SMD Semiconductor to launch six-month graduate training programme

KUCHING: SMD Semiconductor is gearing up to launch a comprehensive six-month graduate upskilling/reskilling training programme by the end of February.

Chief executive officer Shariman Jamil announced that interviews for prospective participants are already underway.

“The training programme will offer professional guidance to students and graduates, aligning with industry demands and requirements.

“Upon completion, graduates will have the opportunity to secure high-value positions in semiconductors and Integrated Circuit (IC) design, ensuring guaranteed job placements.”

Shariman made these remarks during the closing ceremony of the Train-The-Trainers programme held at the Borneo Cultures Museum here on Thursday (Feb 1).

He also touched on the four-week Train-The-Trainers programme facilitated by Synopsys, aimed at enhancing skills necessary for effective training of trainers in the semiconductor sector.

“The programme modules transcend traditional training methods, empowering participants with the latest knowledge and tools using Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools from Synopsys.

“This approach ensures that future trainers can inspire and educate the next generation of IC professionals, ensuring long-term excellence.”

Feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive, with praise for the conducive training environment and comprehensive module content, Shariman added.

The Train-The-Trainers programme attracted 20 professionals, lecturers, and professors from institutions such as Swinburne University, Curtin University, UNIMAS, UiTM, CENTEXS, Sarawak Skills, as well as industry representatives from X-FAB, Melexis, and SMD engineers.

During the closing ceremony, SMD Semiconductor Sdn Bhd exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two British companies, Riverbeck Ltd and Big Innovation Centre, witnessed by Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn.

Also present were British High Commissioner to Malaysia Alisa Terry, Deputy Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, State Financial Secretary Datuk Sri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar, ministry permanent secretary Datuk Azmi Bujang, Professor Birgitte Andersen, CEO of Big Innovation Centre UK, and Kevin Hudson, sales director of Riverbeck Ltd UK.