nuMBers - TalentCorp · 2017. 7. 3. · The Penang FreeTrade Zone is home to 2,000 companies and a thriving E&E ecosystem. Dr David Lacey, senior R&D director at Osram Opto Semiconductors

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Industry speaksthe followIng e&e talent experts offer exclusIveInsIght on the future for graduates who arelookIng to start theIr career In the e&e sector.

“It’s not a justa job In the

semI-conductorIndustry. It Is

about cuttIngedge technology

and desIgnwork, careerdevelopment

and competItIvecompensatIon!”

– suresh chandra;hr dIrector,

Intel corp

“If you havehIgh Interest In

engIneerIng, aresearch mInd-set and passIon

to solve realIssues – thIs Is the

sector for you!”– kamaldInnordIn; hr

dIrector, bosemalaysIa

“we are helpIngtransform so

many aspects ofhuman lIves.”

– dr harInarayanan;dIrector of

engIneerIng,product desIgn

at motorolasolutIons

“as a r&d engIneerIn malaysIa,

you have equalopportunIty wIth

your amerIcancounterparts to

Innovate and shapethe future of fIeld

programmable gatearray technology.”

– sk fong, vIce-presIdent of research

& development,altera corp

“we desIgnedthe fIrst

automotIvematchbox sIze

bluetoothhands-free

system In theworld – that

was way backIn 2003!”– tk tan;

managIngdIrector, clarIon

malaysIa

“convergIngtechnologIes

are creatIngworld-changIngbreakthroughs.

agIlent’s engIneersdesIgn and develop

solutIons acrosselectronIcs,

bIotechnology andchemIcal analysIs.”

– shIdah ahmad; vIce-presIdent/generalmanager, agIlent

technologIes malaysIa

an opportunItyto work on reallIfe cuttIng-edge

projects rIghthere In malaysIa,

an opportunItyto make an

Impact!– sharIfah salmah

syed harun; hrdIrector, texas

InstrumentsmalaysIa

How much the E&E sector contributed tothe nation’s GNI in 2009

Jobs created by the sector in 2009

The percentage which E&E contributed toMalaysia’s total exports in 2009

The value of Malaysia’s exports of E&Eproducts in 2011

The GNI target for the sector by 2020157,000 additional E&E jobs targeted tobe created by 2020

The total number of E&E companies inthe nation

The percentage of E&E talents making upMalaysia’s labour force

Working for a global semiconductor company provides engineers the ability towork on different technologies, in different end markets, and in different jobs.Imagine working with customers on next-generation technologies as a salesor applications engineer, or understanding the product life cycle as a productengineer – imagine an exhilarating career path!

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Technological innovationis happening on a dailybasis in Intel and in theE&E sector in Malaysia. Achance to etch your namein history is possible bypursuing a career in thissector. You could be designingthe next generation ofmicroprocessors in Malaysia,whilst benefiting fromgreat career developmentprogrammes, flexible workhours, job rotations as well asinternational assignments.

The Malaysian E&Esector is fast attractingnew investments. Boseis such an investor,establishing its presencesix months ago, andalready with ambitiousgrowth plans in place.Kamaldin also mentionsthat the E&E sector ishighly competitive, withopportunities for learningand multinationalexposure making it thesector of choice.

Innovations and breakthroughs inelectronics which have paved the wayfor smartphones to transform the waypeople work, live and communicate.The E&E sector is an innovative andrapidly evolving sector, making ita good sector for talents to build acareer in. Consider a career at MotorolaSolutions, home to the largest two-way radio manufacturing and R&Dcentre in the Asia-Pacific region.This centre is a one-stop for radiocommunication solutions that offersgraduates an opportunity to pursuea career in fields such as design anddevelopment, manufacturing anddistribution of two-way radios to theglobal markets.

