27 Jan 09Cascade Microtech Welcomes Steven L. Harris

BEAVERTON, OR- January 27, 2009- Cascade Microtech, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCD), a worldwide leader in the precise electrical measurement of small structures, today announced the appointment of Steven L. Harris as Vice President, Engineering.

"We are excited to have Steve join our management team," said Geoff Wild, CEO of Cascade Microtech, Inc. "He brings a strong background in test and measurement, most recently in capital equipment. His management and engineering experience will be a great asset as we continue to pursue a roadmap that delivers value for our customers and expands Cascade Microtech's market reach."

Steve Harris joins Cascade Microtech after having spent nearly five years as vice president of research, development and engineering at Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. When Mr. Harris joined ESI in November 1997, he first led the Central Engineering group and later served as General Manager of the Semiconductor Link Processing business unit. Prior to joining ESI, he was employed at Tektronix, where he began his career and spent thirteen years in a variety of product development and engineering management positions. Mr. Harris holds a BSEE from the University of Idaho.

"I'm thrilled to be joining a company with such a powerful legacy of technological achievement and innovation," said Mr. Harris. "My role will be to drive engineering processes and projects, and deliver on the roadmaps that enable Cascade Microtech's growth."