Martin Foo
About Martin Foo
Martin Foo is a Chemical Engineer specializing in Manufacturing Process Engineering at ExxonMobil in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He has a diverse background in both equipment and process engineering, with a focus on cost savings and efficiency enhancement projects in the semiconductor industry.
Professional Experience at ExxonMobil
Martin Foo has been working at ExxonMobil as a Chemical Engineer in Manufacturing Process Engineering since 2021. Located in Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Martin focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes within the oil and gas industry. This role marks his transition from the semiconductor industry to the oil and gas sector, indicating a shift in his career focus.
Previous Role at Infineon Technologies
Before joining ExxonMobil, Martin Foo worked at Infineon Technologies as a Management Trainee in Production from 2018 to 2019 for a period of three months. In this role, located in Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia, Martin gained insight into production management and contributed to the company's operations in the semiconductor industry.
Internship at Lumileds Malaysia
Martin Foo served as an Intern in the Equipment Engineering Group at Lumileds from 2017 to 2018 for three months. This internship, based in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, provided Martin with hands-on experience in equipment engineering, preparing him for subsequent roles in the engineering field.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Martin Foo studied Chemical Engineering with a focus on Sustainability at Monash University Malaysia, where he earned his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree. He attended Monash University from 2014 to 2018. His education laid the foundation for his expertise in cost savings and efficiency enhancement projects, particularly in the semiconductor industry.
Early Education and Academic Achievements
Martin Foo completed his Cambridge A Levels at Disted-Stamford College (DISTED) in 2013, where he studied Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and General Paper. Prior to that, he attended Chung Ling (National Type) High School from 2008 to 2012, achieving his Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) in the Science Stream. These academic pursuits equipped him with a strong foundational knowledge in sciences, essential for his later career in chemical engineering.