A lot of high-end design anddevelopment work is currentlybeing done in Malaysia. It isboth technically challengingand intellectually rewarding.SK Fong also says that Altera’sgrowth rate is twice that of thesemi-conductor industry. Havinghelped create many value addedjobs in Malaysia over the pastfew years, particularly in thefield of systems and softwarearchitecture, advanced analogdesign, IP development andprogramme managers, Alterais on the lookout for bright andinquisitive minds to drive itsfuture.

Tan has guided Clarion intodefining trends way ahead of thecurve, with Clarion’s innovationbeing driven by Malaysia ratherthan Japan. Tan returned homefrom the UK to run Clarion,and has shaped the Malaysianoperations with a uniquedirection – to be creative anddo things differently. Focusingon developing new audio visualnavigation technologies for cars,Clarion remains committed toR&D as the driving force behindthe company.

Agilent Technologies placesemphasis on productdevelopment and innovation atits Malaysian operations, where itproduces sophisticated test andmeasurement equipment for theglobal market. Since expandinginto the life sciences and thebio-analytical test space, Agilenthas consistently moved up thevalue chain. With a new “Gen Y”friendly facility and investment intraining fresh graduates, Agilenthopes to attract more youngtalent to drive the change!

Texas InstrumentsMalaysia’s (TI)comprehensive first-year developmentprogrammes providethe building blocksto fresh graduates bycombining hands-onexperience on realworld projects withindividual coachingand mentoring, andorganised access toTI’s top business andtechnical leaders.

nuMBersa quIckglance atthe e&eIndustry

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A BRIGHTFUTURE INDEED!

MAlAysIA’s ElEcTRIcAl & ElEcTRoNIcs(E&E) sEcToR Is BRIMMING wITH ExcITINGoppoRTUNITIEs. wANT To BE pART oF THIsvIBRANT sEcToR? FIND oUT wHAT’s AHEADFoR yoUNG GRADUATEs As wEll As HowyoU cAN GET sTARTED.

Think of all the gadgets youuse on a daily basis: lap-top, tablet, smartphone,television, and even yourcar. All of these depend on

innovations from one key sector.You guessed it, the E&E sector.

Globally, the E&E sector is experi-encing a significant boost thanksto the role technology now playsin our lives. In 2009, the estimatedglobal E&E revenue stood at US$3.2trillion. Brands like Apple, Samsung,Philips, Siemens have all becomehousehold names, enhancing ourlives and connections with eachother.

Datuk Sofi Osman, manag-ing director and vice-president atAltera Corp, agrees: “Technologytouches our lives in everything. TheGPS systems in our cars help usget to our destinations safely. Oursmartphones not only make com-municating easier, but also provideus entertainment at our fingertips.

And electronic medical devices likepacemakers, improve the quality ofour health. Technology makes ourlives easier, safer, and more produc-tive. Imagine how much you couldcontribute by being part of the E&Esector.”

This sector is a booming oneespecially in Malaysia, which haslong been recognised as a hub forthe electronics sector in the South-East Asian region. The establish-ment of the first semiconductorplant in Penang in 1972 markedMalaysia’s initial foray into manu-facturing.

The country has since movedup the value chain into design anddevelopment. Large multinationalcompanies from the United States,Japan, and Europe have chosenMalaysia as their base and consist-ently increased their investmentshere.

The Penang Free Trade Zone ishome to 2,000 companies and a

thriving E&E ecosystem. Dr DavidLacey, senior R&D director at OsramOpto Semiconductors says: “Overthe last 10 years, we have surprisedour colleagues in the United Statesand Europe by showing what wecan do and how fast we can do it.That translates not only into a last-ing confidence in the Malaysianteam, but also in an internationalworking environment.” And thisis great news for young talentslooking to start a career here inMalaysia.

In 2012, the E&E sector inMalaysia contributed almostRM48.5bil in gross national incomeand created 8,800 jobs. To drivethe sector forward, companies areaggressively looking for talents invalue-added roles. “E&E gradu-ates are currently high in demand,especially in the R&D segmentand software development,” saysOsman. Reha Abdul Razak, regionalhuman resource director, ON

Semiconductor, adds: “We requirecandidates with strong fundamen-tals and a passion for engineeringbecause we use physics, chemistry,algorithm and statistics in our dailyoperations.”

