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Yongin-si

Summary

Field Service Manager with more than 20 years of experience in semiconductor metrology, inspection, and technical support across Korea and Japan. Proven record of leading field engineering teams, managing annual service revenue of KRW 2 billion, achieving a 100% PM contract renewal rate, and supporting major semiconductor customers including Samsung, SK hynix, KIOXIA, Sony, and Onsemi. Strong background in tool installation, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, application support, and customer relationship management, with hands-on expertise in MBIR metrology tools, mask inspection systems, and optical measurement equipment.

Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Team Leader, Senior Field Service Manager/ Senior Field Engineer

Onto Innovation Korea
11.2025 - Current
  • Lead field service support for MBIR metrology tools at major customer sites including Samsung, SK hynix, and Onsemi.
  • Manage a team of 5 engineers responsible for tool installation, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and application support.
  • Oversee annual PM planning and service revenue management for approximately KRW 2 billion in yearly service business.
  • Maintain a 100% PM contract renewal rate through dependable customer support and proactive service management.
  • Ensure PM activities are completed within scheduled periods without long-term tool downtime at customer sites.

Group Leader, Senior Field Service Manager / Senior Field Engineer

Semilab Korea / Semilab Japan
01.2018 - 11.2025
  • Supported MBIR metrology tools for major semiconductor customers including Samsung, SK hynix, KIOXIA, DENSO, USJC, Sony, and MEMC.
  • Led installation, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and application support activities across Korea and Japan.
  • Contributed to the installation of 50 tools in total, including 30 units in Japan and 20 units in Korea.
  • Managed service priorities, field execution, and customer communication to sustain stable tool operation and long-term account relationships.
  • Supported PM contract retention and service revenue growth through consistent technical support and issue resolution.

Customer Engineer III, FSO, PDC

Applied Materials Japan
08.2017 - 01.2018
  • Provided field support for AERA mask inspection tools used in lithography applications.
  • Performed preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and application support for KIOXIA.
  • Delivered technical support in accordance with established service standards and customer requirements.

Senior Field Engineer

Meitecfielders
04.2016 - 07.2017
  • Supported AERA mask inspection tools at customer sites in Japan.
  • Performed preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting for lithography-related equipment.
  • Maintained stable tool operation through disciplined service execution and technical support.

Senior Field Engineer

Technologue & Technologue Korea
10.2009 - 05.2015
  • Supported LED tester systems for customers including Samsung Electronics, LG Innotek, Seoul Semiconductor, Lumens, Kumho, Iljin LED, and Wooree E&I.
  • Managed tool installation, troubleshooting, overseas technical support, and production-line issue resolution in China and Vietnam.
  • Supported LED package mass production, measurement training, and system integration projects.
  • Coordinated with equipment makers and customer teams to complete tester setup and achieve production readiness.

Mechanical Engineer

Tecseed
06.2007 - 03.2009
  • Performed 3D CAD modeling, 2D drawing, and design review for ECU parts for Denso Techno.
  • Supported development tasks in collaboration with design teams using CATIA, UG, and NX3.
  • Delivered CAD training for project members.

Mechanical Engineer

Winstech & Panworld Comm.
04.2002 - 06.2006
  • Worked on BLU apparatus design, light guide panel development, web promotion, and e-CRM planning.
  • Supported product development and engineering documentation for mobile phone components.

Education

Associate Degree - Mechanical Engineering

DongSeoul University
Korea
02-2001

Skills

Field service leadership and team management

Semiconductor metrology and inspection tool support

Preventive maintenance planning and corrective troubleshooting

Annual PM planning and service revenue management

Customer support for key accounts in Korea and Japan

Equipment installation, startup, and process stabilization

Work planning and Problem-solving

Effective communication

Accomplishments

  • Led and managed a team of 5 field service engineers in semiconductor customer support operations.
  • Managed annual service revenue of approximately KRW 2 billion through PM planning and service support activities.
  • Achieved a 100% PM contract renewal rate by maintaining strong customer relationships and reliable service execution.
  • Supported installation of 50 tools in total, including 30 units in Japan and 20 units in Korea.
  • Managed PM schedules to ensure completion within the planned period without long-term tool downtime at major customer sites.

Training

  • Engineer Training Course, CIES IT Academy, Korea, focused on CATIA V5 and AutoCAD for mechanical design.
  • SEAJ semiconductor equipment training, Japan.
  • Industrial robot training and foreman license training, USA.
  • English language training, Alexander College Language School, Australia.

Timeline

Team Leader, Senior Field Service Manager/ Senior Field Engineer

Onto Innovation Korea
11.2025 - Current

Group Leader, Senior Field Service Manager / Senior Field Engineer

Semilab Korea / Semilab Japan
01.2018 - 11.2025

Customer Engineer III, FSO, PDC

Applied Materials Japan
08.2017 - 01.2018

Senior Field Engineer

Meitecfielders
04.2016 - 07.2017

Senior Field Engineer

Technologue & Technologue Korea
10.2009 - 05.2015

Mechanical Engineer

Tecseed
06.2007 - 03.2009

Mechanical Engineer

Winstech & Panworld Comm.
04.2002 - 06.2006

Associate Degree - Mechanical Engineering

DongSeoul University
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