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GENEVIEVE PASCUAL

Pinehill,Auckland

Summary

Accomplished Applications Engineer with extensive experience at MacDermid Alpha Electronic Solutions, specializing in solder joint reliability and continuous improvement. Proven expertise in ISO9001 standards and root cause analysis has resulted in significant enhancements in product quality and operational efficiency. Demonstrated leadership in laboratory improvements and process validation within fast-paced, lean environments drives successful outcomes. Aiming to leverage this expertise to further advance engineering excellence and operational performance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Applications Engineer

MacDermid Alpha Electronic Solutions
Singapore, Singapore
06.2014 - 05.2023
  • Participate in lead projects related to laboratory/product/process improvements and batch scale-up
  • Support R&D to analyse/identify/solve problems or customer complaints regarding Soldering Products
  • Perform application studies and failure analysis tests (destructive and non-destructive) on Soldering products
  • Support new raw material evaluation on R&D products for cost saving, validation of RM specification, and qualification
  • Perform troubleshooting for product failures and conduct experiments to investigate customer complaints for Electronic Polymer and soldering Products
  • Participate in instrumentation analysis and calibration of laboratory equipment, and basic equipment maintenance
  • Ensure the laboratory complies with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 requirements
  • Write/revise work Instructions in accordance with ISO standards

Associate Process Engineer

Nepes Pte Ltd.
Singapore, Singapore
04.2010 - 03.2014
  • Assists in process Integration for new device processes
  • Assist Engineers in sustaining improvement, process integrity, Cpk indices to meet operation goals and qualification and optimization of processes for production
  • Monitor and improve the qualified processes using SPC and other statistical tools
  • Participate in CIP to improve the productivity and output quality of the module
  • Coordinate with specialists to ensure that work is carried out efficiently to meet module objectives and that SOPs are strictly followed
  • Trouble-shoot process-related issues and minimize the time lots are on hold
  • Daily analysis & replenishment of organic & inorganic components of plating solution
  • Preparation of laboratory reagents and monitoring of inventory of supplies

Chemical Associate Engineer

Chartered Semiconductors Pte. Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
12.2007 - 02.2009
  • Plan, organize & manage day-to-day operations, maintenance & hook up related to chemical and systems through TCM
  • To supervise Total Chemical Management (TCM), provide all facility support in chemical/gases for wafer fabrication, and ensure that work instructions are being followed
  • Maintain and improve quality and reliability of Chemical Dispense Systems to perform at optimum level
  • To regularly audit and supervise TCM activities, including safety and quality compliance, risk assessment and operation hazard review, and operation discipline compliance
  • Overall in charge of inventory system (Data Key-in), quality assurance, optimization of Chemical Dispense Systems, and Incident and CAR review
  • Weekly and monthly management reports – such as incident, CAR, PM, FMEA, overtime, cost, consumption, operational issue, Inventory, calibration, assets update, and project status
  • Responsible for the design and installation of a chemical distribution system to meet the required system specifications and cost

Lead / Laboratory Technician

Sunpower Philippines Manufacturing Ltd.
Philippines, Philippines
04.2005 - 08.2007
  • Perform laboratory analysis for the Plating and Etch-back process: (Titration, Hull Cell Analysis, CVS, and AAS analysis)
  • Perform trace metal analysis of chemical and wafer samples for non-metal processes
  • (AAS, graphite AAS, TOC, and ICP-MS)
  • Monitor & prepare chemical reagents, indicators, blanks, and standards required for each analysis
  • Perform tool set-up and machine adjustment
  • Take the lead role in improvement programs like SPC, TPM, and 5S
  • Ensures good quality output based on defined parameters and controls on-time delivery of products
  • Assist other engineers (process, maintenance, IE) during evaluations
  • Metrology and Chart Owner of SPC

Education

Master’s of Engineering Studies -

Massey University
Auckland, New Zealand
07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering, minor in Environmental Sciences