The E&E sector has becomemore competitive in its efforts toattract the right talent. “This is the21st century – a balanced work lifewith competitive compensation isthe new norm,” says Jenny Ooi, HRdirector at Agilent Technologies.Many E&E companies offer jobrotations, flexible working arrange-ments, and opportunities for inter-national assignments. In short, acareer in this sector is exciting andprovides an opportunity for gradu-ates to create history in a conducivework environment. Join us and drivethe change!

“It feels great to be able to contrIbutemeanIngfully towards helpIng malaysIamove up the value chaIn.”raJ purushothaman, managIng dIrectorof natIonal Instruments, penangResidence Pass – Talent holder

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“the returnIng expert programme (rep)was attractIve enough for my husbandand I to serIously consIder our plans toreturn to our hometown and start a newlIfe together In the place we know so welland mIss so much. I do mIss the weather IncalIfornIa but there are no regrets.”teoh chIn bern, global fIxed asset teammanager at advanced mIcro devIces malaysIa(First featured in “myPenang/ my workplace” CATwebsite www.penangcatcentre.my – managed byInvest-in-Penang Sdn Bhd)

“fastrack helped me to experIenceand thInk lIke an engIneer whIleworkIng on real lIfe proJects.”nasIbah dzulkIfly, fastrack 2011-12traInee wIth motorola solutIonsBEng Mechatronics Engineering, InternationalIslamic University Malaysia

“the star programme allows me todevelop my potentIal and apply theengIneerIng skIlls and knowledgeacquIred overseas back In malaysIa.”ong yI feng, product engIneerwIth agIlent technologIesJPA scholar under the Scholarship Attraction andRetention (Star) Programme

National Instruments (NI)plans to have its largestR&D centre outside of theUnited States in Malaysia.A relatively new investmentin the country, NI is lookingto use Malaysia to helpdrive its ambitious globalR&D growth plans toaccelerate the introductionof new and innovativeproducts in the field oftest, measurement, controland embedded designapplications. The ResidencePass-Talent (RP-T) aimsto attract and retain tophighly-qualified expatriatesin the country, such asRaj, to continue living andworking in Malaysia on along-term basis.

The Returning ExpatProgramme (REP) waslaunched to facilitatethe return of Malaysianprofessionals fromoverseas, such as Teohand her husband,with the objectivesof overcomingthe shortage ofprofessional andtechnical expertisein the country, andcreating a world-class workforce inMalaysia, especiallyin the contextof the EconomicTransformationProgramme (ETP).

FasTrack is a 12-monthprogramme targeted athigh-achieving Malaysianengineering graduateslike Nasibah to enlargethe pool of R&D engineersneeded for progressionof the E&E sector up thevalue chain. It involvesapprenticeship withhands-on experienceworking on actualR&D projects at hostcompanies, supplementedby formal training. Atthe end of the 12-monthperiod, it is expected thatthe apprentices will beemployed by the hostcompanies.

The Star Programmeis a collaborationbetween TalentCorpand the Public ServiceDepartment (PSD).Star enables PSDscholars like Ong toserve their scholarshipbond in the privatesector. Participantswho take part in thisprogramme will begiven opportunities toserve at key Malaysiancompanies that supportthe ETP.

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“The difference betweenmy degree and current jobwith the business divisionof Texas Instruments is likethe sun and the moon!

In biomedical electron-ics engineering, you’ddeal with ultrasoundmachines and multi-reso-nance imaging. Here, it’sdown to microelectronicswhere I deal with the very,very minute componentsof a microchip. But thebeauty about being in theengineering field is thecommon sharing of basicprinciples which makes iteasy, even for a newbie likeme, to adjust.”

