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KAI BOON TAN

KAI BOON TAN

Summary

Dynamic Senior Engineer driven by curiosity and innovation, turning complex problems into practical solution that shape a better future. Aiming for gaining more working experience in difference area.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Engineer (Full Automation Excellent)

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd (VSMC)
03.2025 - Current
  • Fab Start-Up experience - Led full fab automation excellent initiatives, focusing on Real-Time Dispatch (RTD) and system automation to improve fab efficiency.
  • Owned and optimized RTD dispatch rules, to improve cycle time and throughput.
  • Drove manual-to-automated process conversion, increasing auto-move rate and reducing human intervention.

Knowledge Transfer Trainee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Gained critical insights through participation in TSMC reference fab knowledge transfer program.
  • Acquired high-volume manufacturing best practices essential for optimizing fab operations.
  • Mastered automation systems, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in manufacturing processes.
  • Developed expertise in fab systems to ensure system readiness for operational deployment.
  • Applied dispatch logic knowledge to support real-time decision-making in manufacturing environments.
  • Facilitated seamless integration of learned practices into daily operations for improved outcomes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and enhance manufacturing workflows.

Senior Engineer (Automation)

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)
11.2022 - 03.2025
  • Achieved project milestones by leading cross-functional teams for fab expansion.
  • Ensured system readiness by integrating automation between two fabs effectively.
  • Reduced maintenance process time by 50% through integrating five auto-monitor systems.
  • Enhanced manpower efficiency via implementation of Dynamic Monitor and Auto Scheduling systems.
  • Increased fab automation rate by 8%, improving MMR from 25 to 30.

Knowledge Transfer Trainee

United Microelectronics Corporate (UMC)
11.2023 - 11.2023
  • Learned and enhanced existing automation system in order to supported cross fab manufacturing operations.
  • Traced pi-run lot in mother fab to ensure meet schedule delivery.

Manufacturing Engineer

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Ensured stable production and on-time delivery across critical manufacturing operations.
  • Increased cycle time efficiency by 8% through optimized lot dispatch and scheduling.
  • Boosted Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) by 10% via process and equipment analysis.
  • Led and supervised a production team of 40, achieving key production goals.
  • Conducted pre-shift meetings to align team on priorities and objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical And Industrial

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
JOHOR
07-2021

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Team management
  • Project management
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • RTD Formatter Software
  • SQL Coding
  • Tableau Software
  • C Programming
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Witness Simulation Software
  • Minitab Software

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malay
Advanced (C1)
Japanese
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Senior Engineer (Full Automation Excellent)

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd (VSMC)
03.2025 - Current

Knowledge Transfer Trainee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)
03.2025 - 06.2025

Knowledge Transfer Trainee

United Microelectronics Corporate (UMC)
11.2023 - 11.2023

Senior Engineer (Automation)

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)
11.2022 - 03.2025

Manufacturing Engineer

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)
11.2021 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical And Industrial

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
KAI BOON TAN