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Vijeyan S/o Subramaniam

Vijeyan S/o Subramaniam

Project Engineer
Bukit Mertajam

Summary

Applying for any related position which related to my experience.

Passionate and experienced in people management, with a good people approach. I have previously worked for MNCs and SME organizations. An Engineering professional prepared for impactful contributions. Led critical projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with client requirements and regulatory standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Demonstrated skills in project planning and risk management.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Project Engineer (Automation) IOT Platform

Sophic Automation Sdn. Bhd.
Bukit Mertajam, Penang
03.2023 - 03.2025
  • Responsible for planning, executing, and managing 3 engineering projects from inception to completion. This role ensures projects meet technical, quality, cost, and schedule requirements while coordinating with internal teams, clients, and vendors.
  • Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets in coordination with stakeholders.
  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
  • Collaborate with design, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure project alignment.
  • Review technical drawings, specifications, and documentation.
  • Troubleshoot engineering challenges and propose solutions.
  • Act as the main technical point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
  • Provide regular project status updates and reports.
  • Facilitate meetings and coordinate between cross-functional teams.
  • Oversee testing, validation, and commissioning of systems and components.
  • Ensure projects meet quality standards and performance criteria.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Reduced project timelines with proactive planning and close monitoring of progress.
  • Identified technical risks within managed projects.
  • Ensured quality control for all aspects of the project, reducing defects and rework.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.
  • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
  • Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
  • Improved communication among stakeholders through regular updates and meetings.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and save costs.
  • Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
  • Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies, minimizing potential issues during the project lifecycle.
  • Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction by effectively communicating project updates and milestones.
  • Facilitated training sessions for project team members, boosting their skills and performance.
  • Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.

Post Silicon -Validation Engineer

UST Technology Resources (M) Sdn Bhd.
11.2015 - 02.2023
  • Responsible for validating silicon performance, functionality, and reliability after fabrication. This role involves developing test plans, debugging hardware and firmware issues, and working closely with design, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure silicon meets product specifications and industry standards.
  • Develop and execute test plans for functional, electrical, and performance validation of silicon.
  • Conduct post-silicon bring-up and debug using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
  • Identify and debug silicon issues, working with design and firmware teams to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Develop automated test scripts using Python, C, or other scripting languages.
  • Implement and optimize validation methodologies to improve efficiency.
  • Work with firmware teams to develop and test low-level drivers for validation purposes.
  • Characterize silicon for power consumption, signal integrity, timing, and thermal performance.
  • Validate compliance with industry standards (PCIe, USB, DDR, etc.).
  • Conduct stress and reliability testing under different operating conditions.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, firmware, and system engineers.
  • Document test results, debug findings, and validation reports.
  • Contribute to silicon bring-up guides and best practices documentation.
  • Establish validation standards, develop testing protocols, prepare equipment, document test results and maintain records for later analysis.
  • Knowledge and skill in installation and requirement of hardware to set-up a tester base product.
  • Skillful in soldering, pack and unpack the component, whipping the ball array from the CPU surface.
  • Compose reports and make adjustments to equipment or processes that require improvement.
  • Other duties include preventive maintenance, maintenance of testing equipment and overseeing the inventory of validation supplies.
  • Spearheaded efforts to adopt cutting-edge validation tools and techniques, resulting in increased efficiency and a competitive edge for the organization.
  • Maximized resource utilization by analyzing test results data to identify opportunities for optimization across various subsystems within the device architecture.
  • Accelerated time-to-market by refining test execution strategies to minimize redundancy without compromising on quality control measures.
  • Assisted in root cause analysis for identified defects, leading to timely resolutions and enhanced product quality.
  • Provided valuable feedback to design teams, enabling the incorporation of improvements in future iterations of semiconductor products.
  • Supported system-level integration efforts, contributing to seamless interaction between hardware and software components.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of test results and resolutions, ensuring traceability and transparency throughout the validation process.
  • Mentored junior engineers, fostering a collaborative work environment and promoting knowledge sharing among team members.
  • Documented entire validation process, noting changes or alterations completed.
  • Authored validation protocols for [Type] systems, verifying compliance with internal policies and external safety requirements such as [Area of Certification].
  • Wrote protocols, qualification documents, test plans and test reports for quality assurance purposes.
  • Retested electrical products and systems to determine effect of modifications.

