Yue Zhang
About Yue Zhang
Yue Zhang is a Principle Engineer at Onsemi, where he leads the development of QA/QC metrology characterization processes. He has extensive experience in engineering and research, having worked in various roles at companies such as Masimo, GLOBALFOUNDRIES, and IBM, as well as academic positions at multiple universities.
Work at Onsemi
Currently, Yue Zhang holds the position of Principal Engineer at Onsemi, a role he has occupied since 2023 in Hudson, New Hampshire. In this capacity, he leads the development and introduction of new quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) metrology characterization processes for the operations team. Previously, he served as the Metrology Manager at Onsemi from 2022 to 2023, where he focused on enhancing metrology practices within the organization. Zhang engages with customers, suppliers, and vendors to improve product quality, ensuring that Onsemi meets industry standards.
Previous Experience
Yue Zhang has a diverse background in engineering and research. He worked as a Characterization Engineer at Masimo from 2018 to 2022, contributing to product characterization efforts. Prior to that, he was a Failure Analysis Engineer at GLOBALFOUNDRIES from 2015 to 2018, where he focused on analyzing failures in semiconductor manufacturing. Zhang also briefly worked at IBM as a Characterization Engineer in 2015. His academic career includes significant roles at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of Houston, where he served as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant.
Education and Expertise
Yue Zhang's educational background includes a PhD Research Assistantship in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering/Mechanical Engineering from the University of Houston from 2009 to 2011. Zhang completed his undergraduate studies at Tianjin University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from 2005 to 2009. His expertise encompasses metrology, quality assurance, and process optimization, supported by his experience in various engineering roles.
Technical Skills and Tools
Yue Zhang utilizes various technical platforms to enhance process stability and production material statistical process control (SPC). He is proficient in tools such as Tableau, JMP, and Exensio, which he employs to build and maintain databases. Zhang leads teams in methodologies such as Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), 8D problem-solving, failure analysis, and lean six sigma practices aimed at optimizing processes. His technical skills contribute to his effectiveness in improving product quality and operational efficiency.