Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe GmbH (FSEU)
Website: emea.fujitsu.com/semiconductor
Who we are and what we do
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Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe (FSEU) is a world leader in semiconductor devices and technology. The 400 employees in Europe focus on developing semiconductor solutions in partnership with customers in the Automotive, Industrial, Graphics, Multimedia and Communications markets. FSEU's design centres in Frankfurt, Maidenhead and Munich provide local customers with local support.
FSEU's Communications Business Unit is responsible for a portfolio of telecommunication standard products that enable cost-effective and highly integrated system solutions. Active in a broad range of wired and wireless applications, the team develops unique IP which delivers innovative product solutions. For mobile applications, such as multimedia terminals, FSEU also offers products ranging from Phased Locked Loops (PLLs) to sophisticated ImageSignal Processors (ISPs).
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What you could be doing during your summer work placement
Placements are with FSEU’s Communications business unit, based in Maidenhead, Berkshire. A fundamental aspect of the placement experience is that students work as an integral member of the analogue/mixed-signal design team, and on real projects. Full training in the latest design, layout and simulation tools is provided. Some exposure to evaluation of prototype devices, using leading-edge test equipment, may also be possible.
Meet one of our Engineers
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- Name:
- Riazuddin
- Job Title:
- Design Engineer
Why I chose a career in Electronic Engineering
My interest in radios, computers and cell phones lead me to study electronic engineering. At university I discovered engineering is a rich mixture of various disciplines ranging from computer science and physics to economics and teamwork. It is definitely not abstract or dull and doesn't require heavy mathematics!
Why I chose to work at FSEU
The opportunity to go on an industrial placement and work for a leading semiconductor company such as FSEU was indispensable. Everyone was very helpful and generous with their time and knowledge, which undoubtedly made it the best learning experience I had as a student. The main reason why I wanted to come back and work for FSEU was because I knew the work would be challenging as the products are at the cutting edge of semiconductor technology. I was looking forward to realizing my full potential in a team of experienced and highly motivated engineers.
What challenges I face as a Design Engineer
Electronic design engineering is a multifaceted and multidisciplinary job. Working at FSEU requires constantly keeping yourself updated with the latest design software and semiconductor technology knowledge. The design process requires good problem solving and analytical skills. Often these problems can be complex and involve making tradeoffs between several parameters. Simply understanding the problem is not enough because at the end of the day our solution has to be feasible and our chip should work in a real product! Fortunately, in FSEU I have been working with some of the leading experts in this industry and they are always willing to share their knowledge.
What are the rewards of Electronic Engineering?
It is not only intellectually stimulating but also financially rewarding. Working in micro chip design allows you to contribute to several other industries such as medical, defense, communications and transport. So there are always several interesting applications and lots of room for innovation. Moreover, jobs in this area seem to be quite secure. Some of my colleagues have over two decades of experience and are still fascinated by what they do!