Glenn Dimaculangan
SENIOR PROCESS & EQUIPMENT ENGINEER | ESD | SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING
About
Results-driven semiconductor engineering professional with 30 years of progressive experience across Equipment Engineering, Process Engineering, Final Test and Wafer Probe operations. Proven record of sustaining and qualifying 400+ wafer probe stations, improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime and lot rejection, implementing Poka-Yoke and ESD controls, and developing standardized equipment setup and maintenance practices. Experienced in leading technicians, driving in-house fabrication and cost savings, facilitating quality problem-solving, and delivering technical training.
Strong background in start-up operations, systems improvement, 5S/6S, QC tools, FMEA, Lean Sigma and ESD programs.
Experience
Sr. Process Engineer 2 – ESD Champion, Systems Improvement & Quality Management Leader - Microchip (formerly Atmel) - Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines
(2018-12 - 2025-03)
- Led the Final Test Team in weekly quality meetings, driving systematic problem-solving and preventive actions.
- Served as focal person for Final Test ESD and safety programs, with emphasis on EHS compliance.
- Directed Reporter 8 system database migration for the MPHIL system to improve data management and reliability.
- Led the Equipment Setup File Project, upgrading handler setup files to the server for automated uploads and reduced setup error.
- Oversaw machine-shop activities of equipment technicians and drove cost-saving initiatives through in-house fabrication of tools and jigs.
Sr. Final Test Hardware Engineer - Microchip - Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines
(2016-12 - 2018-12)
- Improved reliability of test hardware including contactors, load boards and sockets.
- Extended pogo-pin insertion life to reduce downtime and replacement needs.
- Implemented biometric access control for hardware-area security.
- Standardized hardware storage using 5S practices to improve organization and correct hardware usage.
Equipment Engineer / Maintenance Supervisor / Process Engineer - Microchip (formerly Atmel) - Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines
(2004-07 - 2016-12)
- Supervised maintenance and sustaining support for 400+ wafer probe stations, handlers and testers.
- Ensured equipment stability and availability in support of production requirements.
- Documented U.S. training learnings and established standard equipment setup procedures.
- Successfully supported start-up operations, setup of 400+ stations and technician training.
Sustaining & Preventive Maintenance Technician - PECCO / IDT - Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines
(1995-01 - 2004-12)
- Performed sustaining and preventive maintenance support for semiconductor equipment.
- Built foundational expertise in equipment troubleshooting, maintenance and production support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering - University of Batangas (ETEEAP) (2013-12)
Basic Electronics Certification - Electronics - Villamor Air Base Manpower Training Course (1994-12)
General Engineering Studies - Engineering - Pablo Borbon Memorial Institute of Technology (now Batangas State University) (1988-01 - 1990-12)
