Willy Yang
About Willy Yang
Willy Yang is the Head of Foundry and OSAT Operations at Blaize, with extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, including leadership roles at Alpha & Omega Semiconductor, TSMC, and Lam Research. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Tunghai University and a Master's degree in Physics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Current Role at Blaize
Willy Yang serves as the Head of Foundry and OSAT Operation at Blaize, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees operations related to foundry and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT). His responsibilities include managing operational efficiency and ensuring the delivery of high-quality semiconductor products.
Previous Experience in Semiconductor Industry
Willy Yang has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry. He worked at Alpha & Omega Semiconductor as Director of Engineering from 2012 to 2016, and at TSMC as Director from 2009 to 2011. His roles involved managing large engineering teams and overseeing significant projects in memory and foundry business sectors. He also held positions at Lam Research, Powerchip, and United Microelectronics Corporation, contributing to various aspects of semiconductor manufacturing and engineering.
Educational Background
Willy Yang earned a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Tunghai University, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. He later pursued further education and obtained a Master's degree in Physics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, completing his studies in 1994. His academic background has provided a strong foundation for his career in engineering and semiconductor operations.
Leadership and Management Skills
Throughout his career, Willy Yang has demonstrated strong leadership and management skills. He has managed over 200 members in engineering organizations and led multiple fab start-ups from concept to mass production. His initiatives include forming a special task force to address fab contamination and implementing procedures that improved profitability within organizations.
Achievements in Semiconductor Operations
Willy Yang has achieved notable milestones in semiconductor operations. He successfully transformed a CMOS fab into a DMOSFET fab within six months and developed a foundry source strategy in Asia that resulted in a 5% profit improvement. His contributions to quality assurance include supporting the qualification of automotive semiconductor grades, ensuring compliance with industry standards.