TAEJONG KIM
Summary
Strategic Manufacturing DX & MES Architect with over 13 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing Smart Factory systems within the Display and EV Battery industries. Proven track record in leading large-scale global projects, including a $30M Smart Factory establishment in the U.S. Expert in SDF (Software Defined Factory) concepts, specializing in MES standardization, PLC/Log-based anomaly detection, and global roll-out of monitoring systems. Adept at bridging the gap between OT and IT to maximize ROI and operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
SKON
SEOUL, KOREA
04.2023 - Current
Manufacturing IT System Planning & Smart Factory Construction
- Project Lead for U.S. Smart Factory Construction:
- Managed the end-to-end implementation of 20+ production-related systems (MES, EAP, WMS, RMS, FDC, SPC).
- Supervised SI vendors to ensure system integration and operational stability for a new global site.
- Led and supervised $30M budget project per plant.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Established Plant Dashboard on Production Floor.
- Development of Company Global Standard Monitoring System:
- Designed and deployed the first standardized facility monitoring system in the U.S. site.
- Successfully executed global roll-outs to Hungary and China, enhancing real-time visibility across all global legal entities.
Senior Engineer
SAMSUNG DISPLAY
ASAN, KOREA
02.2012 - 03.2023
- System Setup & Interface Standardization:
Designed and managed high-performance data collection servers (EAP) between equipment and MES.
Architected tracking and logistics control logic (MOS, MCS/RTD) for seamless panel flow. - PLC-based Control Logic Optimization:
Built PLC communication interfaces to enhance equipment-to-equipment synchronization and efficiency.
Standardized SECS/GEM protocols and defined user-specific messages to meet evolving production generations. - Custom Data Visualization System Development:
Developed a C#/MSSQL-based log-tracking system to capture non-standard equipment data, providing actionable insights to process engineers.
Supported global site expansions in Suzhou (China) and Bac Ninh (Vietnam)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
KWANGWOON UNIVERSITY
SEOUL, KOREA02-2012
Skills
- Project planning
- Client relationship management
- Project scheduling
- Risk management
- IT infrastructure management
- Root-cause analysis
CORE COMPETENCIES
- MES & Smart Factory: Architecture Design, Global Governance, System Rationalization, SI Vendor Management.
- DX Technology: Logical Sensor Implementation, Data-driven Anomaly Detection, Digital Twin-ready Monitoring.
- Process Optimization: Multi-product Production (Recipe/Parameter Control), Best-Path Logistics Logic.
- Global Project Management: US, China, Vietnam site setup and standardized system roll-out.
- Technical Stack: SECS/GEM, PLC Data Interface (Socket/TCP), C#, MSSQL, EAP, WMS, RMS, FDC.
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
SKON
04.2023 - Current
Senior Engineer
SAMSUNG DISPLAY
02.2012 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
KWANGWOON UNIVERSITY