Tech Talk Over Coffee Penang, Malaysia

November 30, 2023

Navigating Semiconductor industry in Malaysia: Challenges & Opportunities for young engineers

This coffee talk session serves as an informal and insightful dialogue for young engineers entering the dynamic semiconductor industry in Malaysia. The discussion focuses on the challenges and opportunities that await them in this vibrant sector. Malaysia's semiconductor landscape is thriving, with numerous multinational corporations contributing significantly to the global supply chain. However, as with any dynamic industry, challenges exist, including staying current with technological advancements, navigating global competition, ensuring quality and reliability, adhering to environmental and regulatory standards, and preparing for potential supply chain disruptions.

Amidst these challenges lies a world of opportunities for young engineers. The semiconductor industry offers an ideal platform for innovation, career growth, global exposure, societal impact, and networking. This session offers valuable recommendations, including embracing lifelong learning, seeking mentorship, building a professional network, cultivating adaptability, finding purpose in work, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The session will emphasize the need to embrace challenges as stepping stones to success while seizing the opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the semiconductor industry. It is an encouragement to the young engineers, assuring them that their talent and determination will leave a significant mark on the industry's landscape.

 

About Speaker: 

Encik Noorazidi Bin Che Azib

Deputy Vice President, Operation Technology, Strategic Program (OTSP), Inari-Amerton Bhd

Noorazidi (Azidi), a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Nevada, Reno, USA, currently holds the position of Deputy Vice President at INARI, overseeing OTSP (Operation Technology and Strategic Programs) and EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety). Azidi began his career in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing, process engineering, automation system design, Industry 4.0, and environmental sectors, accumulating 35 years of experience at multinational corporations such as AMD, Hewlett Packard, Agilent, and Avago before joining INARI in 2012.

He played a pivotal role in INARI's transformation towards digitalization and the adoption of cyber-physical systems. Known for his passion for innovation and commitment to talent development, he collaborates closely with local academia and industrial skill development centers, helping to prepare over 3,000 interns in the past five years for industry roles.

Azidi's expertise in Industry 4.0 has made him a key figure in collaborations with government agencies, actively supports the development of electrical and electronic supply chains, local small-medium-enterprises (SME) productivity, adoption of advanced technology, and business development. Together with the Group CEO, Mr KC Lau, INARI has also initiated numerous SME development programs under the Inari Waterfall Effect Model, which in line with their Industry 4.0 Roadmap.

 

Attendee Fees: RM 120 / pax

- Goodie bag, snacks, and drinks are included for session

Contact: cfong@semi.org for any questions

 

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