Cuong Ly
San Jose,CA
Summary
Operations-focused Production Manager with over 10 years of experience in fast-paced production environments, including more than 5 years specializing in semiconductor fabrication, encompassing wafer, die, and assembly processes who now leads for results: safe, on-time output, stable quality, and clear communication. Experienced coordinating shifts, standardizing SOPs, and using KPIs to drive throughput, yield, and cost control. Comfortable balancing people, machines, materials, and maintenance while partnering with Engineering, Quality, and Facilities to remove bottlenecks. Known for steady floor leadership, clean documentation, and continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Die Fab Techinican
Amphenol Advanced Nova Sensors
05.2023 - Current
- Ran end-to-end die-fab ops across photolithography, fusion/glass bonding, probing, AVI, pick-and-place, and final measurements; consistently met daily lot targets.
- Supported engineering runs (special run cards), provided clean data, and helped refine processes to improve yield/throughput.
- Managed lot tracking and outside services (POs) in Oracle; coordinated smooth handoffs from wafer-fab to die-fab to assembly and testing.
- Multitasked up to four probers; routinely processed 1,200–1,500 dies/day on pick-and-place while maintaining spec compliance.
- Upheld safety/cleanroom standards and performed visual/AVI inspections with timely defect disposition and documentation.
Wafer Fab Operator
Amphenol Advanced Nova Sensors
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Processed 4–6" wafers through 5–10 photo layers per product; handled 4–20 lots/day depending on layer complexity.
- Operated steppers and manual/semi-auto aligners; executed coat/expose/develop, post-bake, and in-line inspections.
- Performed metal/SiCr deposition and routine metrology; maintained accurate run documentation and lot status.
- Partnered with engineers to support experiments while protecting output and quality targets.
- Supported engineering teams on newly tested wafers while maintaining target output levels and minimizing yield loss through diligent inspection.
- Studied work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
- Support and contribute with engineers on newly tested wafers and also keep production at target.
Manufacturing Associate II
Cepheid Sunnyvale
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
Production Technician
Lumentum Operations
04.2017 - 09.2019
- Production Technician II (Wafer Fab).
- Knowledge of exposure from laser and development, photolithography, SEM, diffusion, microscope inspection, and process of (2-3-4-5 inch) products.
- Promptly documented and reported all defective equipment and hazardous conditions.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Controlled semiconductor processing cycles through manipulation of valves, switches, buttons and key commands.
Assembler
Mitacs
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Disassembled, reassembled and corrected changeover.
- Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA06-2027
Associate of Science - Business Administration 2.0
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA03-2025
Skills
- Production planning & scheduling; set/monitor product standards; resolve processing problems; supervise and develop staff
- Budgeting & cost control; review production orders to align inventory, staffing, and timelines
- Quality management & SPC; production tracking and reporting; CAPA mindset
- EHS compliance, facility audits, and preventive maintenance coordination
- Oversee maintenance/repair of equipment and building systems; coordinate construction/renovation; space and installation management
- Team leadership, hiring/training, setting goals and deadlines, performance feedback, and cross-functional coordination
- Materials requirements planning, inventory control, and supplier/PO coordination
- ERP & HRIS: Oracle/JD Edwards/PeopleSoft; SAP; Microsoft Dynamics; ADP
- Project & reporting: Microsoft Project; Excel (dashboards/KPIs); Crystal Reports/BI tools
- CMMS/Facilities systems; MS Office/Google Workspace; Outlook/Email; AutoCAD exposure for facilities layouts
Languages
English
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Die Fab Techinican
Amphenol Advanced Nova Sensors
05.2023 - Current
Wafer Fab Operator
Amphenol Advanced Nova Sensors
05.2020 - 05.2023
Manufacturing Associate II
Cepheid Sunnyvale
10.2019 - 04.2020
Production Technician
Lumentum Operations
04.2017 - 09.2019
Assembler
Mitacs
01.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
San Jose State University
Associate of Science - Business Administration 2.0
De Anza College