Aznilinda Zainuddin is a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), specializing in Electrical Engineering. Her skills and competencies include
Space Weather Analysis: Researching geomagnetically induced currents and their implications.
Machine Learning: Applying deep learning techniques to analyze space weather phenomena.
Inventive Problem Solving: Utilizing TRIZ methodologies to develop innovative solutions in engineering contexts.
Engineering Education: Developing interactive learning tools and methodologies to enhance student engagement and understanding in electrical engineering.
Nano-Electronics and Thin Film Fabrication: Expertise in memristor technology, particularly in the fabrication of titania-based memristive devices using RF magnetron sputtering methods.
Professional Affiliations: Active involvement in professional bodies such as the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), contributing to the engineering community through various roles.
Prior to her academic career, she gained industry experience as a senior product engineer at Agilent Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd and Western Digital (M) Sdn Bhd, further enhancing her practical engineering skills. Her diverse expertise and active engagement in both research and professional communities underscore her commitment to advancing the field of electrical engineering.
Current Affiliation:
(Bahasa Malaysia)
Ts. Aznilinda Zainuddin
Pensyarah Kanan
Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Johor
Kampus Pasir Gudang,
81750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia.
(English)
Ts. Aznilinda Zainuddin
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Johor Branch,
Pasir Gudang Campus,
81750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia.
HONOURS & AWARDS
Outstanding IEEE Volunteer Award 2022
IEEE Malaysia Section Outstanding Young Professionals (YP) Volunteer Award 2020
Student Development Involvement Award 2019
Nov 2019 Faculty of Electrical Engineering, UiTM Johor
Research Excellence Award UiTM Johor, 2018
Nov 2018 UiTM Johor
Research Excellence Award UiTM Johor, 2018
Gold Medalist
Apr 2017 ITEX 2017 28th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition
28th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition
Excellent Service Awards 2016
Feb 2017 Universiti Teknologi MARA
Excellent Service Awards (APC) 2016
UJRG Research Excellence Award UiTM Johor 2016
Sep 2016 UiTM Johor
Agilent Technologist Scholarship Award
Mar 2001 Agilent Technologie (M) Sdn Bhd
Petronas Scholarship Award
Jan 2001 Petroliam Nasional Berhad
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCES
1. Senior Product Engineer – Department Asia Engineering Product
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Year 2008 – 2010
Job description:
1. Played key role in yield improvement activities to improve test yield.
2. Perform failure analysis to determine failure mechanism , resolve quality and yield issues by performing failure analysis to determine root cause and initiate corrective actions.
3. Verify and implement production test and debug software. Develop and maintain debug software.
4. Involve in new product transfer and provide engineering support leading to solutions.
5. Recommend test methodology and test process.
The duties include:
1. Provide drive level troubleshooting consultation.
2. Partnering/working with product group in test-related works during the product prototype stage.
3. Responsible for the continuous improvement of processes on yield, quality and reliability.
4. Collaborate with cross functional teams ensure product is released meeting the objective, schedule and regulatory requirement.
Achievements:
· Involvedin 3.5-inch 2TB and below for Desktop and Enterprise Hard Drive during the development stage in Western Digital, Lake Forest.
· Involved in the 3.5-inch 2TB HDD evaluation activities in Western Digital, Lake Forest, CA and Western Digital, Petaling Jaya. Manage to monitor and validate the pilot run and production run with new software code evaluation until the product achieves>75% product yield within the pilot run period.
Working in Petaling Jaya has been a vibe, great food, solid team, and that WD grind!
My last day at work with the team I loved the most. Huge thanks to my boss, Letchu, for the inspiring leadership you demonstrated & the example you set.
Got assigned to lead the 3.5-inch 2TB NPI project in California. Bringing my little girl along for the adventure, and thankfully, my mom’s coming too to help out!
2. Product & Test Engineer—Design and Validation Department
Agilent Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd
Offers a breadth and depth of measurement tools and expertise to meet the world’s critical requirements for electronic and bio-analytical measurement. tools and solutions.
Year 2004 - 2008
Job description:
1. Played key role in successful product launches through innovation, assembly processes and manufacturing operations from New Product (NPI) to High Volume manufacturing (HVM).
2. Develop and used analysis tools to identify root cause within the process and develop action plans for mitigation and Corrective actionc (CA).
3. Partnering/working with product development group in test-related works during the product prototype stage.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams ensure product is released meeting the objective, schedule and regulatory requirement.
5. Improve quality or yield of the current product and monitor and analyses product performance and capability.
6. Provide solutions and improvements on production/engineering issues during the product lifetime.
The duties include:
1. Providing technical leadership to resolve instrument failures and production issues. Support and lead operational activities including test yield improvement, cost reduction, quality improvement.
2. Validate design specification and reliability of the new system for NPI.
3. Provide level troubleshooting consultation and test station maintenance.
4. Manage product Bill of Materials (BOM) and create documentation includes process and test procedure of the new product assembly and test process.
5. Conduct training and supervise MS (Manufacturing Specialist) on the production process.
6. Provide ISO9K/17K consultation.
7. Responsible for identifying, prioritizing and addressing opportunities and make recommendations and executes solutions to improve product performance, quality and reliability, productivity and cost of sales.
8. Responsible for the continuous improvement of processes on yield, quality and reliability.
9. Provide support and effective solution to customer escalation over product application and quality issues.
Achievements:
· High end probes’ assemblies’ activities from Agilent Colorado Spring, CA to Agilent Penang. Manage to transfer the process and runs in Penang for normal production within 2 month.
· An NPI (New Product Introduction) Product Engineer for Infiniimax Probes 1168A and 1169A. Focal contact for Agilent Penang production setup during the NPI. Successfully setup the production floor, conduct training and supervise MS on new packaging and testing and meet the schedule of ship release for the NPI.
Spent 4 awesome years in Penang with a sea view office, smooth toll-free drives, amazing food, chill nature, and good vibes all around!
I couldn't find a photo of me at my office in Agilent, but here's a similar one. This was taken in California while I was working on the NPI project at WD
Tom Weaver was my counterpart, and he took me to a bunch of places around Colorado Springs, including Pikes Peak.
Explored Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs—stunning views, chill vibes, and great company!