Students explore leading eco-friendly facilities

KUCHING: A cohort of 46 students hailing from the Faculty of Engineering, Computing, and Science at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak recently embarked on a visit to Taiyo Yuden (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd’s newly inaugurated plant situated in the Sama Jaya High-Tech Park.

Guided by the university’s Employability Team and Ir Dr Elaine Yeu Yee Lee, the visit was a rare chance to delve into one of Malaysia’s foremost eco-friendly manufacturing facilities.

According to a statement released today (Sep 30), “Taiyo Yuden specializes in multilayer ceramic capacitors. During the visit, the General Manager, Paw Yew Kiong, provided an overview of the company’s profile, operations, and core values.”

The session progressed with a comprehensive insight into the production processes delivered by Elaine Chung Yuin Chieh, the Acting Section Manager of HR Development, shedding light on the cutting-edge technology employed in capacitor manufacturing.

The statement further mentioned, “The students were acquainted with Taiyo Yuden’s energy-efficient initiatives, encompassing the utilization of energy-conserving equipment and solar power generation from rooftop installations. These endeavours reflect the company’s alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).”

Beyond acquiring technical knowledge, the students partook in a career discussion led by HR Senior Officer Hairoddin Sugiman. He underscored the career prospects at Taiyo Yuden, which encompass international exposure through the Global Secondment and JTY Trainee Programme, offering employees the opportunity to work in Japan before returning to Kuching.

HR Development Senior Officer, Masirah Jamlin, shared insights into the company’s internship programs, encouraging student engagement. These internships furnish practical work experience and departmental placements, augmenting students’ employability.

The visit, an integral component of Swinburne’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program, aimed to bridge the gap between theoretical classroom education and industry exposure in the real world.

Ir Professor Su Hieng Tiong, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing, and Science, emphasized the significance of such industry visits for professional development.

“Industry visits like this are pivotal for bridging the gap between classroom learning and practical experience,” said Prof Su as he urged the students to immerse themselves fully in the invaluable learning opportunities.

The participating students are enrolled in Swinburne’s engineering programs, including electrical and electronic engineering, and robotics and mechatronics engineering. The visit supplied them with invaluable industry insights, reinforcing the practical applications of their academic pursuits.

The Employability Team at Swinburne Sarawak was pivotal in orchestrating the visit, ensuring financial backing and logistical arrangements for a seamless and enriching experience.

The university’s dedication to furnishing industry-linked programs is further underscored by its impressive 93 per cent graduate employability rate within six months of graduation.

Swinburne’s “Moon Shot” initiatives further bolster this success, with Moon Shot One ensuring every student attains work experience, and Moon Shot Two striving to aid every graduate in securing employment or becoming an entrepreneur.

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