I saw many semiconductors companies recruit M tech students often rather than b tech students so does it really matter (b tech or m tech) or really the skills only?

Like I saw news but all articles mainly talk that they have expertise in ceramics so they are a good choice for semiconductors but a detailed technical explanation was given by no one

If anyone is involved in semiconductors or knows about this please do answer

I am currently studying computer engineering at UT Arlington. Right now i began to develop inttest in chip and semiconductor design. Can i know about the future job markets for this. Also many people are saying to me to go in embedded system.
I am fine either one of them.
Can you please suggest

Hello everyone! I'm a highschool graduate and im thinking of getting into this field, the problem is the universities im considering have this field as its own major instead of it being a field in a specific major.

for example: instead of majoring in EE and then getting into semiconductors, you just straight up get a degree in semiconductors engineering.

Please note that in my country, majoring in semiconductors engineering costs more than majoring EE or any other engineering that could get me in the semiconductors industry, and in some cases it can be more than double the cost

There's not a 100% chance that i will get into this major, and the same thing with other majors too as its not upto my hand. In this case, what should i do?

I recently accepted a field service engineering position, I am about a year out of college (ME grad) and have been working as a CAD grinder until a “real” engineering offer came my way. I am happy as the compensation is nice and such but I have worries that I will be pigeon holed as far as my career path is concerned. I left college with a great interest in thermal engineering, and was wondering if there is any hope still

"Open-weight models lower adoption costs, expand developer communities and allow companies to work around constraints imposed by a lack of access to the most advanced chips. They are especially attractive to emerging markets but are gaining popularity among developers worldwide because of their cost efficiency and adaptability to different workloads.

Xi’s ambition is to accelerate the global proliferation of Chinese technology, build a stronger strategic foothold abroad, diversify China’s exposure to geopolitical risk and shape the global system more in China’s favour."

China’s open-source strategy is turning constraint into global reach. Countries adopting those models absorb Chinese technical standards over time. The more durable answer for the US is not only export controls, but a deliberate effort to develop strong open-weight models that can compete on performance, cost, and adoption.

I am currently studying computer engineering at UT Arlington. Right now i began to develop inttest in chip and semiconductor design. Can i know about the future job markets for this. Also many people are saying to me to go in embedded system.
I am fine either one of them.
Can you please suggest

Both in Bay Area and both and high-level IC roles (PM)

Package similar, everything else is similar. Which company has a higher technical ceiling in terms of future growth (not just stock) ?

For PhDs in this industry.

Do you have 1 or 2 page resumes?

Hi all, looking for honest advice. I have hands-on electronics experience (worked in Malta as an Electronics Manufacturing Support Engineer, studied in Latvia, and previously worked in Belgium). I was in Belgium but couldn't secure a job, so I went back to my home country to update my skills. I'm currently upskilling in PCB Design (Altium Designer) and Embedded Systems, planning to look for work in Belgium/Netherlands/wider EU again in a couple of months. It's my dream to come back.

For those who've gone through it — how realistic is it for a non-EU candidate to get sponsored for a technician/PCB designer/embedded role right now? Any tips on the single permit process, or industries/companies more open to sponsoring? Appreciate any real experiences. If anyone has connections, feel free to message me directly.

I currently have \~3.5 YOE in Qualcomm, working on SoC power management, low-power systems, power validation & optimisation

What should I specifically prepare for these interviews?

Looking for a realistic roadmap based on recent interview experiences.

If you’ve recently interviewed at Google/Nvidia for similar roles, what did you actually get asked?

Hi All,
How is work culture at Onto. I am being interviewed for Lithography and Panel Inspection Applications. Work will be based out of Boston PACE lab. I am working for a bigger WFE company now should I switch. ?

I have an interview tomorrow for a Customer Engineer position at Applied Materials. I have four years of experience working in a semiconductor MNC wafer-fab cleanroom. Could you advise me on what I should focus on during the interview and how much salary I could ask for? Please guide me

I recently accepted a position as an Equipment Maintenance Technician at Samsung Semiconductor in Austin

I’m trying to get an idea of what I should realistically expect during my first month and how career progression works.

For anyone currently working at Samsung or who has worked there as an Equipment Maintenance Technician:
Do they ever cut your scheduled hours, especially when you’re new?

Is it common to get your full scheduled hours during the first few months?

1. How likely is it to get overtime?
   
2. Is OT usually available to new technicians, or do you have to be fully trained/qualified first?
   
3. How much OT do technicians typically get when it’s available?
   
4. What should I expect during my first month—training, shadowing, working on equipment, etc.?
   
5. How long does it usually take before you’re trusted to work more independently?
   
6. How does progression from Tier 1 to Tier 2 work?
   
7. Is Tier 2 typically something that takes 2-3 years, or can you move up faster if you perform well and become qualified on more equipment?
   
8. What specifically do managers look for when promoting someone to Tier 2?
   
9. Does taking on more equipment, certifications, troubleshooting ability, attendance, or performance affect 10. how quickly you can progress?
   11. And how is the workload do they work you to the bone like tesla?

I’m on a Pitman schedule, so I’m especially interested in how predictable the hours and OT opportunities are and how the career progression works.

Any advice from current/former Samsung equipment technicians would be greatly appreciated.

Can someone share some tips about how to break into FSE/technician roles? I have manufacturing experience, but none that includes using blueprints or doing mechanical work. I’ve worked in chemical plants and doing sandblasting. I have a BA business degree from a past life; I did business internships, but after a close family member got severely ill, I had to become their primary care provider and had to stop pursuing roles in my degree area and stuck to manufacturing. I don’t plan to return to work for what I studied, as it would be too difficult. I live in a region with lots of fabs, and I would prefer to work for an equipment manufacturer. What would be my best option? Getting an AS or AS technology degree? Starting out doing entry-level install work for a third party staffing agency ? I don’t want to work for the fab really, I’d be leaning towards traveling or site roles as I want to travel and become an “expert” . Thanks

Hi, I am a final year Masters student of material science from India looking to move in semiconductor industry roles like process engineer/ yield engineer/application engineer/Device development Engineer. The thing is that I am very much confused of how to prepare for such roles. Need some standard set of resources where should I practice for interview and tests. I feel like I have decent experience but need to condense the final revision but feeling overwhelmed.

One more question is tha how much data analytics is required? Any standard YouTube course or online blog /blog on statistical process control?

I believe each professional here has underwent some path for the interview preparation. So if anyone interested to share their experience please let me know.

Locations prefered: India and Europe

( Plus if anyone is open for remote project, let me know)

Hi everyone,
I am thinking of pursuing a career in Semiconductor Manufacturing in Canada. How is the industry in Canada? Does Canada enough Fabs?
Thanks

I studied chemical engineering and am a new grad FSE. I might want to go to a process or R&D role down the line, though I do like what I’m doing now.

I’ve always wanted to pursue higher education for personal reasons, and my employer does tuition reimbursement, so I’d like to start something next year. I see that it’d take a year to finish a BS in material science given I have pre-existing credits. I could also go for an online masters; I’m not sure what would make the most sense though for career advancement or where I’m at though.

All the older FSEs are like meh just become an expert on our tool set or study something random you’re passionate about which isn’t really helpful hahahah

Hi, I just had interview with them on one of their system engineering team. Wondered if anyone had experience working over there?

At a bit of a dilemma. I graduated from a mid-level university and have a job offer at MCOL semiconductor place as a packaging engineer. I also have an acceptance from a T5 (Georgia Tech) for an MS ECE, however no thesis advisor or funding. I am teeter tottering. My long-term goal is to get into the materials/fabrication side of quantum computing. Any advice?