SOO KEONG NG

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage and develop Equipment Maintenance business process to meet business needs as well drive effective execution of maintenance performance to meet organization objectives.
• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
• Outlined work plans, determined resources, created timelines and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination for Spare Parts Inventory Reduction projects.
• Lead in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Key Achievements :

• Managed the highly successful Cost Down project on Frontend Vacuum system pump’s maintenance for 3 years. Qualified local pump repair vendor support to reduce pump repair time by 50% & cost down by 30% at plant wide level.
• Led a pilot project team to implement CBM & FDC concept on predictive maintenance as well integrated to MES system.

Key Responsibilities :

• Learned New Lift Off Process (LOP) technology know-how and transferred from Rbg headquarter as part of Pioneer setup team.
• Coordinated installation of new equipments setup and facilities hookup. Conducted new equipments buy-off and qualified process evaluation to release for production.
• Led team of 16 technicians in carry out service maintenance and implementing periodic preventive maintenance programs.
• Trained and mentored 3 over 5 junior engineers to improve efficiency and productivity.

Key Achievements :

• Led pilot project team to implement SAP PM system and act as main coordinator for Wafer Frontend team on SAP PM related topics at plant wide level.
• Managed Lift Off Process (LOP) Au reclaim project and act as project leader on Tape Lift-off (TLO) Mylar Au reclaim to achieve 95% on actual return.

Key Responsibilities :

• Coordinated wafer bump Fab start up for clean room facilities and organized floor plan layout for installation of wafer bumping equipments.
• Conducted new equipment's buy-off for final acceptance test and performed internal qualification with process engineer to release for production.
• Managed Metrology tools and instruments to fulfill ISO 9001 standard calibration requirement.

Key Achievements :

• Successfully installed UAT Lot Traveler Generation System with external software developers and implemented error proofing barcode scanning system into key process equipments.
• Formulated activities focused on minimizing downtime and improve equipment efficiency by 20%. Highlights potential pitfalls and equipment potential issues that might have major impact on Equipment Engineering goals and eventually to production performance.

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborated with team members in optimizing equipment utilization for yield improvement and cycle time to achieve targeted results.
• Used coordination and planning skills to carry out equipment maintenance to ensure performance consistency according to process specifications.
• Reorganized filing system on PM scheduling and maintenance procedures according to QS 9000 specifications for ease of access and systematic documentation for Etch department.

Key Achievements :

• Managed to save cost for US$300k by performing maintenance service and refurbishment in-house for spare Heat Exchanger Module on Cost Reduction Project and improved AMT8300 Metal Etcher performance.
• Participated in Defect Density Reduction team for Metal Etcher system on Particle Reduction project and achieved target to win Best Quality Awards.