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Semiconductor, Students, Functions And Skills

In the last blog post, I wrote about a guide students can use to select a major with a focus of joining the semiconductor industry as an engineer. As an extension to that blog, I am now writing about another guide that students can use to match the skills they have (or believe they will acquire on the go) with the specific functions of the semiconductor industry.

Functions: Different Types of Job Roles That Semiconductor Industry Has To Offer

Skills: Technical And/Or Management Skills Required To Join A Function Of A Semiconductor Industry

Before marching the path of acquiring a specific skill(s) and mapping it to a function(s), students should spend time understanding different sets of skills that the industry is looking for and have a magnificent view of various sets of functions that exist. In this regard, SRC MAPT’s Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills has a detailed and extensive view of the skills and functions.

Take A Look At Different Functions

In the table below, I have extended the functions with a specific definition of the responsibilities. Such a view will allow students to understand the job opportunities clearly. Please do note that many of these functions were clubbed under a super function, and often, there are branches of each of the parts, which becomes more apparent to students when they start working for a semiconductor company and can then align their career goals with a better understanding of each of the functions and their branches.

Note: I have updated the table with a few more functions that are not part of SRC MAPT’s matrix yet.

Take A Look At Different Skills These Functions Demand

Now that one has a good view of the different types of functions in the semiconductor industry (precisely, a company). Students should now look at other types of skills needed to be part of these functions, and in the long run, they should also understand how to acquire these skills.

To do so, students should explore (either via industry networking or internships) a specific set of skills to be part of a given function. The table below is used as a base to help students. On top of this, students can further develop their skills.

Note: I have provided an updated view and this will not directly relate to SRC MAPT’s matrix.

Take Away

I hope, using the above information, aspiring students (and professionals) can invest in acquiring specialized skills and will find themselves well-equipped to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the semiconductor industry’s growth.

In conclusion, students need to strategically align their learning objectives with the demands of the industry, and doing so will ensure they are positioning themselves at the forefront of innovation and contribute significantly to the advancement of semiconductor technology.