Tan Hock Leong
About Tan Hock Leong
Tan Hock Leong is a Senior Product Engineer at Plexus Corp. in Penang, Malaysia, with over eight years of experience in product engineering and process optimization.
Work at Plexus Corp.
Tan Hock Leong has been employed at Plexus Corp. as a Senior Product Engineer since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for leading the development and optimization of soldering reflow profiles for PCBA products. He has successfully improved the Product Roll Through Yield from 61% to 85%. His position requires him to drive day-to-day issue resolution with various teams, including Production, SQE, QA, Test, and Buyers, to address quality issues on the production floor and with incoming materials. He coordinates with cross-functional teams to implement Engineering Change Notices and resolve product-related issues in mass production.
Education and Expertise
Tan Hock Leong earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Chemistry from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, where he studied from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in product engineering and manufacturing processes. He possesses expertise in translating customer product assembly requirements into compliant manufacturing processes, ensuring adherence to IPC standards. His knowledge extends to identifying manufacturing gaps and developing engineering solutions aimed at improving yield, cost, productivity, and defect rates.
Previous Experience
Before joining Plexus Corp., Tan Hock Leong worked as a Process Engineer at WD, a Western Digital company, from 2012 to 2016. His role at WD was based in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, where he gained valuable experience in process engineering. Prior to that, he served as a Process Engineer at TPC Malaysia Sdn Bhd from 2010 to 2012, also in Penang. His cumulative experience in these roles has contributed to his current expertise in product engineering and process optimization.
Leadership and Mentorship
In his current role, Tan Hock Leong guides junior engineers and technicians on quality issues and process challenges related to Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Wave Soldering, and other areas. He plays a key role in fostering the development of less experienced team members, ensuring they are equipped to handle quality and process challenges effectively. His leadership extends to creating and maintaining essential process documentation, including Work Instructions, FMEA, and Control Plans.