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SARAVANA KRISHNAN

SARAVANA KRISHNAN

SENIOR RELIABILITY ENGINEER
NO21, LRG BKT MINYAK 9, TMN BUKIT MINYAK, BUKIT MERTAJAM

Summary

Senior Reliability Engineer with extensive experience at Renesas Electronics, specializing in ESD testing and calibration management. Proven track record in developing robust ESD Control Programs and maintaining compliance with industry standards. Skilled in calibration maintenance planning and adept at cross-functional collaboration, ensuring high-quality outcomes and operational efficiency.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Reliability Engineer

RENESAS ELECTRONIC PENANG
05.2013 - Current

ESD and Latch up Testing

  • Execute ESD testing (HBM per JS001 and AEC_Q100-002, CDM per JS002 and AEC_Q100-011) and Latch-Up testing (LU per JESD78 and AEC_Q100-004) on packaged devices.
  • Prepare test setup: Load test programs, configure stress parameters, and verify test configurations.
  • Ensure test equipment is calibrated and functioning properly.
  • Coordinate with reliability, product, and test engineering teams for test planning, sample handling, and data requirements.
  • Maintain detailed logs of test results and stress conditions; document pre- and post-stress test performance.
  • Generate test reports, including summary tables, waveforms, and failure analysis input.
  • Comply with lab safety, ESD handling, and quality standards.

Senior Reliability Engineer

RENESAS ELECTRONIC PENANG
05.2016 - Current

ESD Coordinator

  • Develop, implement, and manage the site-wide ESD Control Program based on ANSI/ESD S20.20 or customer requirements.
  • Maintain and regularly update the ESD Control Plan including procedures, floor plans, materials, and personnel requirements.
  • Coordinate and document preventive maintenance and calibration of ESD control devices and monitoring systems.
  • Lead or assist in ESD failure investigations, support root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
  • Provide training and re-certification for personnel on ESD awareness, handling procedures, and ESD-safe practices.
  • Maintain records of monitoring data for internal quality control and external audits.
  • Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Facilities, and Production teams to ensure compliance with ESD policies.
  • Support customer and third-party audits and assessments related to ESD compliance.

Senior Reliability Engineer

RENESAS ELECTRONIC PENANG
05.2017 - Current

Calibration Coordinator

  • Maintain and update the master list of all calibration assets.
  • Schedule, coordinate, and track calibration activities—both in-house and with third-party calibration service providers.
  • Ensure timely calibration and prevent overdue instruments; escalate critical delays.
  • Maintain accurate calibration records, certificates, and reports in database.
  • Support and coordinate internal/external audits, providing calibration documentation and traceability as needed.
  • Develop or improve calibration procedures according to industry and manufacturer specifications.
  • Tag, label, and classify instruments as calibrated, out-of-tolerance (OOT), or out-of-service, as applicable.
  • Ensure calibration complies with NIST traceability or other recognized standards.

Reliability Engineer

Renesas Electronics (Formerly Known as Integrated Device Technology)
05.2013 - 05.2021

Reliability Brochure Regeneration

  • Compile, organize, and update qualification brochures summarizing HTOL, HTSL, TC, and HAST results.


FIT Rate Calculation Support

  • Prepare reliability reports with FIT results.

Reliability Engineer

Renesas Electronics (Formerly Known as Integrated Device Technology)
05.2013 - 05.2021
  • Responsible for planning, executing, and documenting MIL-STD-883 Group A, B, C, and D qualification and screening tests to ensure microelectronic devices meet military reliability standards.

Reliability Engineer

Renesas Electronics (Formerly Known as Integrated Device Technology)
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Support the execution of HTOL, HTSL, TC, and unbiased HAST testing in accordance with JEDEC standards.
  • Perform pre-stress and post-stress electrical testing coordination and logging.
  • Record and verify data (lot traceability, serial numbers, time-in/out, test conditions) accurately into tracking systems.


Reliability Technician

Renesas Electronics (Formerly Known as Integrated Device Technology)
02.2009 - 05.2013

ESD and Latch up Testing

  • Execute ESD testing (HBM per JS001, CDM per JESD22) and Latch-Up testing (LU per JESD78) on packaged devices.
  • Prepare test setup: Load test programs, configure stress parameters, and verify test configurations.
  • Ensure test equipment is calibrated and functioning properly.
  • Maintain detailed logs of test results and stress conditions.
  • Generate test reports, including summary tables and waveforms.

Production Technician

Renesas Electronics (Formerly Known as Integrated Device Technology)
01.2007 - 02.2009
  • Operate and monitor MCT testers and DeltaFlex handlers for electrical and functional testing of semiconductor devices.
  • Perform test program loading, lot setup, and part loading/unloading.
  • Ensure correct device setup and test socket configuration according to work instructions and traveler sheets.
  • Conduct basic troubleshooting for handler and tester issues.
  • Verify and ensure good yield and bin performance throughout production.


Assembly Line Technician

Renesas Electronics (Formerly Known as Integrated Device Technology)
07.2005 - 12.2006

Provide process monitor and support equipment preventive maintenance.

  • K&S gold ball bond for both lead frame and BGA packages.
  • Dias Visual inspection on strip lead frame and BGA packages.
  • Plasma clean for strip pre and post wire bond BGA packages.
  • Liquid encapsulation and oven cure for singulated BGA packages.

Intern

JKR Elecltric Pulau Pinang
01.2004 - 05.2004
  • Design and prepare drawings using AutoCAD R14 and AutoCAD 2000.
  • Make modifications to technical drawings based on work progress.
  • Prepare tender documents and quotations.
  • Assist the project supervisor on-site to ensure compliance with relevant specifications, drawings, and standards.


Education

Bachelor Of Engineering - Electrical Engineering

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
SKUDAI, JOHOR
10.2012

Diploma - Electronic Engineering

POLITEKNIK SULTAN ABDUL HALIM MU'ADZAM SHAH
JITRA, KEDAH
07.2006

SPM - ELECTRONIC

SEK. MEN TEKNIK BALIK PULAU
BALIK PULAU, PULAU PINANG
12.2001

Skills

Calibration Maintenance planning

Timeline

Senior Reliability Engineer

RENESAS ELECTRONIC PENANG
05.2017 - Current

Senior Reliability Engineer

RENESAS ELECTRONIC PENANG
05.2016 - Current

Reliability Engineer

Renesas Electronics (Formerly Known as Integrated Device Technology)
06.2015 - 08.2015

Senior Reliability Engineer

RENESAS ELECTRONIC PENANG
05.2013 - Current

Reliability Engineer

Renesas Electronics (Formerly Known as Integrated Device Technology)
05.2013 - 05.2021

Reliability Engineer

Renesas Electronics (Formerly Known as Integrated Device Technology)
05.2013 - 05.2021

Reliability Technician

Renesas Electronics (Formerly Known as Integrated Device Technology)
02.2009 - 05.2013

Production Technician

Renesas Electronics (Formerly Known as Integrated Device Technology)
01.2007 - 02.2009

Assembly Line Technician

Renesas Electronics (Formerly Known as Integrated Device Technology)
07.2005 - 12.2006

Intern

JKR Elecltric Pulau Pinang
01.2004 - 05.2004

Bachelor Of Engineering - Electrical Engineering

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

Diploma - Electronic Engineering

POLITEKNIK SULTAN ABDUL HALIM MU'ADZAM SHAH

SPM - ELECTRONIC

SEK. MEN TEKNIK BALIK PULAU
SARAVANA KRISHNANSENIOR RELIABILITY ENGINEER