Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Physical Design Engineer Apprenticeship Program di ASEM - Advanced Semiconductor Academy Of Malaysia Selangor - Maukerja

Program Summary

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 Physical Design Engineer Apprenticeship Program is designed for graduates who aspire to build a career in physical implementation and back-end IC design within the semiconductor industry.

Participants will gain hands-on exposure to the physical design flow, including floorplanning, power planning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, timing optimization, and physical verification using industry-standard Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools.

Program Structure

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

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

• Physical design methodologies and implementation flow
• Floorplanning and power planning concepts
• Standard cell placement and optimization
• Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS)
• Routing and physical optimization
• Static Timing Analysis (STA) and timing closure
• Physical verification and design rule checking (DRC/LVS) fundamentals
• Physical implementation using industry-standard EDA tools
• Hands-on physical design mini project
• Professional development and industry-readiness workshops

During the OJT phase, you will work alongside experienced engineers, applying your technical knowledge to real semiconductor physical design projects while gaining valuable industry experience.

Responsibilities

As a Physical Design Engineer Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced engineers and gain exposure to semiconductor implementation workflows such as:

• Supporting chip implementation and physical design activities

• Assisting in floorplanning and placement exercises

• Performing timing analysis and design optimization

• Supporting power and performance analysis activities

• Assisting in physical verification tasks

• Collaborating with RTL and verification teams

• Preparing implementation reports and documentation

• Participating in engineering reviews and technical discussions

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 ASIC implementation and chip design

• Basic understanding of digital circuits is an advantage

• Eagerness to learn semiconductor implementation methodologies

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Able to commit to the full training and OJT duration 

Why Join Us?

• Receive intensive training in industry-standard physical design methodologies
• Gain hands-on experience using professional EDA tools adopted by semiconductor companies
• Build practical skills through a physical design implementation project
• 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 Physical Design, Place & Route (PnR), Static Timing Analysis (STA), and IC Implementation
• Expand your professional network within Malaysia's semiconductor ecosystem
• Enhance your employability through practical engineering experience and real industry exposure
• Build a strong foundation for careers in Physical Design, Back-End IC Design, ASIC Implementation, and semiconductor engineering