Soohyoun Kyoung
Phoenix
Summary
Well prepared Field engineer with experienced GPS Engineer with a proven track record at major semi conductor companies, showcasing expertise in engineering documentation and project management. Fluent in multiple languages, enhancing communication with global clients, and adept at leading diverse teams towards innovative solutions. Achieved significant project successes through technical proficiency and exceptional stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
GPS Engineer
ASM America Inc
Phoenix
01.2024 - Current
- Working as Senior GPS engineer on EPI, ALD, CVD systems at the headquarter in Phoenix. Develop New projects ; CIP kits, Retrofit kits, New concept systems ; Established strong working relationships with multiple world wide clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration for multiple major customers in worldwide.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements. Issuing technical bulletins, Procedures, CIP retrofits procedure and evaluation list.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
Senior Engineering Manager
Infineon Technologies
Muchen Germay, Dresden Germany
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintenance all EPI CVD tools in all Infineon sites in the world, Asia, Europe and US. As a chief of leading engineer, leading a team with 6 engineers to maintain the tool performance and maximum capability.
- Established performance metrics for monitoring team progress and tool operation efficiency, tool maintenance cost towards key objectives, driving accountability and transparency among team members on Diffision and Thinfilm devision ; Epi, CVD, Etch.
- Working with suppliers and multiple major semi conductor suppliers ; LAM, AMAT, ASM, etc. Also sub components suppliers ; Edward, VAT, MKS etc. developing next generation systems, managing cost and service contract.
- Developed proposals for clients outlining project scope and timeline.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
GPS Engineer
Applied Materials
Santa Clara, CA
08.2008 - 12.2022
- 3 years as a Field Service Engineer in South Korea 2008~ 2011. Support CVD Thinfilm devision at multiple major customer sites in Asia ; South Korea, Taiwan, China, Japan. New system start up and installation. Tier2 and 3 phase process qualification and resolving all problem on HW SW Process related. Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- 1 years as a Field Service Engineer in Malta, New york. 2012~ 2013. Very first Dry Etch system into customer site in Malta New york. I was only one engineer can handle dry etch tool based on CVD.
- 11 years as a GPS engineer in Santa clara CA at headquarter of AMAT. for Diffision ; Epi, ALD, CVD, ETCH tools. Resolving high value problem at multiple major customer sites in the world. developing retrofit CIP for customer needs and request to support next generation. I can speak ; Korean, Chinese, Japanese, German ; so this makes me better communication with customers. what they needs,
- Conducted rigorous quality assurance tests, identifying areas of improvement for product optimization.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Reduced downtime during system upgrades with thorough planning and implementation of new hardware across company networks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Korean National Tech Institue
Gumi, South Korea05.2008
Skills
- All engineering skill for field service engineer HW, SW, Process experience and handling skill
- Work experience with various major semi conduct industry customers in the world
- multiple language for multiple customers I can speak Korean, Chinese, Japanese, German it makes me better communication technically, emotionally with customers
- Project Planning, management
- Technical reporting
- Engineering Documentation
- Experience for handling all hazard, dangerous material, chemical, sudden situation and LOTO skills
Timeline
GPS Engineer
ASM America Inc
01.2024 - Current
Senior Engineering Manager
Infineon Technologies
01.2023 - 12.2023
GPS Engineer
Applied Materials
08.2008 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Korean National Tech Institue