FPGA Design Engineer Apprenticeship Program

📍 Training Location:

• Cyberjaya, Malaysia (1 Month Hands-On Technical Training)

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

📅 Start Date: Aug 2026

💼 Type: Full-Time Apprenticeship Program

About The Program

The FPGA Design Engineer Apprenticeship Program is designed for graduates who aspire to build a career in FPGA development, digital hardware design, and semiconductor engineering.

Participants will gain hands-on exposure to FPGA design methodologies, RTL development, functional verification, synthesis, timing analysis, and hardware implementation using industry-standard tools.

The programme consists of 1 month of intensive technical training followed by 3 months of On-the-Job Training (OJT) with a semiconductor or technology company.

During the training phase at ASEM, Cyberjaya, you will gain practical exposure to:

• FPGA architecture and digital design fundamentals
• RTL design using Verilog HDL
• Functional verification with SystemVerilog
• FPGA synthesis and implementation flow
• Timing analysis and design optimization
• FPGA development tools and debugging techniques
• Hardware validation and testing
• FPGA-based mini project
• Professional development and industry-readiness workshops

During the OJT phase , you will work alongside experienced engineers, applying your technical knowledge to real FPGA and digital hardware projects while gaining valuable industry experience.

Responsibilities

As an FPGA Design Engineer Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced engineers and gain exposure to industry-standard development workflows such as:

• Assisting in RTL design and implementation using Verilog HDL
• Supporting FPGA synthesis, implementation, and timing closure
• Developing and executing functional verification test cases
• Assisting in hardware debugging and validation activities
• Supporting FPGA integration with embedded systems and peripherals
• Performing simulation, waveform analysis, and design optimization
• Preparing technical documentation and engineering reports
• Participating in design reviews, technical discussions, and project meetings
• Collaborating with hardware, firmware, and verification engineers

Who We're Looking For

• Fresh graduates or final-year students in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines

• Strong interest in processor architecture and semiconductor design

• Basic understanding of computer architecture concepts

• Curiosity about RISC-V and CPU development

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Able to commit to the full training and OJT duration

Why Join Us?

• Receive intensive training in FPGA design and digital hardware development
• Gain hands-on experience using industry-standard FPGA development tools
• Build practical skills through FPGA design and implementation projects
• Work alongside experienced engineers during a 3-month On-the-Job Training (OJT)
• Receive programme allowance support throughout the programme (subject to programme terms and conditions)
• Develop skills aligned with industry demand in FPGA Design, Digital Hardware Development, Embedded Systems, and Digital IC Engineering
• Expand your professional network within Malaysia's semiconductor and embedded systems ecosystem
• Enhance your employability through practical engineering experience and real industry exposure
• Build a strong foundation for careers in FPGA Design, Digital Hardware Engineering, Embedded Systems, ASIC Prototyping, and related semiconductor roles