Howard Hiew

Principal Process Engineer with 18+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience specializing in Diffusion, Thermal Oxidation, LPCVD, yield improvement, cost reduction, and technical leadership.

Principal Process Engineer - GlobalFoundries (2008) till now

Lead process ownership for the Diffusion module in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing, experienced in oxidation, high temperature annealing (up to 1250C), and LPCVD process control.

- FMEA moderator for Diffusion process steps.

- Develop and optimize thermal oxidation and LPCVD polysilicon processes to improve yield, reliability, and productivity.

- Drive process stability using SPC, FDC, and statistical analysis.

- Unique Module Development (UMD) team member, assist in new process qualification and production ramp activities for Diffusion process steps.

- PAE's supervisor, providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance development.

- Collaborate with Equipment, PI/YE, and Manufacturing teams to achieve production targets.

- Promoted to Principal Process Engineer based on strong technical leadership and manufacturing performance.

- Successfully took over supervision responsibilities for all Assistant Engineers within the module.

- Developed conditioning recipes to improve LPCVD process stability and manufacturing consistency.

- Led multiple process optimization projects that reduced manufacturing cost while maintaining product quality.

- Implemented furnace process improvements resulting in improved process stability and equipment utilization.

- Contributed to annual cost-saving initiatives through process optimization and operational improvements.

- Recognized as a key technical expert for diffusion-related manufacturing issues.

Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering - NUS (2008)