“I am currently in the qualitymanagement department, a fieldnot related to my degree. Thismeans having to hit the booksagain and walking around tothe different departments andapproaching the senior engineerswith a question mark at the end ofeach sentence!

I am working on a project tolist down all the gasses used inthe factory’s fabrication process.We use up to 40 different types ofgasses in our production line andthis means obtaining data fromgas vendors and also our own in-house departments. It is a job thatrequires me to be active as I haveto go to the relevant departmentsand observe the processes.”

Preeta Nambiar, 27ComPaNy: Osram

OptosemiconductorDegree: Electric and electron-

ics engineering, UniversitiPutra Malaysia

Job title: R&D senior engineer

Chow KiN weNg, 25ComPaNy: National

InstrumentsDegree: Electronic

engineering, MultimediaUniversity

Job title: Softwareengineer

“I am working on softwarethat will enable a car audio playerto mimic the operating systemof android phones so that userscan plug in their handphones andlisten to the music stored within.We are now at the final testingstage.

The field becomes more excit-ing with each passing day. Today,automobile DVD players not onlyplay music but are expected tointerface with a host of otherelectronic devices like GPS,reverse sensors and even act asa mobile TV. Being able to paira simple car player with what isdeemed current in today’s life-style makes me feel like I havecontributed to the betterment ofeveryday living.”

My job requires me to predictcritical issues that may affectproduction or quality like suctionpower, manoeuvrability and but-ton press force. Another area thatI look into is the design optimisa-tion. Many people think the morecomponents a machine has, thebetter. Little do they know thatmore means extra production timeand cost. In our rule book, the bestdesign is the one that gives youthe most solutions with the mini-mal parts.

The perception of the factory asa rigid production line is no longerthe norm. I remember when thedepartment chief started a casualconversation on what I thoughtwould be the best way to handlea technical glitch. It made me feelvery proud that my opinion wasvalued.

Siti NaSuha mohD raShiD, 25ComPaNy: Texas Instruments

Degree: Biomedical electronicsengineering, Universiti

Malaysia, PerlisJob title: Product engineer

mohD afiq taJul ariffiN, 27ComPaNy: Infineon Technologies

Degree: BET in air-conditioningand industrial refrigeration, UNIKL

Malaysia France InstituteJob title: Quality engineer

“My key role is in dataanalysis where we calculatethe required colour con-trol towards fulfilling thecustomer’s LED applicationneeds.

Admittedly, when I firstentered the industry I had noidea that there were so manydifferent colour tempera-tures and different methodsof producing white light. As Imade these discoveries, I wasfascinated. Since then, apartfrom continuously discover-ing new things, I have alsoexperienced many new excit-ing challenges in the LEDdevelopment process. Forthese reasons, I enjoy beingpart of the R&D team.”

“Although I graduated as anelectronic engineer, I’m workingas a software engineer at NationalInstruments. My main responsi-bility is to work on BIOS, a veryimportant software componentthat is required to boot a systembefore an operating system isloaded.

As I’m working with the teamthat designs new embeddedcontrollers, the knowledge that Igained from university is some-what relevant to what I do. Ofcourse, there are a lot of productspecific knowledge and generalengineering practices that I haveto pick up along the way. To catchup with all these new challenges,it is important to have the initia-tive to learn new skills, acquirenew knowledge and take owner-ship of challenging tasks.”

taN miN Kee, 31ComPaNy: Clarion

Degree: Computerand communication

engineering, UniversitiKebangsaan Malaysia

Job title: Softwareembedded engineer

KoKulaNathaNmuNiaNDy, 31

ComPaNy: DysonDegree: Mechanical

engineering, UniversitiTun Hussein Onn

MalaysiaJob title: Seniordesign engineer

Isn’t it cool to say you’ve worked on a product used by millions around theworld? Let us take the example of a smartphone; the image below of asmartphone teardown illustrates just how the whole E&E industry can belinked to your iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or Blackberry (or any device of yourchoice, including a tablet or a computer).

