① plan and define program (PHASE I)
∣ Introduce different PKG types such as BGA (STBGA, MiniBGA, FBGA), DFN, TSOP, and WLCSP from new or existing customers.
∣ Take part in a design review meeting, and look into the potential risks that might have led to unexpected issues with on-site product engineers. Some risks including bill of materials (B.O.M.), bonding materials, wire diameter, and compound are assessed thoroughly during this meeting.
∣ Come up with design of experiments (DoE), a systematic method to determine the relationship between factors affecting a process, with PE, and try to optimize the output.

② package design and development verification (PHASE II)
∣ Arrange a dry run with silicon or dummy wafer to collect data from the assembly line.
∣ Send prototypes to the laboratory to analyze reliability via IR reflow according to customers' specifications.
∣ (Non-)destructive defect analysis is sometimes essential to have a better understanding of what may cause it, e.g. bond Shorting, a common failure mode in wire bonding, is checked via cross-section.

③ process design and development verification (PHASE III)
∣An official meeting is held to examine all the collected data from the dummy run (PHASE II) by reviewers like designers, product engineers, and quality controllers before qualification.
∣Collect confirmed data from each department to see if it meets the criteria.
∣Handover the qualification report to customers within one week.

④ product and process validation (PHASE IV)
∣An official meeting is held to inspect all the collected data from the qualification run(PHASE III) by inspectors including product engineers, quality controllers (QC), and section managers before low rate initial production (LRIP).
∣Collect confirmed data from each department to see if it is within the criteria.
∣Handover the report of LRIP to supervisors before PHASE V.

⑤ feedback assessment and corrective action (PHASE V)
∣An official meeting is held to carefully vet all the collected data from the LRIP (PHASE IV) by supervisors such as departmental heads before mass production (MP).
∣Any issues related to the product need to be resolved before MP.

⑥ attacking problems with engineers after MP
∣Liaise between the engineers of ChipMOS and those of customers to figure out the cause-effects.                  ∣Arrange a dry run with silicon or dummy wafer to help engineers collect data from the assembly line.

* P.S. These five key phases of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) are a standardized framework enabling suppliers to design a product that satisfies customers. This structured process is always preferred when a new project is launched.

Human beings are living in a computer age ── an era in which human-like robots have the capability to mimic human cognition and interpret external data by itself. What makes it possible is a silicon chip, a set of electronic circuits on one small flat chip of semiconductor material. This silicon chip within 10 nm has already become an integral part of human lives, from the application of computer technology to that of transportation. As a technophile who has a hunger for knowledge, I strongly believe that this field in which I am contributing right now is able to take us closer to the next technology singularity, another landmark in the history of computer science.

Hello! My name is Jesse! I am an autonomous learner who has a hunger for knowledge and welcomes good challenges. One of the mottos I like is "doing well by doing good" ── said by Shi Min, a well-known Chinese-American electrical engineer in Taiwan. I have lived in Kaohsiung since I was born and raised. It is a culturally diverse city with some picturesque harbors and well-preserved buildings. Unlike Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, Kaohsiung features a mix of modern and classical architectures including skyscrapers, art galleries, and some historic monuments. Moreover, I would say my hometown is the sunniest place in Taiwan. Sea breeze coming from the sea can keep the skies clean and blue. In summer, I enjoy walking barefoot along the beach and watching the waves sparkling in the sunset, giving me the opportunity to wind down or forget about my daily worries and problems. 

I finished my master's degree from Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) circa 2015, and my research focused on the patterns of energy transfer between InGaN quantum wells (QWs) and polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers through optical wave guiding. By detecting a reduction in the photoluminescence (PL) lifetime, the maximum energy transfer efficiency of this system is over 70%, a promising device that can be applied in sensor applications. This thesis was published in an international journal named "The Journal of Physical Chemistry" (JPCC) in 2015. Being a two-year graduate student at CYCU, I also made some trusty friends coming from the Philippines in the laboratory. We conducted experiments and discussed solutions together if the experimental data did not go according to our plans. Had it not been for their help, I would have had a difficult time finishing my essay. 

