Experience

NTS-Group

• Netherlands
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Global Business Development Director

  • Nov 2022 - Present

• Sales Manager NTS Optel (MT member)

  • Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

• Business Development Manager

  • Jul 2020 - Feb 2022

  NTS develops, produces, assembles and tests complex (opto-) mechatronic systems and mechanical modules, which accelerate its customers’ innovation and hence contributes to a more sustainable, healthy and future-proof world.If you want to learn more or have a difficult problem, call me at +31 6 25441005 or send me an email: frank.ernst@nts-group.nl



Nexperia

• Netherlands
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager, Product Team

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2020

  Nexperia is a dedicated global leader in Discretes, Logic and MOSFETs devices. Focused on efficiency, Nexperia produces consistently reliable semiconductor components at high volume: 85 billion annually. Our extensive portfolio meets the stringent standards set by the Automotive industry. Resource Management • Resource manager of the product team in all aspects: recruiting, contracting, allocation, performance management, competence management, engagement Operational Management • Overall responsible for the performance of the assigned product from R-gate to End-Of-Life • Secure that product meets best in class performance (quality, uptime, mtbf/mtba, Cost of Ownership) through service, installation/releases, training, improvements. Owns escalations. • Drive phase-in and extension of products in manufacturing lines and application areas • Change management, resolve obsolescence and technical support supply team • Recommends and approves the development yearplan as driven by the PG development team manager • Responsible for sign-off on customer requirements specifications, CRS • Decides on R-gate milestone, Pricing and Margin targets on behalf of the Product Group with recommendation to the MT • Responsible for Workshop area for his/her team • Secures product team adheres to agreed ITEC processes, way of working, in all aspects Financial Responsibility • Owns product team budget, provides input for AOP/RFF process, controls the spend and reports on appropriate actions in case of deviations • Provides proposals to the operations manager and account manager on service level agreements (SLA’s) agreed for different business partners to meet expected performance and cover the product team costs PG Member Member of the Product Group together with Development team manager, Architect and SCM manager peers. Driving the business success of the product in all aspects as an entrepreneurial team. Show less



ASMPT Ltd

• Singapore
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager Cost of Goods reduction

  • Apr 2016 - Feb 2018

  Performed cost reduction initiatives for the machine modules RDU and ASF in first phase and TFH, CCS, Metro and frame for second phase while working with Chinese vendors. Facilitated in technical problems while working with ASM PT production sites ALG, AMC and ATH on prototype. Initiated and executed plans for machine modules chuck base frame, cover package, crate and miscellaneous items, devised LBD “Box” shipment to NL and developed strategies for final assembly in Singapore. Managed active projects of lighter sliders. Spearheaded development teams in Chengdu, and coordinated development activities between Chengdu and Beuningen teams. Key Contributions:  Achieved 30% Cost of Goods reduction by moving the production from the Netherlands to Asia.  Bridged cooperation between the Netherlands and Chengdu R&D teams. Show less



ASMPT ALSI

• Netherlands
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Support Manager (Managent Team member)

  • Dec 2006 - Apr 2016

  ASM ALSI is a company that designs, builds and support machines for the semi-conductor industry, particularly laser dicing systems. These are technically very complex systems in which a planar motor is moved with high-speed and high accuracy, under a laser beam, whereby the electronic components on the wafer are separated from each other. In this position I am responsible for the worldwide customer support, including customer installations, commisioning, phone support, on-site support and the execution of modifications. I'm also responsible for the policy on service and the execution of this policy by the agent(s). I am also responsible for the implementation of work structures, such as going to work with the service module of SAP, the accessibility of financial reports and the establishment of a system for data analysis. I also fulfill a role as account manager of several of ASM ALSI's largest customers. Show less



Goss International

• Machinery Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Manager Second Line Service

  • Sep 2004 - Nov 2006

  2004: Responsible for solving complex (technical, commercial or political sense) issues at customers, as well (if necessary in cooperation with R & D) of identifying, prioritizing and resolving of structural problems Part of the Second Line Service Manager function is to fulfill the Service Account Manager featuring two major customers, consisting of some 20 factories.Hierarchical manager of 10 employees, including 5 in the field.2005: Same as above, but the Training and Documentation group is added.Also responsible for all required documentation, such as operating and maintenance manuals and web-based service documentation, and training for both internal and external customers.Hierarchical leadership of 15 employees, including 7 in the field. Show less

• Project Manager R&D

  • Aug 1996 - Aug 2004

  Develop a new type of dryer for the US market:. The Ecoweb Plus, execute of feasibility study, guiding the engineering phase, performing the α-testing, guiding the introduction in the EU and the USA, detailing of the machine and optimize, transferring the machine to the regular organization.Responsible for the following machine types: Ecotherm, Ecoweb Plus, Ecotherm XXL, Ecocool installed base en EcoNG. These machines are all in different phases of its lifecycle.



Goss International

• Machinery Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Process Engineer / System Architect

  • Jun 1993 - Jun 1996

  Detailing the Ecotherm, particularly oil condensation problems, designing an IR dryer, paper path stability optimization, energy and air control in the dryer, heat and mass transfer improvements, specifications. 1996: Develop a new type of dryer for the US market:. The Ecoweb Plus, execute of feasibility study, guiding the engineering phase, performing the α-testing, guiding the introduction in the EU and the USA, detailing of the machine and optimize, transferring the machine to the regular organization. Show less