Esteban "Steve" Abadilla
About Esteban "Steve" Abadilla
Esteban 'Steve' Abadilla serves as the Senior Diebond Section Head at ON Semiconductor in Carmona, Cavite, where he has worked since 2019. He oversees a team responsible for achieving a daily output of 6 million pieces and is involved in various system improvement projects.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Esteban Abadilla has been employed at ON Semiconductor since 2019, serving as the Senior Diebond Section Head. In this role, he oversees the Die Bond station operations in Carmona, Cavite, ensuring the daily production target of 6 million pieces is met. His responsibilities include managing a team of 17 equipment technicians and 2 preventive maintenance technicians, who support the station's 24/7 operations. Abadilla is also involved in system improvement initiatives, including the implementation of Camstar, which is currently 47% complete.
Previous Experience at Philips Semiconductors
Before joining ON Semiconductor, Esteban Abadilla worked at Philips Semiconductors from 1991 to 1997 as an Equipment Maintenance Technician. During his six years at Philips, he gained valuable experience in equipment maintenance and operational support within the semiconductor industry. This role contributed to his technical expertise and prepared him for his current position in die bonding operations.
Education and Expertise
Esteban Abadilla studied at the Meralco Foundation Institute, where he earned an Associate's degree in Instrumentation and Process Control Technology from 1986 to 1989. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to his career in the semiconductor industry, particularly in instrumentation and process control.
Project Involvement and Initiatives
Abadilla is actively engaged in several projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. He is working on improving the Mean Time Between Assists (MTBA) for the ASM 838 equipment. Additionally, he is involved in the conversion of ESD ionizers from fan-type to air knife systems, which is part of ongoing efforts to optimize equipment performance and reliability.