Within the E&E industry, there are clusters that focus on a wide range ofsmartphone technologies from microprocessors, memory, lighting to the mostpopular apps. Companies within these clusters are always looking to hire topengineering talent, and the good news is that a number of these companiesand exciting jobs can be found right here in Malaysia! Let’s hear it from theengineers about what really happens in the E&E sector.

I’M ANENGINEER...

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TME,

The device to store data has becomean essential item since 2001. Now, thecompany behind the invention has openeda branch in Malaysia to develop the localindustries in the pen drive’s supply chain.

Phison Electronics Corp, a Taiwanesecompany founded by Sekinchan-born PuaKhein Seng, introduced the world’s firstsingle-chip USB flash drive or the pendrive which contributed revenue of morethan US$1bil to the company in 2010.

Pua started Phison with four otherpartners after graduating from Taiwan’sNational Chiao Tung University inelectrical and control engineering at ayoung age of 26. The meaning of thecompany’s name is “a group of peopleunited”, which summarises Phison’s valuesof teamwork and collaboration.

This teamwork continues with theopening of the Phisontech Centre in BayanLepas, Penang, where local small-to-

medium enterprises have joined Phison’svalue chain to design and manufacturefinished flash memory products.

The centre aims to develop localengineering talent to produce USB flashdrives that are fully researched, designedand made in Malaysia.

Phison is playing an important role inthe Electrical & Electronics ecosystem,which is a major contributor to Malaysia’sgross domestic product. Pua is an example

that Malaysians can be innovative andglobally competitive.

If you are interested to join Phison,please visit http://www.phison.com/English. Aspiring industrial designersmay also apply to the Creative ProductDevelopment Programme under theMalaysia Investment DevelopmentAuthority, which is supported byPhisonTech, Pensonic, FusionWave, EMTECand Cari.com.

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the iNtegrateD CirCuit (iC) DeSigN CluSterIC Design is the design of electronic circuits integrated into a chip, givingit the name “integrated circuits”. These circuits contain thousands ofelectrical components in the size of a fingernail and perform specifictasks depending on how the components are configured. Examples ofintegrated circuits within a smartphone include the microprocessor, flashmemory to store your files and more. Malaysia has achieved success as adesign centre for ICs, with a mix of multinational IC design centres anddomestic IC design companies.

ComPaNieS iN thiS CluSter:Altera, Intel, Silterra, Texas Instruments, Phison

hot JobS iN thiS CluSter:IC design engineer, software design engineer, applications engineer,customer support engineer, process/mechanical engineer, product/testengineer, reliability engineer, qualification and test engineer

auDio/ViDeo CluSterAudio and video are increasingly getting the “smart”treatment with companies in this cluster integratingaudio and visual equipment to smartphone devices.Don’t like the song playing in the car? You canchange it with a finger tap on your phone.

ComPaNieS iN thiS CluSter:Bose, Bosch, Blaupunkt, Clarion, Motorola Solutions

hot JobS iN thiS CluSter:Software design engineer, hardware design engineer(electrical, mechanical), customer support engineer

the embeDDeDSyStemS CluSterEmbedded systems refers to thesoftware embedded within thehardware (e.g. a microprocessor)to carry out a specific application.The smartphone itself is anembedded system which makesit possible to run our favouriteapps i.e. location-based serviceslike Foursquare, and photo-basedsocial networks like Instagram.

For the embedded system tooperate correctly, skilled talentis required for coding, which is a

time-consuming and extremelyspecialised process.

ComPaNieS iN thiSCluSter:Agilent, Bose, Clarion, Motorola,Altera, Intel, National Instruments

hot JobS iN thiSCluSter:IC design engineer, softwaredesign engineer, applicationsengineer, product/test engineer,reliability engineer, qualification& test engineer

harDware DeSigN CluSterHardware design is an important aspect ofuser experience as people naturally respondto how a smartphone looks, weighs and feelsbefore they decide to make a purchase. Designhouses in Malaysia are closely networked tocompanies in other E&E clusters to supportthe development and production of thetechnology. This ensures a smartphone is notjust fashionable, but functional too.

