Yow Kit Wong
About Yow Kit Wong
Yow Kit Wong is a Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, currently working at ON Semiconductor. He has led initiatives that improved operational efficiency and safety, earning recognition for his contributions to the field.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Yow Kit Wong has been employed at ON Semiconductor as a Manufacturing Engineer since 2016. In this role, he has managed Wafer Probe operations, overseeing complex processes including PIM, BUMP, TMOS, and Zener. He is recognized as the first manufacturing engineer at ON Semiconductor to manage both Wafer Probe and Die Sales areas. Wong has successfully led initiatives that increased shift output from 2000 to 2600 wafers, earning recognition for the best shift performance. His leadership extends to mentoring other manufacturing engineers, contributing to an increase in departmental output from 24K-25K to 28K-29K wafers per week.
Previous Experience at Texas Instruments
Before joining ON Semiconductor, Yow Kit Wong worked at Texas Instruments as a Manufacturing Supervisor from 2013 to 2015 in Malacca, Malaysia. During his tenure, he gained valuable experience in manufacturing processes and team management, which laid the foundation for his subsequent role at ON Semiconductor. His experience at Texas Instruments contributed to his understanding of operational efficiency and team dynamics in a manufacturing environment.
Education and Expertise
Yow Kit Wong earned a Bachelor's degree in Intermedia/Multimedia from Universiti Utara Malaysia, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. This educational background provided him with a diverse skill set that complements his engineering expertise. His academic training has been instrumental in his approach to problem-solving and process improvement in manufacturing settings.
Achievements in Manufacturing
Wong has led the implementation of a 5S culture in the Wafer Probe area, resulting in the team being awarded the title of 5S Champion for two consecutive years, 2016 and 2017. He also pioneered a cost-saving initiative that involved recycling flexible units in the PIM line, significantly reducing usage from 150 units to between 70 and 100 units. Additionally, he is recognized for maintaining a zero-incident safety record during his managed shifts, demonstrating his commitment to safety and operational excellence.