Manuel Cabral
About Manuel Cabral
Manuel Cabral serves as the Test and Product Engineering Department Manager for the Automotive Products Business Unit at ON Semiconductor, where he has worked since 2005. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and has extensive experience in product engineering and process optimization.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Manuel Cabral has been employed at ON Semiconductor since 2005, where he serves as the Test and Product Engineering Department Manager for the Automotive Products Business Unit. His role involves overseeing the testing and product engineering processes, ensuring that products meet high-quality and reliability standards. He has been instrumental in driving continuous yield improvement and process optimization within the company. Additionally, he plays a key role in transferring products and ramping them up to high-volume production, focusing on minimizing time to market for new product introductions in the automotive sector.
Education and Expertise
Manuel Cabral earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, completing his studies from 1989 to 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in electronics and engineering, particularly in the automotive products sector. His expertise encompasses product testing, engineering processes, and project management, which he has developed over nearly three decades in the industry.
Background in Electronics Engineering
Before joining ON Semiconductor, Manuel Cabral gained extensive experience in the electronics industry. He worked at Analog Devices as a Test/Product Engineer from 1995 to 1997, where he developed skills in product testing and engineering. He then served as the Test/Product Engineering Section Head at Integrated Device Technology Phils Inc from 1997 to 2005, managing engineering teams and processes. His brief tenure as an NPI Project Manager at Amkor Technology Phils. Inc. in 2005 further enriched his project management capabilities.
Achievements in Process Optimization
Throughout his career, Manuel Cabral has focused on driving continuous yield improvement and process optimization. At ON Semiconductor, he has emphasized maintaining high quality and reliability standards while also reducing costs in product engineering. His efforts have contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of product introductions in the automotive sector, showcasing his commitment to enhancing operational performance.