Jayaganthan Krishnan
About Jayaganthan Krishnan
Jayaganthan Krishnan serves as the Senior Section Head of Quality Management at ON Semiconductor, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in engineering and project management, having held various roles in companies such as Osram Opto Semiconductors, Ericsson, and Motorola.
Work at Onsemi
Jayaganthan Krishnan has been employed at ON Semiconductor since 2015, serving as the Senior Section Head in Quality Management. In this role, he manages a particle monitoring program aimed at preventing particle exclusion during wafer fabrication processes. He develops smart targets and milestones for his department to ensure timely achievement of goals. Additionally, he initiates and drives cross-functional teams that include Quality Assurance, Process, Device, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing to enhance defectivity improvement projects.
Previous Experience in Semiconductor Industry
Prior to his current position, Jayaganthan worked at Osram Opto Semiconductors in various roles from 2000 to 2015. He served as a Senior Engineer from 2000 to 2005, followed by a position as Engineering Manager until 2011. He also held the role of R&D Project Manager from 2011 to 2015. His tenure at Osram focused on research and development, project management, and engineering leadership within the semiconductor sector.
Background in Electrical Engineering
Jayaganthan Krishnan studied Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Mechatronics, earning his Engineer's Degree from 1991 to 1996. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in engineering and quality management within the semiconductor industry. He completed his secondary education at Sekolah Menengah Methodist A.C.S in Parit Buntar.
Career Progression in Engineering
Jayaganthan's career began at Motorola, where he worked as an R&D Engineer for seven months in 1996. He then transitioned to Ericsson as a Test Development Engineer from 1997 to 2000. After his time at Ericsson, he joined Osram Opto Semiconductors, where he gained extensive experience over several years in various engineering roles. His diverse background in engineering roles has contributed to his expertise in quality management and project execution.
Certifications and Skills
Jayaganthan Krishnan is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, which enhances his capability to lead defectivity improvement programs. He possesses a strong ability to anticipate and remove potential roadblocks in project management, demonstrating his proficiency in managing complex projects and ensuring successful outcomes.