IRENE ORLISH
Phoenix
Summary
An Engineer with 28+ years in semiconductor packaging, product development, and reliability engineering. Led high-volume programs from concept to market release. Proven leader in cross-site execution, complex problem solving, and cost/performance improvements. Seeking senior leadership roles with global travel flexibility.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr Principal Engineer
Onsemi
Scottsdale
07.2019 - 03.2025
- Technology enablement for high power technologies (SiC , GaN) across SMT and module package platform including concept, development , qualification and release.
- Spearheaded resolution of SiC T2PAK7L 950V electrical failure post-TC1000, restoring reliability and improving yield in a high-visibility executive-level project.
- Technology enablement for 65nm BCD mixed signals ICs for all different pkg platform wafer pkg, etc.
Principal Engineer
Onsemi
Carmona
02.2013 - 07.2019
- Delivered approximately $1.2M in annual cost savings through package design improvements.
- Standardized design rules specs across int / ext mfng sites, improving NPI cycle time and consistency.
- Quarterly visit to Gunma Japan for the development and implementation of NPI engineering training programs, and technical readiness across teams for x Sanyo Semiconductor ( Acquired by onsemi in 2013)
Staff Engineer
Onsemi
Phoenix
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Selected into a 2-year US Corporate rotational program for BU exposure, expanding from assy operations into business units , marketing and cross functional semiconductor operations.
Senior Engineer
Onsemi
Carmona
10.2008 - 12.2010
- Served as DFM Champion, driving manufacturability improvements and design standardization.
Cadet Engr to Senior Engr (NPI)
Amkor Technology
Philippines
07.1997 - 10.2008
- Led first-build qualification and assembly optimization initiatives for Hermetic Packages.
- Customer Focus Engr for Onsemi, exAMIS,, exFairchild , Intel, Atmel , Vitesse etc.
- Recognized with President’s Award and TPM-QIT Award for outstanding performance and innovation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Mapua Institute of Technology
06.1992 - 04.1997
Skills
- New Package Technology Development
- Qualification & Release
- NPI programs management
- First-Pass Success
- Yield Improvement
- Failure Analysis
- Reliability Engineering
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)
- Cross-Site Program Management
- Global Program Management
- Supplier accreditation
- Performance scoring
- Compliance
- ITAR
- PCN
- BU CAB Reviews
- 3rd party audit
- DNV
Leadership Endorsements
- I could always count on you—you made my job easy., Jim Letterman, NPI Director
- People like you who care and never drop the ball are rare and of great value to any company., Ashur Bet-Shliemoun, Sr. Director, Central Engineering
Timeline
Sr Principal Engineer
Onsemi
07.2019 - 03.2025
Principal Engineer
Onsemi
02.2013 - 07.2019
Staff Engineer
Onsemi
01.2011 - 01.2013
Senior Engineer
Onsemi
10.2008 - 12.2010
Cadet Engr to Senior Engr (NPI)
Amkor Technology
07.1997 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Mapua Institute of Technology
06.1992 - 04.1997