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LEMINCHE PUJALTE

Leoben

Summary

Engineer with Eighteen years of experience in process control, troubleshooting, defect analysis, and process optimization. Adept at managing projects for quality and productivity improvement, and process technology advancement to suit customer requirements in terms of product reliability.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

IC Substrate Engineer

AT&S Autria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG
09.2022 - Current
  • Installation and qualification of new machines.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure operator skills are developed in operating new machines.
  • Improve processes through implementation of new tools and methodologies, enhancing productivity and quality.
  • Enhanced product performance by conducting thorough failure analysis and recommending improvements.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment procurement, selecting optimal solutions based on performance requirements.

Staff Engineer

Sanmina-Sci Singapore
01.2020 - 04.2022
  • Provides technical leadership in the concept of process control, printed circuit board (PCB) processing review and parameter set-up in plating process
  • Trains junior engineers to have an in-depth knowledge on copper plating process and PCB manufacturing
  • Leads the team for continuous quality improvement and cost-reduction activities
  • Part of inter-department team that reviews standardization of process flow to improve manufacturability and reduce processing time of different PCB design
  • Works closely with technology department for machine installation and process upgrade to increase capacity and improve plating reliability
  • Review and approve all documentations and standard procedures in copper plating process

Senior Process Engineer

Sanmina-Sci Singapore
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Process control and troubleshooting of plating line
  • Execute process evaluation and DOE to improve quality and productivity
  • Part of the team that conducted comprehensive study on laser hole reliability to meet the requirement of any layer PCB design
  • Assisted during line installation and testing of new chemistry for electroless plating line (part of the laser hole reliability project)
  • Works with quality engineer to assist customer's queries on quality-related issues
  • Conduct detailed failure analysis on assembled PCB using 8D method and provide documented corrective and preventive actions

Process Engineer

Sanmina-Sci Singapore
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Process control and line troubleshooting
  • Improve department yield
  • Documentation and standardization of procedures and work instructions
  • Training of technicians for the newly implemented activities for process improvement
  • Participate in Kaizen projects with production to improve productivity

Process Engineer

Daeduck Inc. Philippines
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Process control and line troubleshooting (Deburring, Desmear, Electroless Plating and Electrolytic Plating Line)
  • Process characterizations and evaluations to improve capability
  • Review of FMEA, operating procedures and other documentations implemented in the line
  • Defect analysis for process improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Santo Tomas
Manila Philippines
03-2006

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Clear verbal and written skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Project Management
  • Experienced in meeting tight deadlines
  • Innovative thinking
  • Strategic leadership
  • Dedicated work ethic
  • Adaptability to change
  • Strong relationship-building abilities

Accomplishments

  • Copper Via Fill Plating Expansion Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 Increase the capacity by 100% from 120 to 240 panels/ day
  • Laser Hole Reliability Project Jan 2017 - Apr 2018 Reduced the customer complaints due to laser hole reliability from 300 ppm to zero Achieved the best laser hole reliability in Sanmina group based on the health of the line study conducted by head office (since 2018-present)
  • Lean Six Sigma Convention Dec 2017 Kaizen project for quality and productivity improvement on plating of thin panels (Runner-up)
  • Lean Six Sigma Convention Dec 2014 Kaizen project for Electroless Plating productivity improvement (1st Prize)

Timeline

IC Substrate Engineer

AT&S Autria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG
09.2022 - Current

Staff Engineer

Sanmina-Sci Singapore
01.2020 - 04.2022

Senior Process Engineer

Sanmina-Sci Singapore
01.2016 - 01.2019

Process Engineer

Sanmina-Sci Singapore
01.2012 - 01.2015

Process Engineer

Daeduck Inc. Philippines
01.2007 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Santo Tomas