Joseph Encia
Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer
Hsinchu City,
Summary
Total 28 years great working experience in Semiconductor Industry with extensive knowledge in Assembly and Test operations, managing technical operation in ASIA region (Taiwan & Korea). Dedicated semiconductor professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Reliable employee with time management and teaming abilities. Dedicated to completing work on-time and going above and beyond with each activity. Excellent work ethic and attendance record. Focused and attentive Staff Member with good administrative, organizational and problem-solving abilities. Skilled at coordinating people, activities and documents. Dedicated to best-in-class work and productivity. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Testing and Quality Engineer with 20 years of experience driving excellence in creating, editing and implementing test work instructions to improve quality and efficiency. Exceptional expertise across various test procedures for process improvement. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Staff Engr. (Supplier Quality and Test Operation)
STMicroelectronics
Hsinchu City
10.2015 - 09.2023
- OSAT management for quality and test technical operation support at Final Testing & EWS operation within Taiwan & Korea region ((ASEKH, Amkor Taiwan, KYEC, Amkor Korea)
- Managed and facilitated new products at Final Test and EWS, start from technical gap risk assessment, product qualification execution down to production phase.
- Conducted NPI Automotive readiness and certification programs by securing frozen recipe through proper documentation & line validation before ramp-up plan.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Participated in team-building activities to foster teamwork and collaboration.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with colleagues through regular meetings and communication.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Conducted regular test data analysis using various analytical tools (Yield explorer, Galaxy Examinator, Power BI, Optimal+) and identified areas for improvement.
- Managed machine efficiency rate improvement through onsite technical review with OSAT technical team.
- Managed and collaborated with OSAT test technical team and SW /HW related issues impacting setup and productivity for immediate resolution.
- Managed and responsible for identifying, executing and demonstrating realization of cost saving, productivity with OSAT that could have significant contribution to organization.
- Managed in process change management including product transfer, material and process changes initiated by OSAT.
- Co-auditor for external audit and also providing technical knowledge to audit team.
- Manage customer incident /quality crises/ Excursion investigation and 8D report writing.
- Managed on-site compliancy verification of all action's improvement derived from various issues.
- Provided technical advice to improve quality of engineering practices.
Test QA Engr. Supervisor
ASE Test
Kaohsiung
03.2010 - 09.2015
- Supervise teams and provide quality and technical support to various issues (internal & External cases).
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
- Solicited customer feedback to identify and improve on areas of weakness.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Review sampling plan on continuously basis in each process station to determine suitable quality levels and inspection procedures in line with productivity and quality goals of company.
- Support manufacturing operation by identifying improvement opportunities and resolving through team meetings and quality circles
- Conducted line audit on Test Area to ensure QC controls and SOP are strictly followed and implemented.
- Participated/involved in company's quality improvement programs such as PFMEA, 5S, 8D writing.
Sr. Quality Engineer
RF Monolithic, Inc (C/O ATEC Philippines)
Cabuyao, Laguna
02.2003 - 12.2008
- Managed final lot acceptance operations and react to quality metrics on daily basis and drive action improvement.
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Recommended revisions to internal controls and operational and management policies and procedures.
- Reported on non-compliance issues and other negative factors discovered during production.
- Facilitated process improvements to successfully decrease errors.
- Executed operational audits and assessed company operations, compliance and other associated risks.
- Escalated concerns about project and process quality, referring discovered issues to engineering manager for correction.
- Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues.
- Partnered with senior management to analyze issues and find appropriate solutions.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Managed corrective actions program resulting from audit review, new manufacturing process and new equipment qualification plans and results.
Test Quality Assurance Engineer
ASE Test
Kaohsiung
05.2001 - 01.2003
- Support manufacturing by identifying improvement opportunities and resolving through team meetings and quality circles.
- Coordinate champions and administer customer corrective action reports and feedback
- Performs audit on Test Area to ensure QC controls and SOP are properly implemented.
- Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
- Created successful test scripts to manage automated feature testing,
- Drove corrective actions to accomplish project closure and recurrence control.
- Worked with stakeholders and team members on quality assurance efforts for hardware components.
- Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
- Partnered with leadership team to develop automation strategy and execution plan.
- Worked closely with different departments to develop innovative solutions to functionality issues.
- Managed and drove quality issues root identification and 8D report formulation and writing.
