SAMINATHAN SUBRAMANIAM
Equipment Maintenance Manager
Ipoh, Perak
Work Preference
Summary
Equipment Maintenance Manager and with Semiconductor Engineering Professional with 25+ years of experience in equipment maintenance troubleshooting, production support, and engineering leadership within semiconductor and electronics manufacturing environments. Proven track record of leading technical teams, executing advanced diagnostics, and improving equipment reliability, OEE, and uptime in high-volume production settings. Expert in preventive and predictive maintenance planning, root cause analysis, and elector-mechanical troubleshooting of complex semiconductor systems. Recognized for strong leadership, effective communication, and analytical problem-solving skills, combined with extensive hands-on technical expertise to support continuous improvement, cost control, and operational excellence.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
17
17
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Equipment Maintenance Manager
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11.2024 - Current
- Maintenance Planning & Team Coordination
- Develop and execute preventive/predictive maintenance based on equipment criticality and downtime analysis. Supervise technicians, assign work, track KPIs, provide training, and enforce safety and SOP compliance while promoting a strong safety culture.
- Equipment Monitoring & Inventory Management
- Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot electro-mechanical failures, and implement corrective/preventive actions to improve uptime. Manage spare parts inventory and procurement to ensure critical parts availability at optimal cost.
- Budget & Cost Control
- Plan and manage maintenance budgets, track expenses, and apply cost-effective repair, replacement, and lifecycle strategies.
- Continuous Improvement & Reliability
- Conduct root cause analysis, analyze failure trends, and implement improvements to enhance equipment reliability and OEE.
- Improvement Projects
- Lead cost-saving and quality initiatives such as ESD auto-monitoring system implementation and establishing in-house board repair teams.
- Documentation & System Tracking
- Maintain maintenance logs, service records, and compliance documents using CEMS (Carsem Equipment Management System) for accurate asset history tracking.
- Specialization: Maintenance Planning & Scheduling, Equipment Reliability, Electro-Mechanical Troubleshooting, Team Leadership
Field Service Senior Engineer
Cohu Malaysia SDN BHD
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Installation and Relocation:
- A. Install and relocate equipment at customer sites.
- B. Conduct start-up, cut-over, and check-out activities for newly installed systems.
- On-site Diagnostics and Technical Support:
- Provide on-site diagnostics and technical support for company front-line assets across the region. Reduce dependency on technical support through effective call support.
- Service and Support:
- A. Provide warranty and paid service for equipment, including preventive maintenance and addressing abnormalities.
- B. Coordinate service actions with customers to minimize downtime and improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE).
- C. Work with customers on NLOP (Next Level of Productivity) projects to improve OEE.
- Troubleshooting and Repair:
- A. Apply troubleshooting techniques to eliminate equipment malfunctions.
- B. Conduct diagnostic procedures to determine corrective actions.
- C. Replace defective units or components when necessary.
- D. Conduct training at customer sites for engineers and technicians.
- E. Coordinate with internal engineers to improve performance.
- F. Report all equipment issues and updates in Oracle/QI accordingly.
- Customer Relations:
- A. Professionally represent the company to customers.
- B. Inform customers about company product lines and services.
- C. Develop good customer relations during installations and service contracts.
- D. Update customers on new release features in mechanical or software upgrades to improve equipment efficiency.
- Equipment Maintenance:
- A. Maintain assigned equipment (e.g., computers, test kits, diagnostic equipment, spare parts) in good working condition.
- B. Ensure security and accountability of equipment.
- Specialization: New handler commissioning, Equipment troubleshooting
Maintenance
Dominant OPTO Technologies (Malaysia) SDN BHD
01.2013 - 01.2015
- In charge of equipment performance and maintenance activities for all Test Handler.
- Work Description:
- - Involved in major repairing, troubleshooting & calibration for all test equipment.
- - To perform planning for weekly, monthly, and yearly PM plan and carry out PM plan duties as scheduled.
- - To perform calibration and check spare part list, order spare parts, and do inventory checklist every week and at the end of every month.
- - Participate in management meetings for customer complaints and product improvement.
- - Participate in monthly management meeting with HOD and present maintenance KPI.
- Specialization:
Assistant Supervisor
Panasonic (Malaysia) SDN BHD
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Work Description:
- - Conduct Daily Production performance meetings with down line (OPERATORS/TECHNICIANS )to discuss on the issues that has to be rectified and tasks to be done on daily basis.
- - To check incoming raw materials for production usage and plan which devices on where it should be placed for production run (MACHINE).
- - Routine check of sufficient in coming material and hydraulic pump oil whether there is a need to refill for it to function properly.
- - Planing for any overtime support needed to maintain line performance.
- - Update daily output target and Yield to management.
- - To perform Update at white board. Every month do stock check for all production line and material.
- - Develop understanding with down line by working with them and have 2-way communication.
- Specialization: MAN MANAGEMENT TEAM
Line Technician
Infineon technologies (Malaysia)SDN BHD
01.1997 - 01.2012
- Work Description:
- - To troubleshoot and repair machines during production.
- - To support Production Technicians during Mechanical\electronic faults.
- - To perform CALIBRATION of JHAM&TPM equipment.
- - Complete various inhouse training Module.
- - To communicate with the Production Supervisor to decide on the priority of needed product according to the customer requirement.
- - Involve in any Evaluation study and Qualification run.
- - Responsible for OEE plan and co-ordinate weekly, monthly and yearly Maintenance.
- - Attended Oversea Equipment training at Germany for Rasco and Multitest Handler.
- Specialization: LEAD A TEAM OF 10 OPERATORS AND 2 PRODUCTION TECHNICIANS TO HANDLE 20 MACHINES
Education
Executive Bachelor - Mechatronic Technology
University Malaysia Pahang (UMP)
01-2021
Diploma - Industrial Electronics Technology
Institut Teknologi MIDAS
01-1999
Skills
MULTITEST 8588/8589
MIT/AEM
Laser (power line)
MULTITEST 9928 (m3/MV-/T/t-bowl)
RASCO 1000RT/1800ST
SGA projects - MIT PACK & PLACE (reduce downtime for MIT)
HYPERTDUO (to reduce downtime & cost for AS65 adaptor)
SMART INTERFACE (to reduce cost, downtime and improve housekeeping)
SMART INSERT to reduce downtime and cost for AS65 DIB pogo block insert)
500 Ton press machines
ASM (SLS 250/SLT 400 PLUS)
NVCore Vision System Basic
MT20 Basic
MT9510XP
Rasco Jaguar
Certification
NCore Vision System Advance Training & Native Vision Basic Training
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
i. Localized handler parts for Cost reduction documented PCN approval- Carsem (2025)
ii. Documented and strategize overall PM duration for Gravity Feed handlers - Carsem (2025)
iii. Reduce handler downtime and increase OEE on Gravity feed, Pick - and Place handler & Turret handler (Average 50% to 70%) - Carsem (2025-2026)
IV. Supervise team of 10 Maintenance engineers & 2 Management Staffs
Timeline
Equipment Maintenance Manager
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11.2024 - Current
Field Service Senior Engineer
Cohu Malaysia SDN BHD
01.2015 - 01.2024
Maintenance
Dominant OPTO Technologies (Malaysia) SDN BHD
01.2013 - 01.2015
Assistant Supervisor
Panasonic (Malaysia) SDN BHD
01.2012 - 01.2013
Line Technician
Infineon technologies (Malaysia)SDN BHD
01.1997 - 01.2012
Diploma - Industrial Electronics Technology
Institut Teknologi MIDAS
Executive Bachelor - Mechatronic Technology
University Malaysia Pahang (UMP)