Arthur Chi
About Arthur Chi
Arthur Chi is a Product Test Engineering Manager at Synaptics Incorporated, where he has worked since 2017 in Hsinchu, Taiwan. He has extensive experience in product engineering and management, having held various roles at notable companies in the semiconductor industry.
Work at Synaptics
Arthur Chi has been serving as the Product Test Engineering Manager at Synaptics Incorporated since 2017. His role is based in Hsinchu County/City, Taiwan, where he has contributed to various engineering initiatives for over seven years. His responsibilities include overseeing product testing processes and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Synaptics, Arthur Chi held several engineering positions. He worked at STMicroelectronics as a Wafer Foundry Manager for four months in 2017. Prior to that, he was a Principal Product Engineer at Skymedi from 2006 to 2009. He also served as a Product Engineering Leader at Winbond from 2000 to 2004. His experience includes roles at Microchip Technology, SMSC, and Symwave, where he developed his expertise in product engineering.
Education and Expertise
Arthur Chi earned his Master of Science in Electronic Engineering from National Chiao Tung University, studying from 2003 to 2006. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from National Central University, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. His educational background supports his extensive experience in product engineering and management.
Achievements in Engineering
During his career, Arthur Chi has implemented visualized KPI charts and dashboards for top management, which enhanced decision-making processes. He achieved a significant yield improvement from 94.7% to 98.3% within 1.5 years, leading to substantial cost savings. Additionally, he reduced non-conformity material issues by 80% while managing increased shipment volumes and minimized quality dppm and RMA cases by 90%.
Operational Efficiency Improvements
Arthur Chi has made notable contributions to operational efficiency in his roles. He decreased the cycle time of non-conformity cases from five weeks to two weeks, significantly improving the workflow. His efforts in managing product quality and engineering processes have resulted in record low quality dppm and RMA cases for the companies he has worked with.