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Taking learning from the classroom to the lab, aspiring engineering students and faculties from the Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) and Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) visited our Penang site to gain insights on semiconductor technologies and operations in person. 🇲🇾 An immersive tour gave the students and faculties an opportunity to explore our products, manufacturing processes and core values while interacting with our experts who provided live demos. Ir Dr. Hasnizah Aris, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Electronic Engineering & Technology, UniMAP, shared her feedback on the visit. “Our recent visit to Renesas was incredibly enlightening and insightful. We deeply appreciate the opportunity, as it allowed us to assess how well our Microelectronic Engineering degree program's curriculum aligns with industry requirements. During the visit, we also observed Renesas' commitment to maintaining high product quality while fostering a positive and supportive work environment for its employees.” Khaw Kai Herng, a third-year Electronics Engineering student at TAR UMT, got a glimpse into how Renesas contributes to the safety and comfort of modern vehicles. “Watching the manufacturing process in action was like seeing a well-choreographed performance, with each step carefully managed to ensure every component meets Renesas's high standards. We also learned about the strategies in place to quickly address any issues that might come up, which showed us just how committed Renesas is to excellence.” For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/4eZalX0 #RenesasUniversityRecruiting #RenesasRisingTalent #EarlyCareers #Engineering

Good opportunity for Engineering students

Question 1 | "What is the most significant change in Bosch Semiconductor Backend Site over the last year?" 🤔 Last month, Bosch Semiconductor Backend Site in Penang celebrated their 1-year Anniversary. To honor this huge milestone, we will be posting a new We Ask Boschlers interview series focusing on Boschlers within the plant. Here, we asked Boschlers to recall the most significant changes they experienced in the plant 💡 Shout out to Jonas Röll, intern from Bosch Semiconductor Backend Site in Penang, for producing this video series! 👏

A very interesting program for AI and IC.

Penang looks to enhance role in global chip supply chain (mulls ban on foreigners preparing famous local dishes). Penang is Malaysia's leading semiconductor hub but wants to elevate its Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone from just a manufacturing output niche to one with strong ties to research and development (R&D). But Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow warned that "that efforts to attract investors will no longer materialise if the country does not have sufficient human talent." Asked about an acute shortage of talent, namely in the engineering field, Chow said the federal government needs to help by reforming the inculcation of learning to the youngsters so they grasp the new skills emerging from a post-pandemic world. See more: https://lnkd.in/dRR7FH_2 (And here about the potential ban on foreigners preparing famous Penang dishes: https://lnkd.in/dJtBaCeQ) #ReturnAndConnect #semiconductors #intled #GraduateEmployability

Critical Insights for Talent Development Entities in Malaysia: Industry-Specific Programs: Create targeted graduate programs and certifications that concentrate on vital semiconductor industry segments, such as manufacturing, patterning, processing, and metrology, to ensure students are prepared for employment in this fast-expanding sector. Industry Partnerships: Encourage robust partnerships between academic institutions and semiconductor firms to align with the sector's demands and ensure that the curriculum remains relevant and current. Practical Experience: Incorporate hands-on research opportunities with actual industry data and advanced facilities to enhance students' comprehension and proficiency in semiconductor technologies. Adaptable Education Methods: Provide online or blended learning options to widen program reach, allowing more professionals to advance their skills while employed. Attention to Future Demands: Regularly introduce new courses and micro-credentials that cater to the semiconductor industry's changing technical and business requirements, equipping graduates for forthcoming challenges and prospects. Source: https://lnkd.in/gRsiYaHT

#Vietnam turns #chip sector magnet with affordable, quality talent pool 💡 #USA, #Taiwan, #SouthKorean players beat path to #Vietnam though boom strains resources Visiting her old college in #Vietnam, Tran Thi Ngoc Guong didn't expect all the students to be so curious about her industry: #Chip design. "People had so many questions, and they were so detailed," she said. "I was surprised." One student confided that he had just switched to her major; another asked her about obscure matters like a "clock tree," a #hardware design circuitry concept -- something she had never encountered when she was a #student. A lot has changed in the five years between Guong's graduation and her current position as senior engineer for physical design at U.S. chip developer Marvell Technology. Now, fresh-faced Vietnamese students are jumping into #semiconductors, and the government has a target of training at least 50,000 #chip engineers and designers by 2030. "Compared with #Taiwan or #SouthKorea, the productivity and salary levels for engineers in #Vietnam make the country attractive for companies, while the government's aggressive push to make its #tech economy more sophisticated has helped enlarge and improve the candidate pool" - Brian Chen, a partner at KPMG Taiwan and KPMG Vietnam said. Thanks to Lien Hoang, Cheng Ting-Fang, Jaewon Kim , Lauly Li and Nikkei Asia for the full BIG STORY with more background and insights via the link below 💡🙏👇 https://lnkd.in/exmT6SEu #semiconductorindustry #semiconductor #semiconductormanufacturing #technology #icdesign #innovation #electronics #computer #ai #aiot #ic

Small business venture 101:Here's my two cents story. Upcoming Penang Chip Design Academy planned. Malaysia, accounting for 13% of global chip assembly, testing and packaging business. Penang is the top exporting state with RM435bil in 2023, representing 31% of the country’s total. The global semiconductor market is set to rise from US$574bil (RM2.56 trillion) in 2022 to a forecast of US$1 trillion (RM4.46 trillion) by 2030. 60,000 engineers by 2030. There are currently 25 active IC design companies in Malaysia, of which 21 are in Penang.

The semiconductor industry in the Philippines is experiencing a surge in demand for talent, especially in Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE). Companies are actively looking for ECE graduates to take on crucial roles, as there is an expected shortfall of 128,000 semiconductor professionals by 2028. Surprisingly, many of these positions do not necessitate passing a board exam, offering a promising opening for academic institutions and individuals contemplating a career transition or additional education.

🎉 Excited to share that I’ve earned a digital fluency badge from #futureskillsprime in the basics of Very-Large-Scale Integration (VLSI)! 🚀 This achievement marks my foundational understanding of VLSI, including the principles of designing and integrating transistors into microchips. I’ve learned key concepts in digital logic and the basics of semiconductor design. Eager to build on this knowledge and dive deeper into the fascinating world of VLSI. Here’s to continuous learning and growth in the tech world! 🌟 #VLSI #DigitalFluency #Semiconductor #TechInnovation #continuousLearning