Glenn Dimaculangan

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.

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.

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)