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Khiem Vo

SAN JOSE,California

Summary

Resilient leader and trusted problem solver with a technical mindset. Expertise in developing and implementing strategic frameworks and initiatives tailored to complex operations. Proven track record of driving efficiency and automation, resulting in significant revenue growth and cost savings. Strong leadership skills in high-growth, ambiguous settings with limited resources. Able to navigate challenging environments and drive projects from conception to successful execution.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Engineering Manager

CelLink Corporation
San Carlos, United States
05.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw R&D, yield improvement, and capacity enhancement projects, ensuring timely delivery of key milestones
  • Collaborated with management teams to develop a technology roadmap for future product development
  • Mentored process engineers and technicians in best practices, including process development, experimental design, data analysis, root cause analysis, and problem-solving
  • Defined, established, monitored, and reported key performance metrics to achieve manufacturing objectives and align capacity with strategic plans
  • Identified opportunities for new equipment to enhance yield, capacity, and capability in collaboration with the engineering team

Senior Process Engineer

CelLink Corporation
San Carlos, United States
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Led multiple interdisciplinary technology projects from ideation to full implementation with minimal oversight, ensuring seamless execution and delivery
  • Developed and implemented advanced metrology methods to measure tool health and process performance data, enabling proactive maintenance and continuous improvement
  • Evaluated new materials for flexible circuits; collaborated closely with vendors and suppliers to co-develop optimal solutions tailored to our product needs
  • Worked hands-on with high-volume manufacturing and R&D tools, ensuring a deep understanding of the technical aspects and practical challenges
  • Qualified new tools and processes on the manufacturing line, ensuring they meet stringent performance and reliability standards

Senior Process Engineer

Heliotrope Technologies, Inc.
Alameda, United States
05.2020 - 01.2022
  • Technical lead in improving process-related optimization projects in current pilot plant facility
  • Drive cross-functional teams to resolve process/material-related issues using data driven methodologies
  • Specify/Re-spec equipment supporting future high-volume production in Europe based on new learnings from all the involved process and product needs
  • Design scale-up scale-down experiments to creatively find solutions for potential problems with larger form-factors
  • Characterize existing processes & enhance operational efficiencies of manual and semi-automated workstations

Process Engineer

Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
Hayward, United States
11.2017 - 05.2020
  • Explored new technology and piloted new process for the next generation product
  • Initiated qualification plans to introduce and implement new materials into the line
  • Solved technically complex problems using fundamental, data driven approaches
  • Analyzed data, generated testable hypotheses, and designed process changes to improve operation throughput, productivity, and reliability
  • Collaborated internationally with engineering teams and equipment suppliers in the US and Asia
  • Executed vendor acceptance testing and startup validation activities for new manufacturing plant in Taiwan
  • Oversaw the procurement, installation, and startup of critical manufacturing processes
  • Experienced with transferring technology, optimizing process, and scaling up from Hayward R&D facility to manufacturing line in Taiwan

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) - Biochemistry

San Jose State University
San Jose
01.2011

Skills

  • Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • Advanced Data Analytics (tools: SQL, Tableau, JMP)
  • Process development/optimization
  • New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Failure Analysis and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Project Management/Execution

Languages

  • English
  • Vietnamese

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Process Engineering Manager

CelLink Corporation
05.2023 - Current

Senior Process Engineer

CelLink Corporation
01.2022 - 05.2023

Senior Process Engineer

Heliotrope Technologies, Inc.
05.2020 - 01.2022

Process Engineer

Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
11.2017 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) - Biochemistry

San Jose State University

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