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Overseas

Successfully Completed Multiple Project Phases:Led a team of Field Service Engineers (FSEs), Section Managers, and Team Leaders across Malaysia and international service operations from planning and initiation through to final inspections and handover, ensuring all milestones were met efficiently.Effective Project Team Formation and Coordination:Formulated project teams, clearly defining member responsibilities by driving project progress through effective coordination of inter-project tasks, optimizing teamwork and resource allocation.Comprehensive Pre-Project Assessments and Customer Engagement:Conducted thorough market research and technical feasibility assessments, engaging with customers to understand needs, providing timely feedback and resolving issues swiftly, enhancing customer satisfaction.Detailed Project Management and Control:Implemented measures to achieve project objectives, meticulously managing and controlling progress, quality, safety, risks, and costs, ensured that all project deliverables met high standards of quality and were completed within budgetary constraints.Regular Project Evaluations and Strategic Planning:Convened regular meetings, developed and executed strategic plans for upcoming project phases, providing comprehensive reports to upper management to facilitate informed decision-making.Project Team Management and Development:Managed and facilitated training programs to enhance team members' project execution capabilities in supporting the overall Southeast Asia (SEA) region revenue plan, surpassing targets and contributing to business growth.Industry Knowledge and Product Expertise:Maintained a comprehensive understanding of industry standards and practices, possessed in-depth knowledge of products and services such as spearheaded the startup of PV solar tools at Maxeon Philippines, focusing on LPCVD/PECVD and Boron Diffusion processes, achieving successful implementation within a tight timeline of 3 months.

Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia

Equipment Management and Optimization:Accountable for ensuring equipment availability and reliability to meet defined performance indices by leading troubleshooting and repair activities, maintaining a focus on quality requirements to enhance equipment performance.Preventive Maintenance Planning:Developed and implemented effective Preventive Maintenance (PM) plans to minimize downtime and enhance equipment lifespan.Spare Parts Management:Identified critical spare part availability and collaborated closely with the Purchasing Department for efficient spare part and supplier management.Continuous Improvement and Productivity Enhancement:Maximized equipment performance and productivity through active participation in Continuous Improvement Plans (CIPs).New Equipment Setup and Release:Engaged in new equipment setup and release activities, including hook-up, installation, and supporting material purchase, ensuring readiness for High Volume Manufacturing (HVM).Risk Identification and Mitigation:Identified risks within the responsible area and defined mitigation plans to ensure smooth operations and minimize disruptions.Employee Training and Technical Leadership:Coordinated and executed continuous training for department employees to enhance skills and knowledge by providing technical expertise and leadership to resolve equipment and engineering issues through data-driven methodologies and system solutions.Business Process Optimization:Set up and optimized business processes within the responsible area, ensuring adherence to defined standards and constant review for improvement.Ownership and Project Management:Actively engaged and assumed ownership from a maintenance perspective in new product/process/equipment qualifications, expansion, ramp, and release, managing overall hook-up projects, including planning, cost estimation, engineering design, tendering, on-site execution, and documentation.

Kulim Kedah

Process Optimization and Yield Maximization:Minimized process variations and excursions in product manufacturing to maximize wafer yield, ensuring efficient production operations.Collaboration and Innovation:Liaised with the mother fab in Europe to identify and implement the latest development projects beneficial to the local fab context, fostering innovation and improvement.Ownership and Operational Excellence:Sustained ownership of day-to-day operations, equipment troubleshooting, and engineer mentoring, ensuring smooth functioning and high-performance standards.Cross-Functional Team Leadership:Led cross-functional teams, including device, integration, and external suppliers, to drive leading-edge integrated improvements, promoting collaboration and synergy.Technical Proficiency:Demonstrated proficiency in PLC, SAP systems, and utilizing Lean Sigma tools such as 5s, Pareto, DMAIC, and Fish Bone analysis to manage the implementation and continuous improvement of procedures and methods, focusing on equipment calibration and operation.Quality Assurance and Data Analysis:Ensured test time reduction while maintaining quality and reliability, employing efficient data analysis techniques and generating internal reports to drive informed decision-making.Supervision and Training:Supervised the activities of technicians in calibration and test preventive maintenance systems by conducting training and development programs for engineers and technicians, enhancing their skills and competencies, fostering effective communication levels, team building, creativity, and out-of-the-box thinking.Management and Leadership:Practiced management skills and functions, including planning, high-level reporting and lead the team of 12 technicians in starting up new systems, including the AMAT Pronto, demonstrating proficiency in project management and successful implementation

Quality Assurance Testing:Conducted comprehensive testing of systems used in product development and manufacturing, including motherboards and software, to ensure the highest quality standards were met.Validation Standards and Testing Protocols:Established validation standards and developed testing protocols to ensure accurate and consistent testing procedures, enhancing the reliability of test results.Equipment Preparation and Maintenance:Prepared equipment for testing, ensuring optimal performance and accuracy, and maintained records for later analysis, facilitating traceability and accountability.Documentation and Reporting:Documented test results and composed detailed reports, providing valuable insights into product performance and identifying areas for improvement.Continuous Improvement:Made adjustments to equipment or processes based on test results, implementing improvements to enhance product quality and efficiency.

Technical Expertise and Test Procedure Development:Provided technical expertise in testing and product knowledge, contributing to the development of comprehensive test procedures and plans to ensure thorough testing coverage.Hardware Configuration and Environment Setup:Configured necessary hardware and operating environments as required to facilitate testing, ensuring all components were properly integrated and functioning optimally.Test Reporting and Problem Resolution:Prepared detailed reports on test results and identified problems, enabling timely resolution of issues and informing decision-making processes.Process Monitoring and Update:Monitored and updated test processes to maintain relevance and effectiveness, ensuring alignment with project objectives and requirements.Technical Support and Review Assistance:Provided technical know-how on specific products, operating systems, and specialized environments, supporting colleagues and contributing to the review and refinement of test processes.

Project Planning and Execution:Created and executed project work plans, adapting them as necessary to accommodate changing needs and requirements, ensuring project objectives were met on time and within budget.Resource Management and Task Assignment:Identified required resources and allocated individual responsibilities effectively, optimizing resource utilization and ensuring project tasks were completed efficiently.Operational Management and Scope Control:Managed day-to-day operational aspects of projects, maintaining focus on project scope and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.Quality Assurance and Deliverable Review:Reviewed deliverables prepared by the team before client submission, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client requirements.Methodology Adherence and Standards Enforcement:Applied established methodologies and enforced project standards consistently, promoting efficiency and maintaining quality throughout project lifecycles.Engagement Reviews and Risk Mitigation:Prepared for engagement reviews and conducted quality assurance procedures, minimizing project risks and exposure to potential issues.Documentation Management:Ensured project documents were complete, current, and stored appropriately, facilitating easy access and retrieval of essential project information.

Master In Manufacturing System Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering

Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering