.

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2014

EXPANSION

Expansion into 3D Modelling, Assembly Creation & Drafting. Introduction of Technical Publication Support, ECO/SPS, and continued Mechanical/Electrical Design Support.

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2015

GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

Established presence in US, India, and the Netherlands for faster execution.

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2018

PRODUCT OWNERSHIP

Focus on New Product Design. Growth into Product Ownership – CIP (Continuous Improvement Process). Start of Software Analysis and Simulation activities.

Blog Image
2022

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Strengthening of Value Engineering and System Enhancements. Continued emphasis on New Product Development. Collaboration with a Multi-continental Team in engineering and product design.

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2025

NEXT FRONTIER

Achievement of End-to-End Product Support capability. Comprehensive Prototype Support.

CORE VALUES

The foundation that drives our actions—and your success.

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1. INTEGRITY

Our commitment to honesty, transparency, and accountability builds lasting trust—with clients and within our teams

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2. CUSTOMER COMMITMENT

By understanding and anticipating client needs, we deliver dependable solutions and long-term value.

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3. SOUND, TIMELY DECISION-MAKING

We prioritize clear thinking, thorough analysis, and confident execution in every decision we make.

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4. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

From process innovation to project optimization, we constantly seek better ways to deliver more—faster, smarter, and more sustainably.

LEADERSHIP

ABHI DESAI

ABHI DESAI

Source Engineering Services

Chief Executive Officer

Prior to joining Source Engineering, Abhi Desai gained over 20 years of broad experience in the Semiconductor Capital Equipment Industry. Most recently, serving as Executive Director of Engineering for 200mm Products at Applied Materials, he lead a group of Engineering and Technical professionals across the globe to manage the design and development of all new and existing products within Applied Global Services. Desai is extensively skilled across a variety of functional areas of Product Development at several divisions within Applied Materials.

In addition, Desai worked at Asyst Technologies, during the phase of startup to public fruition. In the Medical Equipment industry, Desai worked at Abbott Labs as a Mechanical Engineer, designing minimally invasive surgical instruments. Desai has extensive experience in managing and developing a highly talented and diverse cross-functional team in US, Japan, Singapore, India, and Taiwan and holds several patents in the Semi Equipment Industry. Desai holds an MSME from Drexel University and a BSIE from India.

ERIC SUDHOFF

ERIC SUDHOFF

Source Engineering Services

President & Founder

Eric Sudhoff is the founder of Source Engineering Services, incorporated in the U.S. in March, 2009, India in June of 2010, and then in The Netherlands in January of 2015. Prior to starting Source, Sudhoff spent 17 years of his career working for Applied Materials in various positions of increasing responsibility including an international assignment in Germany for 3.5 years working as a customer interface to all European customers such as Intel, STMicroelectronics, and Infineon to resolve engineering issues while managing the regional group’s operational performance.

Sudhoff has also worked with almost every major Applied Materials’ customers throughout the globe on engineering and supplier issues. Prior to working at Applied Materials, Sudhoff worked at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant as a Systems Analyst and at Del Ozone as a Design Engineer designing ozone generators. Sudhoff holds a BSME from California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo.

BERT VAN VLIJMEN

BERT VAN VLIJMEN

Source Engineering Services

General Manager, European Operations

Prior to Source Engineering Services Van Vlijmen worked for almost 20 years in the Applied Global Service organization and in Energy Product line management organization at Applied Materials. Van Vlijmen spent most of his time in the Spares organization involved in major Semiconductor and Energy customers across Europe, including Eastern Europe and Middle East. He has worked extensively on cross-functional initiatives such as complex spares processes, ISO certification and Lean Six Sigma projects.

Van Vlijmen has more than 30 years of experience in operations and customer management in different industries and has a business economic background. Since October 2015 Bert has headed the European operation of Source Engineering Services B.V.

SRINIVASA NITTUVALLI

SRINIVASA NITTUVALLI

Source Engineering Services

General Manager, India Operations

Srinivasa brings in 21 years of experience working for various Semiconductor Capital Equipment and Services companies like ASML, ASM, Varian, Axcelis, HCL & Veeco on New Product Development, Value Engineering, Manufacturing and Field engineering support along with tool installation at customer sites. Srinivas also had experience working in countries like US, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea & Japan working closely with Senior Semiconductor Capital Equipment Engineers in providing conceptual and detailed mechanical designs. He has worked in TSMC & Samsung fabs during installation and tool startup.

Srinivasa has been a mentor to number of new engineers for their training and development along with managing their projects and activities. Srinivasa had managed 150+ member team and is experienced in people management, performance management, employee problem solving, training & recruitment. He has had major contribution towards strategic business processes like budgeting, forecasting, & planning. Srinivasa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University.