Aldren Tayona
Kogarah
Summary
Results-driven engineer with over 5 years of hands-on technical experience in various stages of the semiconductor life cycle including development, qualification, reliability, and manufacturing. Skilled in driving projects from concept development to production, ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and cost. Demonstrated success in delivering cutting-edge test solutions in the highly dynamic semiconductor industry, consistently meeting project deadlines. Mixed knowledge in Data Communications from Ethernet thru Fiber Optics and Serial Data communications
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electronics Test Technician
Optical Systems Design Pty Ltd
7/1 Vuko Place, Warriewood, NSW 2102, Australia
04.2024 - Current
- Provided technical support to engineering teams, facilitating effective communication between departments.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards through meticulous attention to detail during all testing procedures.
- Test various OSD products from Ethernet switches to Modems, Media Converters in accordance to Standard Test Procedures from Engineering
- Perform Fault Finding up to component level debug for various issues during test
- Assist in Product Assembly depending on business needs and target dates for urgent product shipment
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new technologies as required for specific project needs or objectives.
- Knowledge in Data, Audio and Video transfer through Optical Fiber and understanding of basics in Data communication from Ethernet Protocols, Data transfer protocols, PoE and Audio
Senior Development Product Engineer
Allegro Microsystems Philippines Inc.
Metro Manila, Philippines
03.2020 - 01.2024
- Sets up products on Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and standard wafer probe and packaged device handling equipment.
- Facilitates, executes, and documents software and hardware validation procedures, including: GR&R, Spike Analysis, Loop Study, Bench Correlation Studies.
- Supports training for subordinate staff as directed by Section Heads or Manager.
- Core Team Member for development projects where new test solutions will be created or existing test solutions will be modified to provide manufacturing with a new product test solution.
- Conducts ATE Test Results and performs statistical analysis, including: Sync Pulse (using an oscilloscope as needed to capture DUT stimulus/response), Histograms, Failure Mode Paretos, Trend Plots, Correlation Studies.
- Prepares product-specific reference documentation required for Manufacturing setup and testing, for both Engineering lots under ERF control and regular Production lots post PTC completion.
- Collaborates on software development for Probe and/or Final Test for new devices, including editing ETS Code to meet new product specifications.
- Works with U.S. Core Team Members to validate and release new test software according to software control specifications.
- Modifies FT & Probe Hardware by documenting changes to existing Test Equipment Document (TED) packages and collaborating with U.S. Core Team members to validate and introduce new TED packages. U.S. Core Team members handle distinctive Probe hardware modifications for temporary Development characterization needs.
- Submits monthly performance reports summarizing project status, achievements, and challenges.
- Provides input and suggestions for continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality and reducing the cycle time of development efforts.
- Conducts and reports Design Validation & Characterization testing results to the Core Team. May participate with the presentation of results for the Silicon Reviews.
Development Product Engineer - Technical Ladder
Allegro Microsystems Philippines Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Performs product setups on Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and industry-standard wafer probe and packaged device handling equipment.
- Facilitates, conducts, and reports software and hardware validation steps such as GR&R, Spike Analysis, Loop Study, and Bench Correlation Studies.
- Facilitates, conducts, and reports ATE Test Results and statistical analysis including Sync Pulse (captures DUT stimulus/response utilizing an oscilloscope), Histograms, Failure Mode Paretos, Trend Plots, and Correlation Studies.
- Generates or provides product-specific reference documentation required by Manufacturing for setup and testing of Engineering lots under ERF control or normal Production lots after PTC completion.
- Participates in the creation of software for Probe and/or Final Test for new devices, including editing ETS Code to match product specification requirements.
- Collaborates with U.S. Core Team Members to review, validate, and release new test software following software control specifications.
- Amends FT & Probe Hardware, documenting alterations made to current Test Equipment Document (TED) packages, and collaborates with U.S. Core Team members to scrutinize, authenticate, and introduce new TED packages.
- Conducts and reports Qualification testing to the Core Team, including reliability samples with pre-stress and endpoint electricals, and reliability stress testing determined during pre-qual meetings.
Test Development Engineer
ROHM Electronics Philippines Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Programs ETS Code to match the new product specification requirements in C++ and/or STIL format depending on the ATE used.
- Debugs initial code in actual setup (machine and Device Under Test) to meet product specifications based on gathered data.
- Performs validation steps to adhere to specifications, ensure the safety of the test solution in the production line, and identify areas for improvement in both hardware and software.
- Validation steps include Spike Analysis, Loop/Repeatability tests, Code format standardization, and clearing Line Establishment notebook requirements.
- Ensures Board Hardware for ATE interface is endorsed with a spare prior to the production run and performs component debug, soldering, and rehaul if necessary to meet product specifications.
- Maintains 5S in work and office areas while always prioritizing Manufacturing safety precautions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
Mapua University
658 Muralla St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Man02.2016
Skills
- Mixed-signal device test coding/debugging (C language)
- Electronic Board debug, assembly, soldering, rewiring
- Validation and qualification
- Circuit Schematic Interpretation and Analysis
- ETS 364B/300B/88F Automatic Testing Equipment
- Oscilloscope, Digital Multimeter, LCR Meter
- Static/Dynamic Part Average Testing (AEC-Q001)
- Qualifications of Integrated Circuits (AEC-Q100)
- Test Data Analysis/ Statistical Yield Analysis
- Data Analytics Tools: Mentor Galaxy, Optimal Plus, Synopsys
- Verilog/VHDL
- FPGA Altera/Xilinx
- RASCO2000/MT9510 Handler
- Ethernet IEEE 8023
- Power over Ethernet
- Serial Data Communications (SPI, I2C, RS232, RS422, RS485)
- Fiber Optics
SOFT SKILLS
- Communication
- Time Management
- Team Player
- Flexibility
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvement
- Results-Oriented
- Accountability
- Report Generation
- Multi-tasking
Certification
- Intermediate to Advanced C++ Programming, 11/2021 - 11/2021
- ETS-364 CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMMING, 04/2021 - 04/2021
Languages
English
Tagalog
Professional License
Professional License Electronics Engineering, 2017 - Present, Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines
References
Allan Jonathan Abriam, aabriam@allegromicro.com
Timeline
Electronics Test Technician
Optical Systems Design Pty Ltd
04.2024 - Current
Development Product Engineer - Technical Ladder
Allegro Microsystems Philippines Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Development Product Engineer
Allegro Microsystems Philippines Inc.
03.2020 - 01.2024
Test Development Engineer
ROHM Electronics Philippines Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
Mapua University
- Intermediate to Advanced C++ Programming, 11/2021 - 11/2021
- ETS-364 CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMMING, 04/2021 - 04/2021