SHRDC is co-organizing an Asia Symposium on Quality Electronics Design ASQED'09 (also known as ISQED-ASIA'09)
Date : 15 & 16 July 2009
Venue : Kuala Lumpur
Papers are requested in the following areas
As a premier international conference, ASQED'09 accepts and promotes papers related to circuit and system design (digital, analog, RF, and mixed-signal), semiconductor manufacturing, advanced IC Packaging, Test, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), as well as emerging semiconductor nano/bio-technologies, and photovoltaic electronics. The details of various topics of paper submission are as follows:
• Circuit & System Design
• Test & Verification
• Semiconductor Technology & Manufacturing
• IC Packaging Technology
• PCB and PWB Technology & Manufacturing
• Semiconductor Technology & Manufacturing
• Nao and Bio Electronics Innovations
• Photovoltaic Technology & Manufacturing
• Electronic Design Automation Methodologies
To download full Call For Paper Information, please click here-->[pdf format]
Please visit our conference website at http://www.isqed-asia.org for more information about paper submission and the conference.
3. Press Release of 1st ASIA SYMPOSIUM on QUALITY ELECTRONIC DESIGN (ASQED) ~ 25-02-2008
MALAYSIA TO HOST THE 1st ASIA SYMPOSIUM on QUALITY ELECTRONIC DESIGN (ASQED)
Selangor, Malaysia - Leading international and local electronic industry leaders will gather in Malaysia as the country hosts the “1st Asia Symposium on Quality Electronic Design” (ASQED) in Kuala Lumpur on July 15-16 2009.
This symposium will be co-organized by Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT), Malaysian Institute of Microsystems (MIMs) and The International Society for Quality Electronic Design (ISQED.org) with support from Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA). This symposium also gathers leading industrial and educational entity such as Intel Microelectronics (M) Sdn. Bhd., STATS ChipPAC Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and Swinburne University of Technology as committee members.
Picture 1: Group Picture of ASQED'09 Conference Organizing Committee
The 1st ASQED 2009 spans over two days, in three parallel tracks, hosting over 60 technical presentations; several keynote speakers, tutorials and other informal meetings. Conference proceedings are planned to be published by IEEE and posted in the digital library. This symposium aims to bridge the gap among electronic design tools and processes, integrated circuit technologies, processes & manufacturing, to achieve design quality in Asia.
Additional information on the 1st ASQED 2009 can be found at www.isqed-asia.org
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONS
MALAYSIAN INDUSTRY-GOVERNMENT GROUP FOR HIGH TECHNOLOGY (MIGHT) was launched as an independent and non-profit organization that is driven by a membership drawn from both the public and private sectors. MIGHT predominant role is to enable consensus building and coordination for Industry-Government partnership in high technology. It provides strategic technology inputs for Industry and Government, nurtures technology-based enterprises and entrepreneurship as well as prepares knowledge workers relevant to strategic and high technology industry needs. As an organization under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), MIGHT represents the Ministry in interfacing with the Industry to promote technology uptake in business.
MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE of MICROSYSTEMS (MIMs) Recognizing the information age as an era of great opportunity, the Malaysian Government had the foresight to develop the country’s manufacturing and technology capabilities to meet the future trend. Recognizing the need to move upstream and climb the value chain into design, development and innovation, MIMs was established. MIMs is committed to provide hands on industrial training and apprenticeship programmes, backed by a facility that is equipped with the latest state of the art EDA tools, test and prototyping facilities.
THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR QUALITY ELECTRONIC DESIGN (ISQED.org) established in 1999, is a professional organization devoted to highlight, promote, and accelerate establishment of industry-wide targets for the "Quality" of the integrated circuit designs, and helping to develop metrics & standards for quality electronic design front to back. The mission of ISQED is to provide forums to present & exchange ideas and to promote research, development, and application of Design Methods, Design Processes, Semiconductor technologies, IC packaging, Test, EDA Design Tools, and Methodologies, employed for Design of Integrated Circuits, with focus on design for quality, manufacturing, yield, and reliability. ISQED.org emphasizes a holistic approach toward electronic design and intends to highlight and accelerate cooperation among the IC Design, EDA, Semiconductor Process Technology, IC Packaging, Test, and Manufacturing communities. The International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED) is the flagship conference of ISQED.org and has been held successfully for 10 years in California, USA.
