1. John Tan MIEAust
Permanent Resident
Mobile: 0468 787 675
Email: johntan316@outlook.com
CAREER
SUMMARY
Engineer with 15 years of hands-on experience in installing, maintaining,
troubleshooting and repairing complex electronic and electromechanical
equipment. Constantly liaised with end users / customers in order to ensure that
the final results meet or exceed their expectations. Being part of Multinational
Corporations throughout my engineering career, am confident and comfortable
engaging people in a multicultural and international setting.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
April 2008 >
April 2015
Staff Engineer
X-FAB Sarawak Pte. Ltd. (www.xfab.com/about-x-fab/)
 World’s largest analog / mixed-signal foundry group that manufactures
silicon wafers for mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs). Approximately
2,500 employees in 5 manufacturing sites worldwide.
 Based in Sarawak State, Malaysia. Corporate Headquarters: Germany.
 Department: Operation Improvement (OPI) – Workshop.
Responsibilities:
 Actively involved in the Planning, Handling and day-to-day running of OPI
Workshop.
 Carried out hands-on Troubleshooting and Repair of faulty equipment
parts (examples: Power Supplies, Printed Circuit Boards, Electronic
Control Modules and Radio-Frequency Generators).
 Analysed, designed and implemented modifications on existing and
obsolete parts in order to improve their performances.
 Sourced and evaluated 2nd Source Suppliers (for electronic, electrical and
mechanical components / parts).
 Project Management: Formed and headed teams for new internal Projects.
 Conducted Technical and Safety Trainings for engineers and technicians.
 Contributed in achieving the company’s Annual Cost Savings target.
 Assessed OPI Workshop’s needs for Additional Tools and upgrading of
Technical Skills.
 The liaising Contact-Person for OPI’s Corporate Social Responsibility
Project (Community Project with “Samarahan’s Centre for the Physically
Disabled”).
Achievements:
 Promoted from Senior Engineer I to Staff Engineer in June 2014.
 Successfully led a team to set up “Pump Servicing’s Workshop” in X-FAB
(2014) within a tight Schedule and Budget.
 Team Leader for the winning teams for X-FAB’s CEO Awards, 2014
(Categories: Productivity, Smart Idea and Cost Saving).
 Promoted from Senior Engineer II to Senior Engineer I in May 2010.
 Successfully co-led the Workshop Team in exceeding OPI Workshop’s
Annual Cost Savings target (Key Performance Index) for 7 consecutive
years. (2014’s result: >USD 1.5 million saved)

2. March 2000 >
August 2007
Field Service Engineer (Senior)
ZMC Technologies (M) Pte. Ltd. (www.zmc.net)
 Business Solutions Provider in the field of Semiconductor, Petrochemical,
Photovoltaic, LED and Industrial Chemicals. Approximately 70 employees
with offices in 6 countries in Asia.
 Based in Sarawak State, Malaysia. Corporate Headquarters: Singapore.
 Department: Semiconductor - Service.
Responsibilities:
 ZMC Malaysia’s chief Consultant for Asher Systems / Equipment.
 Carried out hands-on Installation, Preventive Maintenance and Servicing of
production floor equipment (electronic, electrical and mechanical parts).
 Actively involved in Troubleshooting and Rectifying equipment problems /
issues.
 Provided technical support to Regional Customers in Singapore and
different states in Malaysia.
 Person-in-Charge of the Qualifying and Commissioning of Equipment for
newly arrived Equipment.
 Carried out upgrading works and modifications on Equipment.
 Person-in-Charge of the TEACHING for Robotic Arms (through Graphical
User Interface).
 Chief Trainer: Conducted Equipment Training for Customer that is based in
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2006).
 Chief Trainer: Conducted Equipment Training for Customer that is based in
Sarawak, Malaysia (2004, 2005 and 2006).
Achievements:
 Promoted from Field Service Engineer to Senior Field Service Engineer in
April 2006.
 Investigated and provided the solution for a Customer’s persistent problem
with their Robotic & Transfer System (savings achieved: >USD 100
thousand).
 Involved in the team that found the Root Cause for a Customer’s process
issue and successfully implemented the solution (savings achieved: >USD
50 thousand).
QUALIFICATIONS
July 1997 >
December 1999
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical (Mechatronics),
University of Technology, Malaysia (UTM, Johor State).
Accredited by Engineers Australia.
July 1994 >
March 1997
Diploma of Engineering - Electrical (Power),
University of Technology, Malaysia (UTM, Kuala Lumpur State).
Accredited by Engineers Australia.
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Oct 2014  Attended Training on “Industrial Vacuum Pump’s Servicing and Repair”.
Aug 2014  Attended Training on “Project Management Skill”.
Oct 2013  Attended Training on “SPC” (Statistical Process Control).

