Boosting Vietnam’s Semiconductor Industry through Skilled Engineers: Challenges and Solutions

The semiconductor industry is rapidly growing and requires skilled engineers to drive its development. To meet the demand for engineers, a suitable training program needs to be developed for aspiring engineers. Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son shared this information during a conference titled “Training program for the semiconductor chip industry until 2030 – Challenges and solutions,” which took place on April 26.

According to Deputy Minister Son, focusing on training engineers for the semiconductor industry is a strategic move that will leverage technology access and transfer opportunities, leading to rapid and sustainable economic growth. To attract foreign corporations to invest in Vietnam, there needs to be a viable market with skilled human resources. However, universities need to develop training programs that are industry-driven and aligned with the actual needs of businesses in terms of quantity and quality, focusing on specific fields within the semiconductor IC industry.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Phong Dien from Hanoi University of Science and Technology recommends that universities need to develop training programs that align with the actual needs of businesses in terms of quantity and quality, focusing on specific fields within the semiconductor IC industry. Dr. Nguyen Duc Minh from the School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Hanoi University of Science and Technology proposes a pilot manufacturing program that involves collaboration between educational institutions and industry partners encompassing facilities construction, scholarship incentives, tax benefits, and joint investment in training and research programs for international cooperation.

Dr. Nguyen Minh Son, the Head of the Department of Computer Engineering at the University of Information Technology suggests piloting a training program focused on System-on-Chip-oriented IC design. This approach would involve mastering the IC design process through system-on-chip design. He also highlights the need for shared laboratory facilities to build a strong semiconductor chip industry ecosystem that fosters research and trains skilled human resources with a specific focus.