Patrick Ong
About Patrick Ong
Patrick Ong is a Senior Product Engineer at Plexus Corp. in Penang, Malaysia, where he has worked since 2006. He specializes in qualifying new manufacturing technologies and integrating customer requirements into product designs.
Work at Plexus
Patrick Ong has been employed at Plexus Corp. as a Senior Product Engineer since 2006, accumulating 18 years of experience in this role. He is based in Penang, Malaysia, where he focuses on qualifying and implementing new manufacturing technologies to enhance production capabilities. His responsibilities include ensuring that customer requirements are integrated into product designs and manufacturing processes. He plays a significant role in driving process readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) and qualification processes, particularly for high mix low volume products.
Previous Experience
Prior to his tenure at Plexus, Patrick Ong worked as a Product Development Engineer at Pan International Wire and Cable Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. from 2004 to 2006. During this two-year period, he contributed to product development initiatives and gained valuable experience in engineering practices within the manufacturing sector.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Ong is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Electronics at Wawasan Open University, having started his studies in 2016. His academic focus is on Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, which supports his professional role in product engineering and development. His educational background complements his practical experience in manufacturing technologies and process engineering.
Team Leadership and Training
In his role at Plexus, Patrick Ong supervises a team of Process Engineers and Technicians who specialize in various PCBA processes, including Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Wave soldering, manual soldering, press fit, rework, and laser processes. He is also responsible for creating pre-DFM and post-DFM reports for NPI products. Additionally, he assists in training production personnel on new processes, ensuring smooth integration and operation within the manufacturing environment.
Quality Assurance Collaboration
Patrick Ong collaborates with the Quality Assurance (QA) Department to develop workmanship criteria, ensuring that high-quality standards are consistently met in the production processes. His involvement in quality assurance reflects his commitment to maintaining excellence in product engineering and manufacturing.