ZihShuen Chiam

Background journey

• Served 1 year scholarship bond before continuing next year as full-time engineer.

Programming Knowledge

• Tested and developed automation scripts in mainly Perl, Python and TCL programming language to streamline routine tasks efficiency of over 60%.
• Managed internal Quality Assurance (QA) system, consisting of 40 different scripts, overseeing debugging of QA results and learning scripts left by former employees.
• Successfully created new scripts to enhance efficiency of QA system.
• Collaborated with team members to address debugging issues, manage enhancement requests, and analyze QA results.
• Developed and maintained an organized tracking system using Microsoft OneNote, compiling team responses on a dedicated page.
• Implemented systematic approach resembling ticketing system within Microsoft software, facilitating efficient task tracking, including completed and pending tasks.
• Effectively utilized OneNote page to streamline communication, ensuring clear documentation of debugging scripts, enhancement requests, and QA result analysis.

Social strengths

• Developed positive working relationships with internal stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
• Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components with PDK, layout and design teams.

Technical Knowledge

• Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of Calibre Runtime developments, components, and systems.
• Read and interpreted layout and schematics, and computer-generated reports before translating issues to designers and layout engineers.
• Leveraged proficiency in EDA tools, including Cadence virtuoso, Mentor Graphics Calibre for accurate design validation
• Applied knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing process to proactively anticipate and mitigate potential design issues
• Assisted designers with troubleshooting existing installations or redesigning outdated systems for improved efficiency

Skills Development

• Developed front end web design IT Ticketing Helpdesk to allow engineers to connect to appropriate department for PV assistance.

• Familiarity with tools like Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Graphics Calibre, EDA Tools for IC design and verification
• Experience with scripting languages like python, CL or perl for automation and data processing within the EDA environment in Linux systems
• Ability to identify and resolve LVS mismatches or issues in the design to develop strong analytical problem-solving abilities to identify and rectify design issues.