IIT-Bombay to provide Hands-on Training on Semiconductor Technology

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B) and Applied Materials have jointly announced the extension of their partnership to offer a certification course in “Semiconductor Technology and Manufacturing” through IIT Bombay’s Continuing Education Programme (CEP) for the second year. This course, designed to bridge the existing skill gap in this specialized high-tech sector, complements the Government of India’s in-principle approval for the establishment of two semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the country.
 
The six-day course starting on December 10, 2013 endeavours to impart knowledge about the basic concepts of integrated circuit (IC) fabrication and manufacturing, develop an understanding of semiconductor processes, hardware and system technologies, as well as provide hands-on user training on production level tools and systems widely used in the industry. On successful completion of the course, participants will receive the Continued Education Programme (CEP) certificate by IIT-B.
 
Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Head of the Electrical Engineering Department, IIT, Bombay, said, We are glad to take this certification programme to its second year. It will strengthen the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem in India through our state-of-the-art nanofabrication facilities and partnership with Applied Materials. The hands-on training and high level of faculty expertise are the highlights of the course that generated very positive feedback from participants last year. We plan to increase and diversify the hands-on lab sessions this year to enhance the quality and breadth of exposure to semiconductor manufacturing and R&D for the participants.
 
The CEP programme is intended for working professionals in the semiconductor industry, research scientists and technical staff, and academics.