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Event Name: Expert Edge by Ms. Simran Khokha
Organized by: IEEE SPS BMSIT in association with IEEE SPS Bangalore Section
Date & Time: 17th August 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Speaker: Simran Khokha, Product and Strategy Manager, Infineon Technologies, Germany

The webinar, "Expert Edge," aimed at giving third-year engineering students an in-depth understanding of the roles and career paths within the semiconductor industry. Ms. Simran Khokha, the speaker, began by introducing the semiconductor life cycle, which encompasses design, frontend, backend, and assembly processes. She elaborated on the specific roles within these segments:

  • Frontend Roles: System Architect, RTL Design Engineer, Functional Verification Engineer, STA Engineer, Design for Functionality Engineer
  • Backend Roles: Physical Design Engineer, Process Engineer, Product Engineer, Process Integration Engineer

Ms. Simran further discussed the skills required to excel in these roles, particularly for front-end positions such as knowledge of embedded processor architecture, programming (C/C++), and IC design (RTL coding with Verilog/VHDL). For back-end positions, she emphasized physical design flow knowledge, scripting languages, and industry-standard tools. Additionally, roles in software development and test development were highlighted, focusing on relevant skills in programming, wireless communication, and embedded systems.

Ms. Simran also shared a Semiconductor Major Selection Guide for Indian undergraduates, outlining the educational progression from a Diploma to a Ph.D., where each level provides unique opportunities for industry entry, specialization, or research.

The session covered various engineering disciplines' relevance to the semiconductor field, including ECE, EEE, Material Science, and Computer Engineering. The speaker Simran touched on the global shortage of skilled workers in the semiconductor sector, with significant deficits in the U.S., Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Korea. She also advised students on international career opportunities, highlighting key factors like work culture, language barriers, visa requirements, and growth potential.


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  • Starts 09 August 2024 06:30 PM UTC
  • Ends 16 August 2024 06:29 PM UTC
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Ms. Simran Khokha of Infineon Technologies

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Expert Edge

The "Expert Edge" webinar by Simran Khokha, Product and Strategy Manager at Infineon Technologies, Germany, provided 3rd-year engineering students with a detailed overview of roles in the semiconductor industry. Simran outlined the semiconductor life cycle, discussing key frontend roles like system architecture and RTL design, and backend roles such as physical design and process engineering. She emphasized the required skills for each, including programming (C/C++), RTL coding (Verilog/VHDL), and industry-standard tools. Additionally, she highlighted the educational pathways from diploma to Ph.D., each offering unique career opportunities. The session concluded with advice on global workforce shortages and considerations for working abroad.

Biography:

Ms. Simran Khokha is a Product and Strategy Manager at Infineon Technologies, Germany, with a rich background in the semiconductor industry. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) from Delhi Technological University (DTU) and a Master’s degree in IC Design from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, a globally renowned institution.

Her career trajectory includes significant roles in leading semiconductor companies such as Moser Baer, AMD, Realtek Semiconductor, and STMicroelectronics before joining Infineon Technologies. Her expertise spans product development, integrated circuit design, and strategic management within the semiconductor industry, making her a key figure in driving technological innovation.

Simran is also deeply committed to giving back to the community through various volunteer roles. She has been involved with the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, served as the Hardware Engineering Lead at Women Who Code, and mentored young women in STEM as a STEM Mentor at United Women Singapore. Additionally, she has served as a Judge for the Globee Awards for Technology, a Curriculum Developer for Youth Corps Singapore, and a Student Mentor at Yayasan Mendaki and NTU.

 

Address:Munich, Germany




Agenda

  • Introduction to Semiconductor Life Cycle

    • Frontend and Backend Roles

  • Required Skills for Semiconductor Industry

    • Frontend and Backend Specializations

  • Semiconductor Major Selection Guide for India

    • Educational Pathways (Diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, Ph.D.)

  • Global Workforce Shortage in Semiconductors

    • Country-wise Labor Deficit in developed nations like the US, China, UAE, etc..

  • Considerations for Working Abroad

    • Work Culture, Language, Education, Visa, Growth

  • Q&A Session

    • Topics on pursuing a Master's degree in India vs. abroad, GATE exam relevance, and related career advice


Organizer: SBC14611B - BMS Institute of Technology, SP01  
Email: ieeespsbmsit@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9448665322