Khern Yang Twang
About Khern Yang Twang
Khern Yang Twang is a Test Engineer with extensive experience in the technology sector, having worked at companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Validity Sensors, Inc., and Synaptics. He has a background in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta and served as a Medic Specialist in the Singapore Armed Forces.
Work at Synaptics
Khern Yang Twang has been employed at Synaptics as a Test Engineer since 2013. In this role, he is responsible for conducting tests and evaluations to ensure the quality and performance of products. His work includes providing on-site customer support for the development and testing of fingerprint modules at customer research and development and manufacturing facilities. Over the years, he has contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing product reliability and efficiency.
Previous Experience at Hewlett-Packard
Before joining Synaptics, Khern Yang Twang worked at Hewlett-Packard as a Manufacturing Engineer from 2003 to 2008. During his five years at the company, he focused on improving manufacturing processes and product quality. His experience in this role laid a foundation for his future work in testing and quality assurance.
Experience at Validity Sensors, Inc.
Khern Yang Twang served as an Asia Pacific Test Engineer at Validity Sensors, Inc. from 2008 to 2013. In this position, he was involved in testing and validating fingerprint sensor technologies. His responsibilities included conducting failure analysis on production fall-out to enhance product quality and participating in yield improvement activities both internally and at customer sites.
Military Service Background
Prior to his engineering career, Khern Yang Twang served in the Singapore Armed Forces as a Medic Specialist from 1999 to 2002. This three-year experience provided him with valuable skills in emergency response and medical support, contributing to his overall professional development.
Education and Expertise
Khern Yang Twang studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Alberta, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree from 1995 to 1999. He also pursued further education at MIS. His academic background equips him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role as a Test Engineer.