Custom IC Design Engineer Apprenticeship Program

📍 Training Location:

• Shenzhen, China (1-Month International Training Experience)

🕒 Duration: 1 Month Overseas Training + 3 Months On-the-Job Training (OJT)

📅 Start Date: August 2026

💼 Type: Full-Time Apprenticeship Program

About the Program

The Global Semiconductor Exchange Program (GSEP) – Custom IC Design Engineer Apprenticeship Program prepares participants for careers involving custom analog circuit design, IC layout implementation, and semiconductor product development.

Hosted in Shenzhen, China, the program combines international exposure with practical engineering training to bridge academic knowledge and industry applications.

Program Structure

During the 1-month International Training in Shenzhen, China, you'll gain practical exposure to: -

• Structured Analog IC Design and Layout training

• Simulation-driven engineering exercises

• Semiconductor laboratory exposure

• Campus accommodation and international learning

• Technology ecosystem visits and collaborative activities

In the following 3 months, you'll gain hands-on industry experience through an On-the-Job Training (OJT) placement.

Responsibilities

Participants will gain exposure to topics including:

• Analog device operation and modelling
• Circuit analysis and amplifier design
• Custom IC layout methodologies
• Layout matching and optimisation techniques
• LDO chip front-end design and implementation
• Post-simulation analysis and physical verification
• Semiconductor engineering workflows and design reviews

Who We're Looking For

• Fresh graduates or final-year students in:

- Electrical & Electronics Engineering

- Mechatronics Engineering

- Computer Engineering

- Biomedical Engineering

- Physics

- Electronic Science and Technology

- Communication Engineering

- Microelectronics Science and Engineering

- Electronic Information Science and Technology

- or other related disciplines

• Strong interest in semiconductor technology and Analog IC Design

• Basic understanding of circuit analysis and semiconductor fundamentals is advantageous

• Eagerness to learn through practical, hands-on engineering activities

• Willingness to participate in the overseas training and subsequent OJT program

Why Join Us?

• International training experience in Shenzhen, China

• Flight support, accommodation, meals, and learning materials provided

• Receive up to RM10,000 allowance over 4 months (subject to terms and conditions)

• Gain practical experience in custom IC design methodologies

• Learn from structured projects and engineering exercises

• Potential pathway toward OJT opportunities and semiconductor careers

• Potential job placement opportunities with salaries starting from RM5,000 per month , subject to employer requirements and program terms and conditions.