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Zulkifle Ibrahim

Zulkifle Ibrahim

Summary

Decisive & Energetic personal with more than 20 years experience who is highly effective at operating in dynamic, high-pressure environments. Ability to handle multiple simultaneous responsibilities while mostly exceeding objectives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager/Manager

System On Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd
SG
01.2019 - Current

Etch Equipment

  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team quality focus, productivity and morale.
  • Maintained frequent interaction with senior management to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement.
  • Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
  • Held weekly/monthly meetings to review Operational KPIs & improvement plans
  • Trained and developed team of qualified and motivated employees and managed resources in a positive and performance-oriented environment.

Principle/Senior Engineer/Engineer

System On Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd
SG
01.2007 - 12.2018

Etch: TEL Unity, Dry Strippers (Mattson/Axcelis), Metrology

  • Trained staff members and improved engineering application processes.
  • Responded to technical concerns quickly and effectively devised solutions.
  • Performed quality control procedures on equipment and materials.
  • Diagnosed issues with equipment systems and quickly repaired flaws to maintain functionality.

Etch: Applied Materials Centura

  • Establish systems/guidance in sustaining & improving equipment performance indices to meet operation goals
  • Establish work procedures, corrective actions & preventions.
  • Lead continuous improvement programs to improve quality, productivity & cost reduction.
  • Conduct installation & hook-up of new equipment
  • Oversee the preparation of consumables/parts to ensure adequate provision.

Senior Associate Engineer/Assistant Engineer

Systems On Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd
SG
01.2001 - 12.2006

Etch: Lam Research, Applied Materials Centura, TEL Unity, Dry Strippers (Mattson/Axcelis)

  • Maintenance Team Leader & line sustaining in performing Preventive/Corrective maintenance on timely basis to minimise downtime.
  • Provided input to Team Leader/Engineer regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.

Education

Bachelor Of Engineering Science - Aerospace Engineering Technologies

University of Technology, Sydney
Sydney
01-2002

Diploma In Electronic, Computer & Control - Electronic Engineering

Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore
07-1997

Skills

  • Lean Operation Management
  • Total Productive Maintenance
  • Forward-thinking Mindset
  • Leadership skills & Active Listening
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Team Direction & Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Lead cross departments/modules in implementing & integrating Newly Upgraded Quality Fault Detection System Control (FDC) to work conjointly with current SPC system & other Quality Initiative projects delivering consistent line yield >99% while reducing equipment risks 15% YOY.
  • Lead cross departments/modules Productivity Projects/Assignments on Automation & Paperless Initiatives with minimum 5 FTE savings.
  • Lead Department & achieve Gold Award in Y2023 by Senior Executive Board of Directors (NXP/TSMC/SSMC) for Cost Excellence Project with minimum realized Cost Savings of USD250K YOY from

1) Upgrading Critical Obsolesces parts on Legacy Equipments to avoid high repair cost.

2) Migration to in-house repair for self sustenance

3) Alternative source/usage extension

Timeline

Senior Manager/Manager

System On Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd
01.2019 - Current

Principle/Senior Engineer/Engineer

System On Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd
01.2007 - 12.2018

Senior Associate Engineer/Assistant Engineer

Systems On Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd
01.2001 - 12.2006

Bachelor Of Engineering Science - Aerospace Engineering Technologies

University of Technology, Sydney

Diploma In Electronic, Computer & Control - Electronic Engineering

Nanyang Polytechnic
Zulkifle Ibrahim