Work-Study Diploma in Microelectronics (Process)

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. 

This diploma course is your gateway to an exciting career in the manufacturing sector. You will learn essential skills to improve processes and make production more efficient. By analysing trend charts and identifying issues, you will play a vital role in ensuring everything runs smoothly. As you progress through the course, you will build the knowledge needed to tackle real-world challenges in manufacturing. You will become confident in spotting problems and suggesting improvements. Join us to take the first step towards a rewarding career where your contributions truly matter!

Prerequisite

As an Assistant Process Engineer, you will share important information with your team during daily meetings to help improve engineering processes. You will learn to analyse and solve problems that arise in production, making sure everything runs smoothly. By working well with others and supporting your colleagues, you will help create a positive and productive workplace. In this role, you may work in a clean room, where attention to detail is crucial. You will gain valuable skills that allow you to optimise processes and ensure high-quality production. Join us to start your journey in a rewarding career where you can make a real impact in the engineering field!

Job role

An Assistant Process Engineer is trained to improve manufacturing processes to help companies achieve their goals. You will learn valuable skills that allow you to analyse data and identify any problems in production. By making these improvements, you can help ensure that products are made efficiently and to a high standard.

The work he/she performs includes the following:

• Administer process engineering

• Monitor out of control processes

• Conform to standard operation procedures

• Contribute to continuous improvements

• Support process in-line issues

Work-study training pattern

Day Release - One day of classroom lessons per week at ITE, with the remaining work-week spent at the workplace for On-the-Job Training.

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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

• Troubleshoot in-line issues

• Comply with standard operating procedures

• Monitor SPC trends

• Detect in-line highlights

• Provide feedback for potential process improvement

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 for this course must ensure that they are free from colour appreciation deficiency. Colour Vision Test is available over the Internet at https://colormax.org/color-blind-test.

• Please take the test before submitting your application if you are not sure whether you are free from colour appreciation deficiency.

Career opportunities

Work-Study Diploma in Microelectronics (Process 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 Process Engineer.

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