Explore the Semiconductor Career & Capability Pathway
Eight stages connect semiconductor foundations, design, manufacturing, test, packaging, electronics, embedded systems and product lifecycle capability.
Semiconductor & SoC Foundations
Build foundational knowledge of semiconductor technology, VLSI concepts and System-on-Chip architecture. This pathway establishes the base required to progress into specialized semiconductor design and engineering roles.
VLSI & SoC Design — Pre-Silicon
Develop the engineering foundation needed to understand and contribute to integrated-circuit and SoC development before silicon manufacturing. Pathways can lead toward VLSI design and related pre-silicon roles.
Semiconductor Manufacturing & Process Technology
Understand wafer fabrication, semiconductor manufacturing processes and process control. Designed for learners and professionals preparing for semiconductor process and manufacturing environments.
Wafer Test & Back-End Processing
Develop knowledge and practical capability around wafer testing, sorting, thinning/back-grinding and precision dicing operations used before packaging.
IC Packaging & Package Engineering
Understand how semiconductor dies are converted into protected, interconnected and usable IC packages, including package design and thermal/mechanical considerations.
Electronics Hardware & Manufacturing
Learn how semiconductor components become electronic boards, systems and finished products through hardware design, PCB assembly and automated electronics manufacturing processes.
Embedded Systems, IoT & Edge AI
Build software and intelligent applications around processors, microcontrollers and SoCs, extending semiconductor platforms into embedded products, connected systems, AIoT and Edge AI.
Quality, Product & Service Lifecycle
Develop capabilities supporting quality, reliability, manufacturing excellence, product lifecycle, installation, servicing and support of semiconductor-enabled electronic products.