Preventative Management Engineer

Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd.
11.2010 - 06.2015
  • Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of manufacturing and testing equipment. This role ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports continuous improvement efforts to enhance productivity and efficiency in a production or testing environment.
  • Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on manufacturing/test equipment.
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and software-related equipment failures.
  • Collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize unplanned downtime.
  • Support the installation, setup, and qualification of new equipment.
  • Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Work with vendors and suppliers for equipment upgrades and modifications.
  • Analyze equipment performance data to identify efficiency improvements.
  • Implement process enhancements to increase equipment reliability and throughput.
  • Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment usage.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, troubleshooting logs, and spare parts inventory.
  • Support audits by providing documentation and technical support.
  • Work closely with production, process engineering, and quality teams to optimize equipment performance.
  • Train operators and technicians on proper equipment handling and maintenance procedures.
  • Provide technical expertise for equipment procurement and upgrades.
  • Troubleshot and repaired conveyors, pneumatic systems and steam boilers.
  • Provided training to junior technicians on proper preventative maintenance techniques, fostering skill development within the team.
  • Ensured safety compliance by regularly inspecting tools, equipment, and workspaces to identify hazards and address issues promptly.
  • Provided technical support to production teams as needed during equipment troubleshooting or process optimization efforts, serving as a valuable resource for addressing complex challenges.
  • Evaluated new equipment prior to purchase decisions, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure and long-term suitability for intended use cases within the facility environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of all performed maintenance tasks, contributing to a well-documented system of work history and future planning.
  • Established effective communication channels with colleagues and management, fostering a collaborative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement within the organization.
  • Coordinated with external vendors when necessary to ensure prompt delivery of required parts or services during critical repair projects or scheduled maintenance events.
  • Increased production capacity with timely repairs and equipment upgrades, ensuring optimal functionality.
  • Enhanced equipment efficiency by performing routine maintenance and identifying potential issues before they escalated.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to devise strategies for preventive maintenance scheduling, optimizing resources and minimizing disruptions.
  • Reduced downtime for critical machinery through proactive monitoring and preventative maintenance tasks.
  • Utilized specialized diagnostic tools to accurately pinpoint mechanical issues while minimizing trial-and-error troubleshooting methods.
  • Supported inventory management efforts through timely ordering of spare parts and supplies as needed for repairs or routine maintenance tasks.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by staying up-to-date on industry best practices related to preventive maintenance techniques and technologies.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
  • Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.

Preventative Maintenance Lead

Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd.
Kulim, Kedah
04.2004 - 06.2010
  • Company Overview: Intel Technology (M) Sdn, Bhd, Penang
  • Working in an Engineering Test Department as PM tech.
  • Assigned to work in multiple tasks and machine modules mainly on Tester Slumberger (FX,GX,IX).
  • Team together with PE to investigate on high bin fall-out.
  • Perform Preventive Maintenance activities by monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annually follow the schedule and update the PM website for record.
  • Compile data from opts com(AEPT), shift report and report out indicator such as DT vs pareto, Tester breakdown vs BDO, weekly DT report, before PM and after PM.
  • In charge as spare coordinator for Test spare part.
  • In charge for calibration tool, to make sure tool are in working condition and send for calibration timely.
  • Perform manual shipment for high demand part or critical part.
  • Do machine improvement every quarterly as accomplishment.
  • Attending daily, weekly and task force meeting to understand and to carry task more efficiently as a result more productivity.
  • Intel Technology (M) Sdn, Bhd, Penang
  • Great effort taken during PM activity to eliminated bad board and cause intermittent, marginal and repeated failure. This as a result improve machine performance and indicator after PM.
  • Implemented New metal lock cam upgrading on GX tester and eliminated lock cam broken due to existing lock cam plastic and easy to brake. This project helped to save ~28% of spare cost saving and its equivalent to ~USD2.7K saving.
  • Initiated a breakthrough cost saving project through relocating 4GX testers without involves vendor.
  • Successfully perform de-installation and installation these testers with any safety issue. This project has save USD 55K for de-installation and installation cost.
  • Proactively work with SIMS system on S9K spare part inventory management for NCO7 test area and come up with RFC to ensure no zero sims and wiings and as a resulted reduce machine downtime for waiting spare by ~0.5hrs/BDO.

Education

Bachelor of Electronics And Instrumentation (Hons) - Electronics And Instrumentation

Twintech Engineering College University
Perai, 07
11.2010 - 03.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Studies

Midas College
Butterworth, 07
11.1993 - 11.1995

Skills

Project management

People management

Analytical thinking

Scheduling and planning

Team collaboration and leadership

Client relations

Root-cause analysis

Risk management

Controls monitoring

Safety-minded

Continuous improvement

Smartsheet and MS project

Regulatory compliance

Additional Information

RM5,330 (30 % from current basic salary negotiable and comply with company guidelines and benefits), Kedah & Penang

Personal Information

  • Expected Salary: RM5,330 (30 % from current basic salary negotiable and comply with company guidelines and benefits)
  • Date of Birth: 06/12/74
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Malaysia
  • Marital Status: Married

Accomplishments

    · Great effort taken during PM activity to eliminated bad board and cause intermittent, marginal and repeated failure. This as a result improve machine performance and indicator after PM

    · Implemented New metal lock cam upgrading on GX tester and eliminated lock cam broken due to existing lock cam plastic and easy to brake. This project helped to save ~28% of spare cost saving and its equivalent to ~USD2.7K saving

    · Initiated a breakthrough cost saving project through relocating 4GX testers without involves vendor

    Successfully perform de-installation and installation these testers with any safety issue .This project has save USD 55K for de-installation and installation cost.

    · Proactively work with SIMS system on S9K spare part inventory management for NCO7 test area and come up with RFC to ensure no zero sims and wiings and as a resulted reduce machine downtime for waiting spare by ~0.5hrs/BDO(Duration of wings item withdrawal

  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.

Timeline

Project Engineer (Automation) IOT Platform

Sophic Automation Sdn. Bhd.
03.2023 - 03.2025

Post Silicon -Validation Engineer

UST Technology Resources (M) Sdn Bhd.
11.2015 - 02.2023

Preventative Management Engineer

Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd.
11.2010 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Electronics And Instrumentation (Hons) - Electronics And Instrumentation

Twintech Engineering College University
11.2010 - 03.2014

Preventative Maintenance Lead

Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd.
04.2004 - 06.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Studies

Midas College
11.1993 - 11.1995

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