ComPaNieS iN thiS CluSter:Agilent, Bose, Bosch, Clarion, Dyson, Intel,Motorola Solutions

hot JobS iN thiS CluSter:Hardware design engineer, materials/metrologyengineer, product/test engineer, reliabilityengineer, qualification and test engineer

the light emittiNg DioDe (leD) / SoliDState lightNiNg (SSl) CluSterLEDs are used to light up your smartphone’s screens andkeypads. They are often used as they are small, brightand long-lasting. Malaysia has a strong lead in solid-statelighting (SSL) technology used in LEDs, and is one of thefastest growing segments in the nation’s E&E sector.

Did you know the LED headlights in Audi cars were madeby Osram Opto in Malaysia?

ComPaNieS iN thiS CluSter:Osram Opto Semiconductors, Philips Lumileds, Avago,LEDZWorld

hot JobS iN thiS CluSter:Product development engineer (mechanical, electrical,industrial design), product/test engineer, reliabilityengineer, qualification and test engineer

the wafer fabriCatioN CluSterWafer fabrication basically allows chips to be placedinside a smartphone. All chips are built upon a siliconwafer, which are round thin discs of pure silicon.Several companies in Malaysia make wafers for well-known international foundry customers.

ComPaNieS iN thiS CluSterSilterra, Infineon, ON Semiconductor, Fuji, ASE, Venture

hot JobS iN thiS CluSterWafer fabrication engineer, process engineer (chemical,materials), hardware design engineer (electrical,mechanical), materials/ metrology engineer

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calling womenEngineering is no longer a male-dominated field. With the MalaysianE&E sector moving up the value chain from manufacturing towardsmore design and development work, the variety of jobs has increased.Malaysian women have taken to R&D roles in a big way and one wouldfind a large representation of women in the E&E sector. For exampleAgilent Technologies Malaysia, where 50% of its 1,200 engineers arewomen. There are so many ways women engineers can use their skillsand build a career in the sector. There is a thriving E&E ecosystem inMalaysia with many multinational firms like Intel, Agilent and MotorolaSolutions having been in Malaysia for close to 40 years. In recent times,more global corporations like National Instruments and Bose have alsoset up shop. So do consider building a career in engineering in the vibrantand exciting E&E sector – its not nuts and bolts anymore!

Chan Pei Lynn wants to change the world with her products.She became an engineer and in time, a component design engi-neer at Intel Penang Design Centre. Chan, who aims to add a fewpatents to her name,is working on the development and circuitdesign of Intel’s next generation microprocessor to be releasedtwo to four years down the road.

Challenging the boundariesI code the new features from Microarchitecture Specifications.

As these feature sizes become smaller and circuits operate athigher speeds, we need to design innovative architectures todeliver new levels of performance and energy efficiency.

Why engineering roCksThe E&E industry in Malaysia is where I get to work with some

of the smartest people in the business. Success in the E&E indus-try is purely merit driven. Diversity in every aspect is supportedand promoted everywhere to encourage ideas and innovation.Age, gender, racial demographics, nothing matters in this indus-try. If I have a good idea and can prove it, I will make a differenceand be rewarded accordingly.

Jenny OOiSeniOr directOr,Hr, MalaySia,tHailand andVietnaMAgilent TechnologiesMalaysia

rObin MartinVice-preSident,

tecHnOlOgy andManufacturing

Intel Corp

The E&E sector is among the first in Malaysia to have

adopted and promoted a culture that promotes work-life balance.

Companies allow flexible working hours, offer support facilities on campus and the access to state-of-

the-art technology which makes it efficient and seamless for employees to work from anywhere, anytime. For women, this means

being able to be there to meet family commitments and still pursue a career. Take for example a company like Intel, which is highly committed to

promoting diversity and inclusion at the work place; women are allowed to bring their children to work, the children can play in the crèche while their

mothers are at work, and telecommuting from home is also an option. So do consider a career in engineering. Yes, you can have it all!