Mapua Institute of Technology
Philippines
10.2004

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Internal Auditing
  • ISO9001
  • ISO14000
  • Root cause analysis
  • Failure Analysis
  • Good Laboratory Practice
  • Minitab
  • Microscopy techniques
  • Thermal analysis techniques
  • Cross-section analysis
  • Lean environments
  • Process validation
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Continuous improvement
  • Statistical data analysis
  • Optical inspection techniques
  • Quality management systems
  • Chemical analysis methods
  • Non-destructive testing
  • Solder joint reliability
  • Design of experiments
  • Mechanical stress analysis
  • Corrosion analysis
  • Environmental stress screening
  • Accelerated life testing
  • Statistical process control

Training

  • ISO 9001:2015 & ISO14001:2015, Neville Clarke, 05/01/17
  • ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Internal Auditor, Neville Clarke, 05/01/17
  • Fundamentals of Thermal Analysis Course, Mettler Toledo, 07/01/15
  • Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Chemical Users Course, 08/01/10
  • Fire Fighting Course for Emergency Response Team (Building & Process Plant), 08/01/08

Personal Information

Visa Status: OPEN WORK VISA

Projectsandachievements

  • Exploring the Potential of LiDAR Camera Technology for Non-Intrusive Estimation of Grape Maturity, Massey University, 01/01/23 - 01/01/24, Explains the correlation of distance bias and light scattering (distortion) in depth scans with the water weight loss on table grapes to determine its maturity.
  • Support to R&D, Alpha Advanced Materials, Provide support to R&D by performing applications and failure analysis tests on the newly formulated and developed paste flux and solder paste from lab scale to commercialization.
  • Project Dalton1, 01/01/20, Next-generation fine powder water-soluble solder paste used on fine pitch components.
  • Project Dalton2, 01/01/21 - 01/01/23, Next-generation fine powder water-soluble solder paste used on fine pitch components.
  • Project Thompson, 01/01/19, WS698CPS, water-soluble solder paste for SiP and paste flux for flip chip used in today's LTE and next generation 5G in mobile phones.
  • Project Boltzmann, 01/01/18, BM103LV, WS630 water-soluble paste flux compatible for laser soldering.
  • Project Lavoisier, 01/01/18, NCX-402-M3 no-clean paste flux, high activity flux compatible for dipping applications on BGA components.
  • Project Curie, 01/01/17, PRL-507 low residue epoxy for printing applications on wafer components.
  • Project Darwin, 01/01/16, WSX-9284 water soluble paste flux, excellent in soldering and cleaning performance compatible with pin transfer, printing, and dipping methods on BGA and FCCSP components.

Accomplishments

  • Graduate of Masters of Engineering Studies with Merit
  • Dissertation (published in MDPI) - Exploring the Potential of LiDAR Camera Technology for Non-Intrusive Estimation of Grape Maturity (published on MPDI). Explains the correlation of distance bias and light scattering (distortion) in-depth scans with the water weight loss on table grapes to determine its maturity.
  • Winners Circle Achievement Award (Q3 2019) - awarded for innovative contributions and overall dedication in the development of WS698CPS (Water soluble paste flux and solder paste) used in LTE and next generation 5G mobile phones resulting in USD 660k in sales.
  • Winners Circle Achievement Award (Q4 2020) - awarded for innovation and outstanding contributions throughout the development of WS699CPS "Next Generation" fine powder T5, T6 water soluble solder paste which achieved USD 770k in sales in 2020.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Applications Engineer

MacDermid Alpha Electronic Solutions
06.2014 - 05.2023

Associate Process Engineer

Nepes Pte Ltd.
04.2010 - 03.2014

Chemical Associate Engineer

Chartered Semiconductors Pte. Ltd
12.2007 - 02.2009

Lead / Laboratory Technician

Sunpower Philippines Manufacturing Ltd.
04.2005 - 08.2007

Master’s of Engineering Studies -

Massey University

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering, minor in Environmental Sciences

Mapua Institute of Technology
GENEVIEVE PASCUAL