Process Engineer (Wire Bond)-II
Amkor Technology Philippines
Muntinlupa City
05.1998 - 01.2001
- Managed product yield, productivity, reliability, and quality level in accordance with corporate goal.
- Conducted line process audit to ensure specifications and procedures are strictly implemented.
- Conducted evaluations of equipment to verify optimal performance and efficiency through DOE.
- Conducted evaluation and certification of materials, equipment and process to maintain quality indices goals set by company.
- Conducted engineering approach in determining assembly related problems using Phenomena Mechanism Analysis (PMA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Collaborated with technologists to address operating issues and support rapid recovery.
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Analyzed critical line data to make recommendations for improvement.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
- Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in production and maintenance costs and developed strategies to reduce expenses.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency in industrial production.
- Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process changes.
Sr. Process Engineer (Plastic Molding)
Amertron Incorporated
Paranaque City
01.1995 - 05.1998
- Created series of process optimizations to reduce production errors and increase quality.
- Managed and developed corrective actions improvements through yield analysis root cause and identification.
- Provided technical supports to production issues relating to process and materials affecting shipment schedules and product quality.
- Conducted low yield analysis and publishes corresponding low yield analysis report and developed actions improvement.
- Managed and generated update instructions, flowcharts and specifications for effective production operation.
- Provided technical assistance and guidance to process technicians and conduct technical evaluations and process characterization as deemed necessary and publish appropriate engineering evaluation reports.
- Managed and collaborated resolution of line issues through meetings with other engineering staff and other department.
- Optimized processes to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
ADAMSON UNIVERSITY
Manila, Philippines 06.1989 - 05.1994
Skills
Test Data Analytical capabilities
Process Change ManagementProblem Solving ExpertQuality Improvement ProgramProcess and manufacturingProcess and Manufacturing Auditing
Good communication skillsQuality assurance procedures-Documentation abilities
Customer service understanding
Teambuilding
Teamwork and Collaboration
Dependable and Responsible
Decision-Making
Schedule Coordination
Planning and Coordination
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of WLSCP Fan-Out test data system conversion from reconstructive tes data to silicon base data.
- Achieved smooth launching of NPI at Final test and EWS operation through technical gap analysis , and hands on qualification execution work with OSAT support team.
- Achieved team technical analytical capabilities by conducting trainings various analytical tools (YE, GE & O+, Power BI)
- Resolved non-strick on pad (NSOP) through design of experiment with various bonding pad thickness technology.
- Achieved in-line internal O/S control @ OSAT, tightened than operational statistical bin limits (SBL) as primary gating before any lots going out of spec. (Preventative measures)
- Achieved EWS index reduction to 0.4 sec from 2.1 sec through effective collaboration tester vendor through tester driver optimization and compatibility improvement.
- Achieved Semi-Finished Variance (SFV)Loss rate reduction through lot test data analysis based top 3 soft-bin test failure & drove improvement according to material, processes and test program identified root cause(s).WWS Target 98%
Affiliations
Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers
Certification
2ND Lead Auditor Course [Powerhouse][Aug 6-10, 2018)
Playing guitar, Basketball, swimming, Badminton
I played guitar as one of my stress reliever, and I also shared this skill in our religious group on weekly basis supporting our very own choir members. During the weekend I also played any of these sports such basketball, badminton , swimming with friends and colleagues. I find these sports as one of way of keeping my health status on top away from any major health issues. Keeping health on top does not require age limit, but a dedication and passion of doing things that you love most.
Timeline
2ND Lead Auditor Course [Powerhouse][Aug 6-10, 2018)
08-2018
TEL Prober Basic Operation, [TEL] - [Aug 22,2016)eframe]
08-2016
Staff Engr. (Supplier Quality and Test Operation)
STMicroelectronics
10.2015 - 09.2023
Test QA Engr. Supervisor
ASE Test
03.2010 - 09.2015
Sr. Quality Engineer
RF Monolithic, Inc (C/O ATEC Philippines)
02.2003 - 12.2008
Test Quality Assurance Engineer
ASE Test
05.2001 - 01.2003
Process Engineer (Wire Bond)-II
Amkor Technology Philippines
05.1998 - 01.2001
Licensed [Electrical Engineer)
01-1995
Sr. Process Engineer (Plastic Molding)
Amertron Incorporated
01.1995 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
ADAMSON UNIVERSITY
06.1989 - 05.1994