THE MALAYSIAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MIDA) is the first point of contact for investors who intend to set up projects in the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. With its headquarters in Malaysia's capital city of Kuala Lumpur, MIDA has established 12 state offices in Malaysia and a global network of 19 overseas offices covering North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific to assist investors interested in establishing manufacturing projects and services.
Seminar/Workshop on Stronger, Lighter, Safer & Faster Time to Market Through Digital Lifecycle Simulation (CAE) by Mr. David Goh (CAE Specialist, Sunway S&I, Singapore) and Mr. Nitin S. Gokhale (CEO, Finite to Infinite, Pune)
Seminar/Workshop Date : 31 March 2009 Venue : Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC), Shah Alam, MALAYSIA Time : 8.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. * Please bring along case study data (CAD, drawings, load conditions, materials data, etc) for discussion with CAE Specialists. *
Download PDF brochure for further details here. - CAE seminar.pdf
In conjuction with the seminar, Practical FEA Application Course will be conducted by Mr. Nitin S. Gokhale (CEO, Finite to Infinite, Pune).
Course Date : 1 April 2009 Venue : Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC), Shah Alam, MALAYSIA Time : 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Download the course brochure for further details here. - CAE training.pdf
Kindly register before 16 March 2009. Please call 03 55133560 or contact our Marketing staffs at:-
Do you want to learn the technical ways of setting up your website and prepare it with digital content so that it can be used as an effective sales and marketing system? If your answer is YES!, come and join us! FREE ADMISSION
Tea-Talk Date : 26 March 2009 Venue : Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC), Shah Alam, MALAYSIA Time : 9.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
This course is brought to Asia by SHRDC especially to provide an opportunity for the region’s professionals who have CID credentials to complete their CID+ Workshop and Exam with renown IPC Master trainer, Mr. Dieter Bergman.
As this is a rare event in Asia, we encourage interested participants to inform Ms. Cheah Soo Lan (email: csoolan@shrdc.org.my) in advance as it is a limited seats class. We look forward to seeing you in May!
By the way, CID registration is also available. Contact Ms. Lisa Tan (email: lisatan@shrdc.org.my) for further information.
To know more about CID+ (Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer), click here -->[pdf format]
To register for CID+ (Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer), click here
To register for CID (Certified Interconnect Designer), click here
7. ASQED'09 CALL FOR PAPERS (extended date) for Paper Submission Deadline and Acceptance Notifications ~ 17-03-2009
SHRDC is co-organizing an Asia Symposium on Quality Electronics Design ASQED'09 (also known as ISQED-ASIA'09)
Date : 15 & 16 July 2009
Venue : Kuala Lumpur
Papers are requested in the following areas
As a premier international conference, ASQED'09 accepts and promotes papers related to circuit and system design (digital, analog, RF, and mixed-signal), semiconductor manufacturing, advanced IC Packaging, Test, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), as well as emerging semiconductor nano/bio-technologies, and photovoltaic electronics. The details of various topics of paper submission are as follows:
• Circuit & System Design
• Test & Verification
• Semiconductor Technology & Manufacturing
• IC Packaging Technology
• PCB and PWB Technology & Manufacturing
• Semiconductor Technology & Manufacturing
• Nao and Bio Electronics Innovations
• Photovoltaic Technology & Manufacturing
• Electronic Design Automation Methodologies
Paper Submission Deadline: 17 April 2009
To download full Call For Paper Information (updated), please click here-->[pdf format]
Please visit our conference website at http://www.isqed-asia.org for more information about paper submission and the conference.
8. Technical Professional Up-skilling Program for Texas Instruments, Malaysia ~ 26-03-2009
SHRDC and Texas Instrument Malaysia have soft launched the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology program for Technician on 22 Jan 2009, the program will kick-off on 28 Mar 2009 with the first module. A total of 30 technicians have been selected by Texas Instruments to under-go the part-time in-house program. The program is expected to complete by Dec 2010.
The objective of this program is to provide the opportunity for the technician to climb the career ladder by first pursing the Advanced Diploma and later Degree. On completion of course duration the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology will be conferred by Box Hill Institute, Melbourne, Australia.
