ALBERT TAN MING SONG
Senior Equipment Engineer – Dry Etch
Summary
Results-driven Senior Equipment Engineer with extensive experience in semiconductor process and equipment engineering. Proven track record in equipment troubleshooting, process improvement, and cross-functional team leadership. Adept at managing advanced semiconductor tools, optimizing maintenance procedures, and driving productivity enhancements. Strong problem-solving abilities with expertise in 8D methodology, statistical process control, and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA).
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dry Etch Senior Equipment Engineer
STMicroelectronic PTE. LTD
04.2021 - Current
- Managing LAM Exelan HPT, 9400PTX, DSIE, 2300 Versys & Coronus
- Started up new tools and met all the timelines of LAM DSIE G/Exelan HPT, LAM2300 Coronus/Syndion GP, TRYMAX NEO stripper
- Establishing new equipment procedures, managing critical CM/PM spare parts and conducting trainings for shift support teams
- Coordinate cross-functional equipment improvement activities
- Actively involved in chronic machine issue and excursion troubleshooting
- E.g Successfully resolved BCD9 via etch copper extrusion defect
Implant Equipment & Operation Engineer
STMicroelectronic PTE. LTD
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Led implant equipment activities during the initial three months of Micron-STM transition
- Supervised shift equipment, process, and preventive maintenance teams, overseeing 6 assistant engineers and 9 technicians
- Defined MA improvement/robustness programs for shift support team e.g improved schedule down time by 15%
- Awarded ST extraordinary employee of the quarter
Dry Etch Process & Equipment Engineer III
Micron Semiconductor Asia PTE. LTD
12.2015 - 05.2019
- Process and equipment owner of LAM 2300 Flex
- Coaching roles of legacy process and equipment owners for process qualification and daily machine troubleshooting for new engineers
- Initiate improvement programs for equipment uptime robustness
- STM-Micron F13 MSA - Dry Etch Equipment coordinator for product transfer
- F9 Technology Transfer - Equipment and process owner (Dry etch - Oxide)
Dry Etch Process & Equipment Engineer II
Micron Semiconductor Asia PTE. LTD
12.2013 - 11.2015
- In-charge of LAM Excelan HPT, 4520Xle, 4520i
- Establish Best-Known-Methods for equipment maintenance and matching procedures
- Manage de/installation and upgrades of tools
- Identify and implement cost reduction solutions
Dry Etch Process Engineer I
Micron Semiconductor Asia PTE. LTD
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Set up processes, design and implement advanced process monitoring / control methodologies
- E.g LAM Station, Process Control Analyzer (PCA)
- Improve process margin to achieve high device yield, quality and reliability
- Write process work procedure, specification and OCAP
Intern
Eurocopter South East Asia [ESEA] PTE LTD
03.2008 - 10.2008
- Prepared and fabricated aircraft wiring harness as per electrical wiring diagram for installation on aircraft
- Carried out installation of wiring harness and termination as per electrical wiring diagram
- Assisted avionic engineer to carry out schedule inspection and rectification of Aircraft Electrical & Instrumentation on systems
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
National University of Singapore [NUS]
Singapore 08.2009 - 07.2012
Diploma with Merit - Electronic & Computer Engineering
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Singapore 04.2006 - 02.2009
Skills
- English
- Mandarin
- Malay
- 8D Problem Solving Methodology
- FMEA
- SMED
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
Personal Information
- Ethnicity: Chinese
- Date of Birth: 02/09/88
- Nationality: Singapore PR / Malaysian
- Driving License: Singapore Class 3
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Dry Etch Senior Equipment Engineer
STMicroelectronic PTE. LTD
04.2021 - Current
Implant Equipment & Operation Engineer
STMicroelectronic PTE. LTD
06.2019 - 04.2021
Dry Etch Process & Equipment Engineer III
Micron Semiconductor Asia PTE. LTD
12.2015 - 05.2019
Dry Etch Process & Equipment Engineer II
Micron Semiconductor Asia PTE. LTD
12.2013 - 11.2015
Dry Etch Process Engineer I
Micron Semiconductor Asia PTE. LTD
08.2012 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
National University of Singapore [NUS]
08.2009 - 07.2012
Intern
Eurocopter South East Asia [ESEA] PTE LTD
03.2008 - 10.2008
Diploma with Merit - Electronic & Computer Engineering
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
04.2006 - 02.2009
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