Muhammad Hikmal Hakim Abd Hamid
About Muhammad Hikmal Hakim Abd Hamid
Muhammad Hikmal Hakim Abd Hamid is a Failure Analysis Engineer at ON Semiconductor, specializing in failure analysis tools and methods since 2016. He holds a Bachelor of Electronics Engineering Technology from the Technical University of Malaysia Malacca and has expertise in semiconductor product analysis and advanced failure analysis techniques.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Muhammad Hikmal Hakim Abd Hamid has been employed at ON Semiconductor since 2016, serving as a Failure Analysis Engineer. He applies continuous process improvement to enhance failure analysis tools and methods while ensuring that work instructions are maintained. His role involves operating advanced failure analysis machines, including the Scanning Acoustic Microscope and Photoemission and Optical Beam Induced Resistance Change systems. He conducts quality and failure analysis investigations aimed at optimizing product performance and reducing process variation.
Education and Expertise
Muhammad Hikmal completed his studies at the Technical University of Malaysia Malacca (UTeM), where he earned a Bachelor of Electronics Engineering Technology with Honours in Industrial Electronics from 2012 to 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his specialization in failure analysis, particularly in performing destructive analysis on semiconductor products. He is proficient in using various analytical techniques, including Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX).
Background
Muhammad Hikmal has developed a comprehensive skill set in failure analysis, focusing on both board-level and component-level debugging. His experience is essential for conducting engineering-level failure analysis of field return units. He specializes in documenting and developing failure analysis methods related to Focused Ion Beam (FIB), SEM, and EDX. His expertise also includes chemical and mechanical decapsulation techniques, which are critical for analyzing semiconductor products.
Achievements
In his role as a Failure Analysis Engineer, Muhammad Hikmal routinely provides training and guidelines on understanding electrical test failure modes. He focuses on interpreting schematics and planning appropriate failure analysis steps. His contributions to quality problem-solving techniques aid in conducting thorough investigations that enhance product reliability and performance. His ongoing commitment to process improvement reflects his dedication to advancing failure analysis methodologies.