10. TIM/SHRDC Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology ~ 30-03-2009
TIM/SHRDC Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology Kick Off on 28 Mar 2009
The Advance Diploma of Engineering Technology was officially started off with the first module on 28 Mar 2009. The number 28 is special as the kick off was on 28 Mar, there are a total of 28 students registered for the program and the birth date of our ED. The student came as early as 8:00am to attend the program briefing which was conducted by Ab Aziz and Kevin Tan.
After the program briefing and program logistics, the first module was conducted by Christine Vaz.
SHRDC has successfully completed the 1st ISO 9001:2000 surveillance audit by LRQA on 31 Mar 2009. This is a mandatory external audit after completing the certificate renewal process. There are several continual improvement suggestions given by the auditor to strengthen the SHRDC’s QMS. The next challenge for SHRDC is to transition to ISO9001:2008 from the current ISO9001:2000 standard. Thank you for all those that are involved in the auditing process.
Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies
SHRDC’S MIMs certification partner; IPC is bringing in Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies (J-STD-001) certification course here in Malaysia this coming June 8th. The certification has immediate recognition, legitimacy and value throughout the electronic industry.
Among the topics which will be thought are introduction to the process requirements of J-STD-001, focus are mainly on wires and terminals, through-hole and surface mount technology, inspection, inspection methodology, and process control. Each topic would require participant to have hands-on training exercise.
Now, SHRDC has an industry developed and approved comprehensive, hands-on solder training and certification program based on J-STD-001 that gives companies all the tools they need to increase employee skills and performance.
Course Date : 8th - 11th June 2009 Venue : Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC), Shah Alam, MALAYSIA Time : 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
16. FREE Seminar on Consumer Electronics and Semiconductor ~ 11-05-2009
Once again, SHRDC proudly brings you to another complimentary seminar jointly organized by SHRDC and Agilent Technologies on Consumer Electronics and Semiconductor which will be held on the 14th of May 2009.
Date : 14 May 2009 Time : 9.00 am - 5.30 pm* Venue : The Gardens Hotel & Residence, Midvalley Megamall, KL
*Note: Lunch will be served
Among the topics which will be presented are on:
* RFID * Audio and Video Testing * Innovation in Power Device * SI using EDA
Kindly refer to this website for more details and registration. Please register yourself the soonest, as we have limited seats.
17. Opportunity to become Chip Designer! ~ 15-05-2009
Join now to receive the sponsorship....
Fifteen-month training program under INSEP which consists of nine months of formal Analog IC design training conducted at SHRDC, and six months OJT with participating companies.
Training includes industry based EDA tools, Workstation & Cadence Custom IC design tools, Virtuoso layout, Unix for users, Semiconductor Fabrication, Technical Research &Publication Guide.
In conjunction with Masters Degree of Microelectronics offered by Swinburne University of Technology, several modules taught are accredited to Master Degree Program. This includes Management of Technology HIR506( accredited to one point)and Analog IC circuit design and layout HET6030(major project-two credits) and RF & Mixed Signal Design HET 6014(one credit).
Upon successful completion and fulfilling exam requirements, a Graduate certificate will be conferred by Swinburne University of Technology. Refer to www.shrdc.org.my for more information.
R &D Chip Design Engineer
Shah Alam
Requirement:
Malaysian candidates with CGPA of minimum 2.8 and above or equivalent.
Degree holder in Engineering Electrical/ Electronics /Microelectronics /Physics/Computer
Must not be working at the time of joining.
Fresh graduates or with 2 years working experienced are strongly encouraged to apply.
RM 1000 and ++ allowance will be given during the training period.
More detail of the INSEP SCD courses can be downloaded as PDF files:
20. CID in Singapore (1 - 3 July 2009) ~ 25-05-2009
Conducted by Cheah Soo Lan (SHRDC)
This course is brought to Singapore by SHRDC especially to provide an opportunity for the region’s professionals who interested to have CID credentials.
Interested participants are welcomed to contact Ms. Lisa Tan (email: lisatan@shrdc.org.my) in advance as it is a limited seats class. We look forward to seeing you in July!
Click here to get the CID Frequent Asked Question (FAQ)
To register for CID (Certified Interconnect Designer), click here
This course is brought to Asia by SHRDC especially to provide an opportunity for the region’s professionals who have CID credentials to complete their CID+ Workshop and Exam with renown IPC Master trainer, Mr. Dieter Bergman.
