Work-Study Diploma in Microelectronics (Equipment)

Course duration: 30 months

Have you ever wondered what makes your mobile phones and other electronic gadgets work? Semiconductors are essential parts that help these devices run smoothly and efficiently. By learning about semiconductors, you can explore exciting career paths in the ever-evolving tech world.

Our diploma course is designed to set you up for a successful career in the manufacturing industry. You will learn important skills like equipment engineering, how to solve maintenance problems, and how to create plans that improve performance. Join us and take the first step towards a bright future where you can make a real impact in technology!

Prerequisite

An Assistant Equipment Engineer plays a key role in sharing important information with teammates during daily production meetings. This person is skilled at solving problems and improving how machines work. By working well with others and taking responsibility, they help create a positive and productive workplace. In this role, you may work in a clean room, where precision and care are crucial. You will learn to analyse and optimise equipment, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Join us to develop your skills and be part of a team that drives success in the engineering field!

Job role

An Assistant Equipment Engineer uses engineering skills to help improve equipment and processes in a manufacturing setting. This role involves solving maintenance problems and ensuring that everything runs smoothly to meet company goals.

The work he/she performs includes the following:

• Administer equipment engineering

• Manage equipment capability

• Conform to management system requirements

• Contribute to continuous improvements

• Support maintenance process and manufacturing issues

Training pattern

Day Release - Trainees attend lessons at ITE for two day per a week and spend the remainder of the work-week at the workplace for OJT.

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Some of our partners

STMicroelectronics Pte Ltd   |   Globalfoundries Singapore Pte Ltd   |   Lincstech Circuit Singapore Pte Ltd

Employers that wish to offer training places, please click HERE.

What you'll learn

• Administer equipment engineering

• Manage equipment maintenance to ensure performance efficiency

• Maintain management system requirements

• Supervise maintenance process and escalate manufacturing issue

• Perform basic equipment troubleshooting

• Perform root cause finding

• Participate in company continuous improvement programmes to achieve business objectives

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

1. ITE graduates from any one of the following courses + pass company screening & interview;

   • Nitec with GPA ≥ 2:

     • All courses from School of Engineering

     • All courses from School of Electronics & Info-Comm Technology

   • Higher Nitec:

     • All courses from School of Engineering

     • All courses from School of Electronics & Info-Comm Technology

OR

2. In-service employees⁺ with:

   • Equivalent qualifications such as Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above

   • Relevant work experience

   • Strong employer endorsement

⁺In-service employee may be invited for an admission interview

Note:

• Applicants applying for this course must be free from colour appreciation deficiency.  A score of 100% from the Colour Blindness Test taken here is mandatory for course admission.

Career opportunities

Work-Study Diploma in Microelectronics (Equipment Track) graduates are employed by major companies in the wafer fabrication plants, and assembly and test operation sector. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Assistant Equipment Engineer.

For general queries on the course, please email ibt@ite.edu.sg

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