Noor Azam Bin Saari

Departments:

• Workshop Department (In-House Repair & Cost Savings)
• Centralized Spare Part Department (Inventory Optimization & Maintenance Support)

Key Responsibilities:

• Appointed by top management to lead two departments in an acting managerial role, overseeing in-house repair, maintenance and spare part inventory optimization.
• Lead strategic cost-saving initiatives through internal repair capabilities, significantly reducing external vendor reliance.
• Selected by VP to head a high-visibility inventory reduction project; progress directly reported to the CEO and board.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, maintenance, procurement) to drive spare part standardization, tracking, and cost control.
• Implement spare part tracking and criticality classification system to streamline inventory and reduce holding cost.
• Serve as internal auditor for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, conducting audits and supporting site-wide environmental and safety compliance.

Departments:

• Workshop Department (In-House Repair & Cost Savings)

Key Responsibilities:

• Led cost-saving and equipment improvement projects focused on increasing part lifespan between repairs.
• Enhanced part management and tracking systems to improve reliability and performance visibility.
• Supported module teams with equipment troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborated with vendor field service engineers to address and resolve tool and process issues efficiently.
• Verified and diagnosed faulty mechanical and electrical parts; conducted in-house repairs to minimize downtime.
• Supervised interns under the department’s internship program; served as departmental interviewer and mentor.
• Collected and analyzed cost-saving data to generate performance reports and improvement metrics.
• Served as department safety representative and internal ISO auditor.

Departments:

• Workshop Department (In-House Repair & Cost Savings)

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisted in exploring new in-house repair capabilities and evaluated feasibility of cost-reduction measures.
• Conducted data collection and root cause analysis on faulty parts returned by modules.
• Supported engineering teams in tool recovery, improvement projects, and mechanical troubleshooting tasks.
• Participated in safety initiatives and contributed to internal audit activities.

Departments:

• Operation Module - Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP)

Key Responsibilities:

• Completed a structured 12-month trainee program with rotations in equipment engineering and technician roles, focused on CMP operations.
• Assigned to the Preventive Maintenance (PM) Team, supporting critical tools including SeedFam-IPEC and AMAT systems.
• Performed scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, including Head Rebuilds (AMAT) and Carrier Rebuilds (SFI), contributing to equipment reliability and yield improvement.
• Supported tool sustaining activities, assisting process and equipment engineers to meet daily production and quality targets.
• Conducted equipment troubleshooting and implemented corrective actions under supervision, building strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Increased plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting equipment settings as needed.
• Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
• Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
• Gained experience with German work culture, safety standards, and process discipline
• Strengthened technical German language proficiency through hands-on communication and documentation