Summer jobs pave the way into the semiconductor industry
Semiconductors are the foundation of modern electronics. Microchips and components made from these materials enable smartphones, computers, sensors, electric vehicles, and a wide range of solutions in energy, healthcare, and transport systems. As the importance of the field continues to grow, so does the demand for new talent.
The programme provides students with summer jobs in research groups at Aalto University. Over the summer, students work on topics such as micro- and nanotechnology, materials research and electronics development. At the same time, they gain their first hands-on experience of research work and career opportunities in the semiconductor industry.
The summer jobs are funded through corporate donations. Students work in research groups, visit companies, and see firsthand how semiconductor products are manufactured.
SemiSummer also strengthens collaboration between the university and industry. Companies get to know future talent, while students gain a concrete understanding of the career opportunities in the semiconductor sector. For many, a summer in a research group is the first step toward a future in the field – either in research or in industry.
In 2025, the programme was supported by semiconductor companies Applied Materials, Okmetic, Murata Manufacturing, Bosch Sensortec, Kyocera Technologies and Canatu.
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