Qilin Tam
About Qilin Tam
Qilin Tam is a Circuit Optimisation Engineer at ExxonMobil in Leatherhead, England, with a background in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Notre Dame.
Title: Circuit Optimization Engineer
Qilin Tam holds the position of Circuit Optimization Engineer at ExxonMobil. In this role since 2020, Tam is stationed in Leatherhead, England, United Kingdom. As a Circuit Optimization Engineer, they serve as the main interface between the engineering team and the business team for European circuit models. They are responsible for translating business needs into actionable work items for the engineering team and providing prompt assistance to the business team to ensure optimal economic decisions are made.
Professional Background at ExxonMobil
Qilin Tam has been a part of ExxonMobil since 2015. They began their tenure as an ICE Intern in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for 2 months. In 2016, they transitioned to the role of Model Validation Engineer, also in Kuala Lumpur, where they worked for 3 years. In 2019, Tam moved to the role of Site Optimization Engineer in Southampton, England, United Kingdom, for 1 year before becoming a Circuit Optimization Engineer in Leatherhead, England, in 2020.
Education and Expertise in Engineering
Qilin Tam has a robust academic background in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. They earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of Notre Dame, studying from 2012 to 2016. This education has equipped them with the necessary skills and expertise to tackle complex engineering challenges, particularly in the areas of circuit optimization and model validation.
Role in Business and Engineering Integration
In their capacity as Circuit Optimization Engineer, Qilin Tam plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless interaction between the engineering and business teams. They are responsible for translating business needs into actionable tasks, troubleshooting model issues, and providing quick solutions. Tam’s role is crucial for making timely economic decisions and planning integrated events with a circuit-wide view to develop supply plans ahead of time.