Au Pimentel
About Au Pimentel
Au Pimentel serves as the Applications Engineering Manager at onsemi, where he has worked since 2017. With over 30 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, he has held various roles in engineering and academia across multiple countries.
Work at Onsemi
Au Pimentel has been serving as the Applications Engineering Manager at onsemi since 2017, based in the Phoenix, Arizona area. In this role, he oversees applications engineering activities, ensuring the successful implementation of semiconductor solutions. Prior to this position, he worked as Applications Manager at onsemi from 2005 to 2017 in Shanghai City, China. His extensive experience at onsemi highlights his commitment to advancing semiconductor technology and applications.
Education and Expertise
Au Pimentel holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of the Philippines, where he studied from 1980 to 1984. He furthered his education at the same university, earning a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from 1984 to 1991. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his extensive expertise in integrated circuit applications and design management, which spans over 30 years in the semiconductor industry.
Background
Au Pimentel has a diverse professional background in the semiconductor industry and academia. He began his career as an Instructor at the University of the Philippines from 1985 to 1989, later becoming an Associate Professor in 2002. His industry experience includes roles as Design Manager at ON Semiconductor and as Chief Science Research Specialist at the Advanced Science and Technology Institute. His international experience includes significant positions in Shanghai, China, and the Philippines.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Au Pimentel has managed electronic product development for three years and has been involved in software programming and development management for 16 years. His extensive experience in integrated circuit applications and design management has contributed to advancements in the semiconductor field. His long-standing commitment to education is reflected in his 17 years of university-level teaching experience, demonstrating his passion for both learning and teaching.