3. Jun 2012  Attended Training on “Technical Report Writing”.
Sep 2011  Attended Training on “Swagelok: Basic Safety & Installation”.
May 2010  Attended Training on “8D: Problem Solving Methodology”.
Nov 2009  Attended Training on “Chemical Hazards and Safety”.
Mar 2009  Attended Training on “QOS” (Quality Operating System).
Sep 2003  Attended Training on “Cleanroom Standard and Safety Protocol”.
May 2000  Attended a Safety Course conducted by DOSH (Department of Occupational
Safety and Health, Malaysia).
MEMBERSHIPS / SUBSCRIPTIONS
2014 > Present Member (MIEAust),
The Institution of Engineers Australia.
2010 > Present Global Spec’s Online Newsletters: Electronic Product Design, Power Generation &
Distribution, Machine & Motion Controllers, Alternative & Renewable Energy.
2009 > Present Global Spec’s Online Newsletters: Engineering Management, Industrial
Automation.
2008 > Present Global Spec’s Online Newsletters: Electronic Components, Electrical Components,
Power Transmission, Motor & Drive.
2003 > Present Graduate Engineer,
Board of Engineers, Malaysia.
(Accredited as Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia in 2010.)
STRENGTHS Able to work well in a team or group environment and am a keen learner.
SKILLS Language Abilities:
 Spoken: (1) English (2) Bahasa Malaysia (3) Hokkien
 Written: (1) English (2) Bahasa Malaysia
Organisational / Leadership Abilities:
 Co-organised day-to-day activities of OPI Workshop (X-FAB Sarawak).
 Led the Sarawak State’s Operation from 2003 to 2007 (ZMC
Technologies).
Computer / Software Abilities:
 Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.1
 Microsoft: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Outlook
 Programmable Relay / Controller: Omron ZEN V2, Yaskawa Motion
Controller
Driving Ability:
 Valid Class C (Car) international driver licence.
 To obtain Queensland’s Class C (Car) driver licence in Q3 2015.

4. HONOURS
2014  CEO Award, Year-End Award, Overall Winner for “Productivity” (X-FAB
Sarawak, Malaysia).
2014  CEO Award, Quarterly Award, 4th Quarter Winner for “Smart Idea” (X-FAB
Sarawak, Malaysia).
2014  CEO Award, Quarterly Award, 2nd Quarter Winner for “Cost Saving” (X-FAB
Sarawak, Malaysia).
1999  Dean's List (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Technology,
Malaysia).
1998  Dean's List (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Technology,
Malaysia).
1997  Dean's List (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Technology,
Malaysia).
1995  Dean's List (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Technology,
Malaysia).
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2010 - 2015  Participated in fortnightly Indoor Soccer / Futsal games.
 Participated in fortnightly Badminton games.
2010  Participated in X-FAB Sarawak’s Inter-Department Indoor Soccer Tournament
(1st Runner-Up).
2009  Participated in X-FAB Sarawak’s Inter-Department Badminton Tournament
(Champion).
1997  Participated in UTM's Soccer Tournament (Champion).
1996  President of “Student’s Christian Fellowship Group”, UTM.
1993  Attended First Aid courses. Obtained “Basic” and “Intermediate” First Aid
certificates (Malaysian Red Crescent / Cross Society).
1992  Participated in Drug Awareness Poster Competition (Lion’s Club).
 Participated in the Beautification of the Paediatric Unit (State General Hospital).
INTERESTS Sports, Reading, Movies.
REFEREES Mr. Lim Poh Beng (Principal Engineer @ Senior Section Manager)
X-FAB Sarawak Pte. Ltd.
1 Silicon Drive, SamaJaya Free Industrial Zone
93350, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Phone: + 6082 354 888, ext. 1245
Mr. Lau Yoon Fatt (General Manager, Malaysia)
ZMC Technologies (M) Pte. Ltd.
1-3-23, Krystal Point 2, Lebuh Bukit Kecil 6
11900, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone: + 604 646 4586