Qiming Zhang
About Qiming Zhang
Qiming Zhang is a Senior Manager at Exponent, specializing in solder joint reliability and electronic packaging technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and has extensive experience in compliance consulting and international litigation support.
Work at Exponent
Qiming Zhang currently holds the position of Senior Manager at Exponent, a role he has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, he served as Manager from 2021 to 2023 and as Senior Engineer from 2019 to 2021. His work at Exponent is based in Hong Kong SAR and follows a hybrid work model. During his tenure, he has contributed to various projects and initiatives, leveraging his expertise in electronic packaging and reliability.
Education and Expertise
Qiming Zhang has a strong academic background in mechanical engineering, with a focus on electronic packaging. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Electronic Packaging Concentration) from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology from 2013 to 2017. He also holds an MSc in the same field from 2011 to 2012 and a BEng in Mechanical Design Manufacture & Automation from Shenyang Agricultural University from 2007 to 2011. His expertise encompasses solder joint reliability, wave-soldering, surface mounting technology, and high-power safety.
Background
Qiming Zhang has a diverse professional background that includes roles in academia and industry. He worked as a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology for three months in 2017. He also served as a Reliability Engineer at the same institution for seven months in 2013. His earlier experience includes positions at Artesyn Embedded Technologies and Shenyang Machine Tool Co Ltd, where he focused on design engineering and structural engineering, respectively.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Qiming Zhang has led industrial projects that involve compliance and regulation consulting, DFX inspection and review, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) review. He has also provided factory audits and professional training courses for companies in the electronic products and packaging sectors. His work has supported numerous cases of international litigation, arbitration, and patent disputes, showcasing his technical expertise and industry knowledge.