Chia Wei Yew
About Chia Wei Yew
Chia Wei YEW is the R&D Director and Penang R&D Site Leader for NI Test & Measurement at Emerson, with over two decades of industry experience in various roles across multiple global locations.
Current Role at NI Test & Measurement
Chia Wei YEW currently serves as the R&D Director and Penang R&D Site Leader for NI Test & Measurement at Emerson, located in Penang, Malaysia. This role involves leading R&D efforts and managing site-specific responsibilities, ensuring that projects run efficiently and effectively.
Previous Experience at NI
Before his current role, Chia Wei YEW worked at NI (National Instruments) in several capacities. From 2019 to 2020, he served as Section Manager of Product R&D in Austin, Texas, for 11 months. Prior to that, he was Section Manager of R&D from 2016 to 2019 in Penang, Malaysia, for three years. His work at NI spanned across different locations and responsibilities.
Early Career Positions
Chia Wei YEW has held various roles in the industry. He worked as the Engineering Division Manager at Universal Test Solutions Sdn. Bhd from 2005 to 2009. Prior to that, he served as a Field Application Engineer at Teradyne from 2004 to 2005. He began his career as a Senior Test Development Engineer at Agilent Technologies from 2001 to 2004, all roles being based in Penang, Malaysia.
Educational Background
Chia Wei YEW graduated from the University of Malaya with a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Electrical Engineering, completing his studies from 1998 to 2001. His education provided the foundation for his extensive career in the engineering field.
Expertise and Global Experience
With over two decades of industry experience, Chia Wei YEW has expertise in test development, product transfer, field application support, project management, sales, and product development team management. He has led global hardware R&D teams in the US, Penang, and Dresden, and coordinated responsibilities across global R&D sites. He appreciates the strength in diversity and different cultural perspectives, which has been a significant aspect of his international assignments and expatriate roles.