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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Listening to high-quality music
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BALA MURUGAN VELAYUTHAM

A*Star- Agency for Science
Singapore
BALA MURUGAN VELAYUTHAM

Work Preference

Job Search Status:

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Senior Research Engineer 1Senior Associate EngineerEquipment EngineerSenior Final Test Assistant EngineerManufacturing Technician

Work Type

Part Time

Location Preference

Hybrid

Location:

Singapore, SingaporeSingapore

Open to relocation:

Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience

Results-driven Engineering Professional with over 10 years in semiconductor fabrication and equipment maintenance. Expertise in installation, setup, and testing of Veeco MOCVD tools and Epitaxy systems, including EMCORE MOCVD and custom Vapor Phase Epitaxy tools. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and drive project completion through strategic troubleshooting and proactive improvements.

Work History

1 Year 7 Months
01.2025 - Current
1 Year 7 Months
Senior Research Engineer 1
A*Star- Agency for Science | Fusionopolis 2
01.2025 - Current

- Coordinated the installation of new tools and utilities.

- Coordinate with vendors to execute the projects smoothly

- Execute project based on TUM

- Procurement raising using ERP system

- Person In Charge for Process Cooling Water system

1 Year 8 Months
05.2023 - 01.2025
1 Year 8 Months
Senior Associate Engineer
Broadcom Avago Technologies | Singapore
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Performed maintenance on manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime.
  • Optimized equipment performance by implementing process improvements.
  • Monitored manufacturing processes, enhancing product quality and operational efficiency.
  • Implement process improvements and optimize equipment performance.
  • Prepared reports detailing equipment performance and process metrics.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, interventions, and equipment history.
  • Prepare reports on equipment performance and process metrics.
  • Supported new product introductions and facilitated process transfers.
  • Collaborated with production, engineering, and quality teams to effectively resolve technical issues.
  • Assisted in conducting safety audits and identifying potential hazards.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols.
  • Contributed to projects aimed at enhancing manufacturing efficiency.
  • Participate in equipment upgrades, installations, and projects related to process improvement.
  • Performed additional responsibilities as directed by management to enhance workflow.
3 Years 6 Months
09.2019 - 03.2023
3 Years 6 Months
Equipment Engineer
ams OSRAM Asia Pte Ltd | Singapore
09.2019 - 03.2023
  • Enhanced design and functionality of existing equipment to meet operational needs.
  • Executed projects and initiated research to develop manufacturing solutions.
  • Identified alternative solutions and integrated flexibility to optimize costs and benefits for unique, cost-effective results.
  • Established alternative possibilities and incorporated flexibility to balance costs with benefits to produce unique and cost-effective results.
  • Establish new or sustain existing standard operating procedures, conduct risk assessments for assigned workstations.
  • Highly disciplined in manufacturing behaviour.
  • Maintained the equipment, redesigned them if required, and replaced the parts of the assembled equipments.
4 Years 9 Months
09.2014 - 06.2019
4 Years 9 Months
Senior Final Test Assistant Engineer
Veeco Asia Pte Ltd | Singapore
09.2014 - 06.2019
  • Final Test Process Support
  • Ensure the proper functioning of test systems to meet production requirements.
  • Assist in setting up, calibrating, and troubleshooting final testing equipment and procedures.
  • Test Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Collected and analyzed test data to identify issues and deviations, facilitating timely resolution.
  • Generate reports on test results and suggest improvements.
  • Equipment Maintenance and Calibration
  • Performed routine maintenance and calibration of testing equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability for production.
  • Coordinate with equipment vendors for repairs and upgrades.
  • Process Improvement and Optimization
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize final test processes, enhancing quality and operational efficiency.
  • Implement improvements based on data analysis and feedback.
  • Documentation and Compliance
  • Maintain detailed documentation of test procedures, setups, and results.
  • Ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
  • Support for Product Testing and Qualification
  • Assist in the qualification of new products and processes.
  • Support troubleshooting and resolution of test-related issues.
  • Fostered teamwork among departments to enhance project outcomes.
  • Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to meet production targets.
  • Delivered technical support and training sessions.
11 Years 6 Months
11.2002 - 05.2014
11 Years 6 Months
Manufacturing Technician
Avago Technologies | Singapore
11.2002 - 05.2014
  • Managed consumable inventory and ordering using Oracle system to ensure availability.
  • Performed daily maintenance and servicing of equipment to maintain smooth-running operations.
  • Performed gas and chemical change to minimize production downtime.
  • Contributed to emergency response team efforts. and to ensure safe practices.
  • Cleaning of filter traps, wet exhaust pipes and assembly of spare parts.
  • Conducted daily maintenance and servicing of equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Executed gas and chemical changes to reduce production downtime.
  • Completed various ad hoc tasks from production supervisor. assigned from production supervisor.

Education

MSc - Engineering Business Management

Aston University | SINGAPORE | 04-2025

Skills

SEMICONDUCTOR COMMISSIONING
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
ANALYTICAL PROBLEM SOLVING
CHEMICAL & GAS HANDLING
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PROJECT OVERSIGHT
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Certification

  • Workplace Safety and Health Level B
  • Robotic Process Automation (Basic)
  • Project Management Professional

Listening to high-quality music

In addition to my professional qualifications, I bring a set of skills and interests that I believe add value to my profile. I am fluent in both English and Tamil, which enables me to communicate effectively with diverse teams and clients.

Timeline

Senior Research Engineer 1
A*Star- Agency for Science
01.2025 - CurrentRead more
Senior Associate Engineer
Broadcom Avago Technologies
05.2023 - 01.2025Read more
Equipment Engineer
ams OSRAM Asia Pte Ltd
09.2019 - 03.2023Read more
Senior Final Test Assistant Engineer
Veeco Asia Pte Ltd
09.2014 - 06.2019Read more
Manufacturing Technician
Avago Technologies
11.2002 - 05.2014Read more
Aston University - MSc, Engineering Business Management
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BALA MURUGAN VELAYUTHAM