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XUE HE Ong

Senior Engineer
Pasir Gudang, Johor

Summary

Accomplished and PMBA-certified Senior Manufacturing Engineer with over 15 years of distinguished experience at industry leaders like Intel and ASMPT. Proven expertise in driving yield improvement, leading NPI transitions, and implementing cost-saving initiatives that have delivered millions in annual savings. A dedicated leader who has mentored and developed high-performing engineering teams to achieve operational excellence, consistently maintaining >90% FPY and

Now seeking to bring my extensive skill set and leadership back to my hometown of Penang, with the goal of contributing to the growth and success of the local semiconductor and advanced manufacturing ecosystem. I am committed to delivering tangible results and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a dynamic Penang-based organization.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Engineer - Product and Process Engineering

ASMPT Sdn. Bhd
04.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded root cause analysis (RCA) for critical equipment failures, implementing corrective actions that reduced repeat incidents by 70%, and enhanced overall machine reliability.
  • Directed an eight-engineer cross-functional team to execute a full-scale machine transfer project from NPI to mass production within six months, achieving a sustained First Pass Yield (FPY) of over 90%.
  • Championed a customer complaint resolution task force, utilizing 8D methodology to investigate and address root causes, slashing the annual complaint rate by 75% (from 20 to 5).
  • Pioneered continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities that optimized production workflows, consistently achieving over 98% on-time delivery (OTD), while maintaining zero quality escapes.
  • Orchestrated team performance metrics and project timelines, ensuring 100% on-time delivery of key milestones.

Production Platform Test & Module Engineer

Intel Microelectronics Sdn Bhd
11.2019 - 03.2023
  • Drive Operational Excellence: Slashed unscheduled machine downtime by over 25% and consistently maintained it under 3% through proactive maintenance strategies and real-time monitoring, maximizing machine availability for critical engineering tests.
  • Lead New Product Introduction (NPI): Orchestrated all new product hardware setup and validation, ensuring 100% on-time readiness for engineering sample generation and production ramp, directly supporting the launch of Alder Lake and Meteor Lake.
  • Enhance Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered seamlessly with Product Development, Planning, and Procurement teams to optimize machine utilization and resource allocation, reducing material lead times by 15%, and enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
  • Pioneer Process Innovation: Championed the development and implementation of a "hot-swap display" innovation, cutting product changeover time by 50%.
  • Mentor and Develop Talent: Authored training programs and provided hands-on coaching for more than 10 new engineers and technicians, building a high-performing team capable of troubleshooting complex hardware and validation issues autonomously.

Circuit Marginal Validation Engineer

Intel Microelectronics Sdn Bhd
04.2016 - 10.2018
  • Pioneered in-depth analysis of statistical guard-banding data to redefine test parameters, resulting in a ~15% improvement in backend production yield, and significantly enhanced product reliability.
  • Championed the Material Review Board (MRB) process, driving timely and data-driven dispositions that reduced decision-making time by 30%, and minimized potential revenue loss.
  • Engineered a new data-driven methodology to identify marginal failure trends, providing critical insights that contributed to a greater than 10% reduction in defects per million (DPM).
  • Masterminded cross-functional collaborations with Product Development and Test teams to implement robust testing strategies, ensuring superior product quality, and customer satisfaction.

Product Platform Validation Engineer

Intel Technology Sdn Bhd
04.2011 - 04.2016
  • Promoted from Engineering Technician to Engineer within seven years for demonstrating exceptional technical proficiency, leadership potential, and a proven track record in problem-solving.
  • Averted a major customer quality incident by intercepting a defective shipment, implementing immediate containment actions that prevented a product recall, and mitigated potential revenue loss.
  • Slashed the product defect rate (DPM) by designing and executing a targeted analysis, testing, and debugging protocol that identified and resolved the root causes of failure.
  • Devised and deployed a novel lot monitoring strategy that dramatically reduced workflow disruptions, cutting the average held lots from 5 per day to just 6 per quarter.
  • Cultivated strong partnerships with R&D and module engineers, facilitating a cross-functional effort that boosted overall product platform yield and hardware reliability.
  • Pioneered a streamlined test process that eliminated redundant operations while maintaining quality, sustaining customer defect rates below 350 for three consecutive quarters, and delivering millions in cost savings.

Product Platform Validation Engineering Technician

Intel Technology Sdn Bhd
11.2004 - 04.2011
  • Supported product engineers by coordinating validation activities, including data collection, test program validation, and test time reduction initiatives, contributing to overall project efficiency.
  • Developed foundational expertise in troubleshooting by assisting in debugging complex manufacturing issues on the Product Platform Validation and Off-Line Fusing systems.
  • Proactively identified and escalated atypical test failures to the appropriate engineering teams, driving timely resolutions, and preventing potential quality issues.
  • This role provided the critical hands-on technical foundation that led to a promotion to Engineer in 2011.

Education

MBA - Business Adminstration

Universiti Tecknologi Malaysia (UTM Space)
Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
04.2001 -

Coursework - Supply Chain Management

University of Bolton
United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Professional in Diploma - Purchasing And Supply Chain Management

Universiti Tecknologi Malaysia (UTM Space)
Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
04.2001 -

Diploma in Science - Computer Science Combination C

Tunky Abdul Rahman College
Tanjung Tokong, Penang, Malaysia
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Product Validation and Testing
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Yield Improvement
  • New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Cost Reduction
  • Downtime Management
  • Supply Chain Planning
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Mentoring & Coaching
  • Customer Audit Defense
  • Risk Management

Timeline

Senior Engineer - Product and Process Engineering

ASMPT Sdn. Bhd
04.2023 - Current

Production Platform Test & Module Engineer

Intel Microelectronics Sdn Bhd
11.2019 - 03.2023

Circuit Marginal Validation Engineer

Intel Microelectronics Sdn Bhd
04.2016 - 10.2018

Product Platform Validation Engineer

Intel Technology Sdn Bhd
04.2011 - 04.2016

Product Platform Validation Engineering Technician

Intel Technology Sdn Bhd
11.2004 - 04.2011

MBA - Business Adminstration

Universiti Tecknologi Malaysia (UTM Space)
04.2001 -

Coursework - Supply Chain Management

University of Bolton
04.2001 -

Professional in Diploma - Purchasing And Supply Chain Management

Universiti Tecknologi Malaysia (UTM Space)
04.2001 -

Diploma in Science - Computer Science Combination C

Tunky Abdul Rahman College
04.2001 -

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