The E&E industry may be per-ceived as dry as it deals with circuitsand chips, but for Altera Corp’s SelviAldragen, it has its humanistic quali-ties. It is in E&E that she is able tohave the financial independence andflexibility to spend quality time withher two children and tend to a long-term project – her vegetable patch!

Why engineering roCksI have been working as a staff

engineer with Altera Corp now forslightly over two years. Besides that,I support innovation efforts in myteam and participate in host of tech-nical-related training and coaching

activities. Last year, I chaired Altera’sTechnical Symposium. I also appreci-ate the travel opportunities providedto me in my course of work to meetand work with my counterparts. It isa field which is constantly changingand evolving, and to be successful, Iam prepared for continuous learningand adaptation. It never gets boring!I hope to fast forward in the directionof innovation and would love to writemore patents and attend aid publishmore papers in external conferences.

E&E remains exciting as it alsoallows me to stay contented by con-tinuing to seize every opportunity topursue my hobbies and interests.

Sharina Mat Lani never thoughtshe would be working in her dreamjob doing Research and Development(R&D) for a firm in the E&E sector.The ambitious wife and mother is cur-rently getting the best of both worldsworking as an analog design engineerin National Instruments (NI) while stillmaking time for her family.

MaintainingWork-life balanCe

Most companies exercise flexibleworking hours, but there are stillguidelines on how many hours youneed to work a day. I stick to thisguideline so I do not need to stay backlate. As a wife and a mother, this iscrucial since family time is also my pri-

ority. I also participate in social activi-ties organised within the company.This is an opportunity to build goodrelationships with colleagues andrelease stress!

Why i thinkengineering is aWesoMe

I am very lucky to be in the R&Dfield in E&E. My main responsibility inNI is to design data acquisition boardsfor PXIe, PCIe and USB platforms.

As part of the pioneer team here,I want to develop my competencies,become a mentor and technical leadand share my knowledge and experi-ences to help others achieve theirdreams of becoming successful engi-neers.

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calling womenEngineering is no longer a male-dominated field. With the MalaysianE&E sector moving up the value chain from manufacturing towardsmore design and development work, the variety of jobs has increased.Malaysian women have taken to R&D roles in a big way and one wouldfind a large representation of women in the E&E sector. For exampleAgilent Technologies Malaysia, where 50% of its 1,200 engineers arewomen. There are so many ways women engineers can use their skillsand build a career in the sector. There is a thriving E&E ecosystem inMalaysia with many multinational firms like Intel, Agilent and MotorolaSolutions having been in Malaysia for close to 40 years. In recent times,more global corporations like National Instruments and Bose have alsoset up shop. So do consider building a career in engineering in the vibrantand exciting E&E sector – its not nuts and bolts anymore!

Chan Pei Lynn wants to change the world with her products.She became an engineer and in time, a component design engi-neer at Intel Penang Design Centre. Chan, who aims to add a fewpatents to her name,is working on the development and circuitdesign of Intel’s next generation microprocessor to be releasedtwo to four years down the road.

Challenging the boundariesI code the new features from Microarchitecture Specifications.

As these feature sizes become smaller and circuits operate athigher speeds, we need to design innovative architectures todeliver new levels of performance and energy efficiency.

Why engineering roCksThe E&E industry in Malaysia is where I get to work with some

of the smartest people in the business. Success in the E&E indus-try is purely merit driven. Diversity in every aspect is supportedand promoted everywhere to encourage ideas and innovation.Age, gender, racial demographics, nothing matters in this indus-try. If I have a good idea and can prove it, I will make a differenceand be rewarded accordingly.