After my one-month military service in barracks, I worked as a project manager (PJ) for ChipMOS, a semiconductor company involving assembling, testing, and packaging of chips in Tainan. My job is to introduce new products, mass produce them within time limits, and hold each individual accountable for their work. In general, there are five distinct stages in which PJ needs to get involved, from the creation of plan of record (PoR) to the eventual release of products. In the first stage, a PoR plan illustrating an organization’s prioritized initiatives and projects is approved by senior management. These initiatives should be in direct alignment with the operational plan that supports the organization’s annual goals and objectives. The sales department also conducts a series of market research to have a better understanding of consumer tastes and preferences. The designed prototype is then assembled in assembly line, where it is checked and analyzed by engineers of each department. By creating a prototype, it allows designers to check if their designs meet customers' needs and wants. When the product is well qualified, it will be produced by assembly line without any further confirmation from on-site product engineers. In the final stage, all collected data including assembly yield, defect modes, and potential risks is reviewed by section managers before mass production. In my opinion, one of the most challenging parts of completing projects is cooperation and collaboration. It is not easy to see eye to eye with colleagues about arguments all the time because everyone is not on the same wavelength. Each individual has a different mindset, which means different personal beliefs, social values, and political ideologies. Sometimes I cannot stand my ground, and I need to back down in order to achieve a short term objective or a long term goal. It is a highly skilled job in terms of negotiation, and I feel a sense of achievement when I get things done within a given timeframe. Additionally, there are always slackers or procrastinators who want to get a free ride and like to put things off until the very end. It would be my personal responsibility to hold them accountable for their own work. Some simple gestures such as a high-five, a thumbs-up, or a nod of approval enable me to gain a sense of cohesion among team members. Such these tips provide the freeloaders an incentive to work harder, and help me become a better communicator while tackling problems in the work place. 

Project management is a kind of job that needs to race against time. Some of the factors are seen as key that might have a great impact on the success of project. One of the things that customers care the most about is delivery. In order to finish my project on time, I usually write it down on my sticky notes as a reminder and post them on my computer or desk calendar. When I complete a specific task, I will underline it in red to keep me focused on the thing that I need to finish next. By using post-its, it really helps me to against all the odds and divide a complex task into several easy steps. Other time-management software like OpenProject, a piece of leading management software allowing me to keep track of the pipeline, status, and priority of each project, also enables me to meet quotas and deadlines before MP. Another thing that customers may care about is leadership skills. A charismatic and persuasive decision maker is crucial to the project's success. An indecisive leader who lacks visionary thinking or precise vision might have a hard time making right decisions and completing projects on schedule. Someone who can break the mold or think for themselves is more willing to take the lead and more likely to resolve issues from different angles or perspectives. From my point of view, I would say it is an indispensable personality trait that a good PJ must have.

When it comes to my future plans, I would love to do voluntary work for the Red Cross two days a week when it comes to my retirement age. In fact, many conglomerates have engaged in philanthropy for many decades. It has been seen as corporate social responsibility (CSR) ── a type of business self-regulation with the aim of being socially accountable ── to manage the social, environmental, and economic effects of its operations responsibly and in line with public expectations. Terry Kuo, the founder and chairman of Foxconn, which is one of the biggest assemblers that produce parts for Apple smartphones and computer chips in Taiwan, has set a good example of how to be a responsible businessman. He does a lot of charity work for paupers like opening a nonprofit organization dedicating to the benefits of underprivileged children who are subsisting on a diet of bread and water. Furthermore, he also launches an appeal to raise money for the hospital to help them build new buildings for patients suffering from cancer. As for me, I feel like giving back to the community by volunteering at a hospital or visiting a senior center twice a week. Senior citizens often suffer from depression when they have no one to rely on. I would love to provide them with more companionship and social contact in their twilight years. It is going to be a rewarding job that helps me find my inner peace, or to draw sustenance from my religious beliefs later in life. To coin a phrase, it is more blessed to give than to receive.

Overall, I gained lots of specialized knowledge and social skills needed by the job market from CYCU to ChipMOS over the years. With all this practical experience, I am able to bring all my merits into full play, and stay on track for the goals I need to accomplish later in life. While finding a new job may mean I have to enter different fields in which I can contribute, I am still willing to take on an entry-level position and work my way up. Sometimes life needs a breakthrough instead of maintaining the status quo all the time!