As this is a rare event in Asia, we encourage interested participants to inform Ms. Cheah Soo Lan (email: csoolan@shrdc.org.my) in advance as it is a limited seats class. We look forward to seeing you in October 2009!
By the way, CID registration is also available. Contact Ms. Lisa Tan (email: lisatan@shrdc.org.my) for further information.
To know more about CID+ (Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer), click here -->[pdf format]
To register for CID+ (Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer), click here
22. 1st Leading Bold Change Public Preview ~ 01-06-2009
Dear valued customer,
SHRDC is proud to invite you to our 1st Public Review on Leading Bold Change™ workshop. Do not miss out this opportunity and discover what Leading Bold Change™ is all about.
Who should come?
CEOs/Managing Directors
Senior Management/Decision Makers
Human Resource Directors/Managers
Head of Departments/Sections
Key Executives
YOU!
As this event has limited seating, please let us know now if you are interested to attend the preview so we can reserve a seat for you. RSVP must reach us no later than 11 June 2009.
To RSVP, simply write to info@shrdc.org.my or Call us at 03-55133560
COMPETENCY-BASED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION WORKSHOP " Take the guesswork out of hiring!
Recruitment is a daily affair for any business. We recruit workforce to help us grow. However, in today’s competitive corporate world, managing human capital seems to be one of the most challenging tasks. Without sufficient knowledge and skills, we are exposed to costly consequences. Hence, how do we select the BEST from the REST?
Why suffer bad recruitment decision, ineffective performance review or inaccurate evaluation when you can be choose to minimize risk and maximize certainty of making the right decision?
SHRDC is organizing a 2-day Competency-Based Recruitment & Selection Workshop to give participants the opportunity to identify and practice the skills and techniques of competency-based interviewing that will help to develop an insight into why each step of the recruitment process is important, and how to achieve excellence in each step.
For registration, course details and enquiries, please contact our friendly Marketing Staff at 03 5513 3560. Alternatively, you can also contact:-
25. SHRDC welcomed Minister in Prime Minister Department's visit ~ 29-06-2009
Minister in Prime Minister Department Official Visit to SHRDC
Official Visit by Tan Sri Nor Mohamed bin Yakcop to SHRDC on 15 June 2009. In his speech, he said the unemployment was not a serious problem in the country at this point of time. He said although there were some workers who have been asked to take Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) or take long leave, that situation could be a blessing in disguise. It could provide the workers an opportunity to undergo retraining at training centres throughout the country including at the SHRDC.
26. IA Communication Series 2009 Successfully Launched ~ 29-06-2009
IA Communication Series at SHRDC, was coordinated by Mr. Kevin (SHRDC)
An Industrial Automation Communication Series was held in SHRDC last Wednesday (24th June 2009). Both local and overseas speakers from industries and academic expertise were invited to share the advancement and emergence of technologies that help the companies to achieve the desired operational excellence and at the same time execute “go green” initiatives.
A total of 55 participants from more than 30 companies benefited from this seminar with topics on Digital Factory Simulation, Wastewater Treatment Systems and RFID Application. The learning experience was then further enhanced in the breakout sessions with demonstrations and hands-on activities conducted by the invited speakers. These sessions were a huge success and received good feedback from the attendees.
Negri Sembilan Skills Development Centre's Official Visit to SHRDC
Council members, officers, instructors and students from Negri Sembilan Skills Development Centre (NSSDC) pay a study visit to SHRDC on 24 June 2009. They were briefed on SHRDC courses and programs, as well as having tours on SHRDC vicinity
28. IPC-A-610D Certification for Application Specialist (CIS) ~ 13-07-2009
This is a 3-days class for employees who are required to be certified to IPC-A-610D. The class is designed to fulfill IPC-A-610D standards which comply with Classes I, II, and III.
For numerous organizations, IPC-A-610D certification is required for anyone who holds a solder certification, who is an inspector, or who examines products and makes accept/reject decisions. This requirement includes all assemblers, quality personnel, manufacturing & process engineers, and some test technicians & test engineers, as well as design engineers.
The acceptability requirements of electronic assemblies presented in the IPC-A-610 standard will be studied in complete detail, including the comprehensive acceptance/reject criteria for handling of electronic assemblies, mechanical assembly, component installation, location, orientation, soldering, cleanliness of assemblies, marking of assemblies, coatings, discrete wiring assembly, and surface mount assemblies, etc.