Jenny OOiSeniOr directOr,Hr, MalaySia,tHailand andVietnaMAgilent TechnologiesMalaysia

rObin MartinVice-preSident,

tecHnOlOgy andManufacturing

Intel Corp

The E&E sector is among the first in Malaysia to have

adopted and promoted a culture that promotes work-life balance.

Companies allow flexible working hours, offer support facilities on campus and the access to state-of-

the-art technology which makes it efficient and seamless for employees to work from anywhere, anytime. For women, this means

being able to be there to meet family commitments and still pursue a career. Take for example a company like Intel, which is highly committed to

promoting diversity and inclusion at the work place; women are allowed to bring their children to work, the children can play in the crèche while their

mothers are at work, and telecommuting from home is also an option. So do consider a career in engineering. Yes, you can have it all!

The E&E industry may be per-ceived as dry as it deals with circuitsand chips, but for Altera Corp’s SelviAldragen, it has its humanistic quali-ties. It is in E&E that she is able tohave the financial independence andflexibility to spend quality time withher two children and tend to a long-term project – her vegetable patch!

Why engineering roCksI have been working as a staff

engineer with Altera Corp now forslightly over two years. Besides that,I support innovation efforts in myteam and participate in host of tech-nical-related training and coaching

activities. Last year, I chaired Altera’sTechnical Symposium. I also appreci-ate the travel opportunities providedto me in my course of work to meetand work with my counterparts. It isa field which is constantly changingand evolving, and to be successful, Iam prepared for continuous learningand adaptation. It never gets boring!I hope to fast forward in the directionof innovation and would love to writemore patents and attend aid publishmore papers in external conferences.

E&E remains exciting as it alsoallows me to stay contented by con-tinuing to seize every opportunity topursue my hobbies and interests.

Sharina Mat Lani never thoughtshe would be working in her dreamjob doing Research and Development(R&D) for a firm in the E&E sector.The ambitious wife and mother is cur-rently getting the best of both worldsworking as an analog design engineerin National Instruments (NI) while stillmaking time for her family.

MaintainingWork-life balanCe

Most companies exercise flexibleworking hours, but there are stillguidelines on how many hours youneed to work a day. I stick to thisguideline so I do not need to stay backlate. As a wife and a mother, this iscrucial since family time is also my pri-

ority. I also participate in social activi-ties organised within the company.This is an opportunity to build goodrelationships with colleagues andrelease stress!

Why i thinkengineering is aWesoMe

I am very lucky to be in the R&Dfield in E&E. My main responsibility inNI is to design data acquisition boardsfor PXIe, PCIe and USB platforms.

As part of the pioneer team here,I want to develop my competencies,become a mentor and technical leadand share my knowledge and experi-ences to help others achieve theirdreams of becoming successful engi-neers.

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Preparation for a career as an engineer in theE&E sector may begin as early as your firstyear of undergraduate studies in university.

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Final year students getto work on an industryproject with the support,coaching and guidanceof both university andindustry professionals.Projects may be enteredinto the Innovate Malaysiacompetition under thehost company track.

Engineering graduateswith a 3.5 CGPA and abovemay join the FasTrackprogramme which is a12-month attachmentwith a participating hostcompany. Trainees arepaid RM3,000 a month,and receive technical andsoft skills training whileworking on live projectswith their host company.

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“It is difficult to appreciatethe work done in thelocal E&E landscapewithout the experienceof physically being there.I appreciateTalentCorpfor organising this tripas it has been quite aneye-opener.”- Kamil Idris,engineering undergraduatestudent from ImperialCollege, London.

With structuredinternships, internsget hands-on problemsolving projects anddirect coaching from theirsupervisor.

Winners of the InnovateMalaysia competitionmay have their projectsentered for the NationalResearch and InnovationCompetition (NRIC), gethired by the host companyand/or have their productsold to the market.

“The FasTrack Programmeprovided basic training butwhat was really of valuewas learning about thereal work environment.From this experience, I wasable to adapt to the actualworking situation quiteeasily.”- How Chu Tiong,FasTrack Trainee withSilterra (2011-12).

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