Our next public class is scheduled as below
Venue : SHRDC Shah Alam Date : 22nd ��" 24th July, 2009
ury Gothic; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">A total of 55 participants from more than 30 companies benefited from this seminar with topics on Digital Factory Simulation, Wastewater Treatment Systems and RFID Application. The learning experience was then further enhanced in the breakout sessions with demonstrations and hands-on activities conducted by the invited speakers. These sessions were a huge success and received good feedback from the attendees.
30. IPC-A-610D Certification: - Congratulation to new CIS ~ 27-07-2009
On July 24, 2009, Malaysian Institute of Microsystem (MIMs), SHRDC as IPC Authorized Training Centre successfully awarded seven new IPC-A-610D Application Specialist. Participants were from Panasonic, ISITO and Circle Ring. The course conducted at SHRDC by Nalini Venugopal included paragraph-by-paragraph review of IPC-A-610D and concluded with opened and closed book examination.
According to LP Por, Manager; the main strength of this training was on the manual which illustrated dimensions and photos depicting on the acceptance conditions of Electronic Assembly.
The following individuals have been awarded their IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist Certification, which is valid for two years.
Front Row from left: Azmi Md Nasir, Por Lin Poh, Azhar Abu Hassan Back Row from left: Nor Rafidah Kamaruddin, Soak Chen, V.Selva Rajan, Zulkifli b Daud and Nalini Venugopal (Trainer)
Again CONGRATULATION to our new Certified IPC Specialist.
32. SHRDC awarded Training Provider of the Year 2009 by Malaysia's Ministry of Human Resources ~ 19-10-2009
October 13, 2009 is one of the greatest moments for SHRDC team as our continuous commitment to excellence in human resource development was awarded with the Human Resources Minister Award for Training Provider of the year (2009) during the Human Resource Development Council Conference in Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre.
Mr Tham Wai Keong, Chairman of SHRDC and Mr Tan Beng Teong, Executive Director of SHRDC accepted the award which was presented by the Minister of Human Resources, YB Datuk Dr. S. Subramaniam during the event.
This annual conference was organized by The Human Resource Development Council, Ministry of Human Resources of Malaysia and the event pulled together the Malaysia’s Human Resource practitioner community from various industries and one of the main highlights of the conference is the award presentation to outstanding employers and training providers.
Having trained over 54,247 employees since our first inception and in recognition of our commitment to deliver high impact, relevant and flexible training programs for every “trainable” working employee in Malaysia, SHRDC was selected as the Training Provider of the Year (2009) by the panel of selection appointed by the Human Resource Development Council.
33. Plastic Technical Seminar by Italian Expert ~ 26-10-2009
Seminar On PLASTIC TECHNICAL by Mr. Gianmarco Cortivo, currently is the technical consultant of the Italian Plastic and Rubber Processing Machinery and Moulds Manufacturer’ Association (ASSOCOMAPLAST) in Italy.
Date: 2 November 2009 Venue: Auditorium, Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC)
** Kindly contact Mr. Oh Beng Kooi (SHRDC) for registration.
For more details of the technical seminar and its registration form, please click here
34. Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer (CID+) class at SHRDC ~ 28-10-2009
Congratulations to all new CID+ @ SHRDC 21-23 Oct 2009
SHRDC congratulates all newly certified CID+. It was an honour to have Mr. Dieter Bergman from IPC ��" US giving the CID+ Workshop & Exam recently.
A total of 12 participants made it for the Training Workshop, including participants from SONY EMC, Motorola, Cadence Design Systems (Singapore), Intel (PG) and Dyson.
With the successful certification of SHRDC’s in-house trainer, CID+ will be offered to Regional South East Asia in the near future 2010. Watch this space!
To qualify for this CID+ Workshop & Exam, participants must have the pre-requisite of CID certification.
37. Industrial Automation Communication Series ~ 20-11-2009
SHRDC proudly brings you Industrial Automation Communication Series on: 1. Capacitive/Inductive Touch Sensing Solution 2. Integrate USB into Embedded Application For Designing Embedded Intelligence.
Date : 17 December 2009 Time : 9.30 am - 12.00pm Venue : SHRDC, Shah Alam
