CHU’s Master's Program in Electrical Engineering has partnered for the first time with Sigurd Corporation, one of the world's top ten semiconductor packaging and testing companies. This collaboration encourages master's students to intern at Sigurd while pursuing their studies, combining practical work experience with academic research. The program has already accepted three students from the 113th academic year's Electrical Engineering Master's Program, with both parties hoping to cultivate more elite talents in electrical engineering R&D through this model in the future.

This year, three graduating Electrical Engineering students – Zhiyu Huang, Shibo Qiu, and Shangyou Li,- began interning at Sigurd last semester. After graduation, they chose to pursue their master's degrees together, continuing to delve into professional techniques. The three students were highly regarded by Sigurd for their outstanding internship performance. After discussions with the university, Sigurd decided to retain these excellent students for continued internships, encouraging them to participate in actual professional projects while pursuing their master's degrees. This aims to deepen their skills in IC testing applications and other technologies, ensuring a balance between academic and practical experience. This unique collaboration model is designed to develop students' ability to bridge industry gaps and apply their knowledge in practical situations.

Dr. Su Jiankun, CHU’s chairperson of the Department of Electrical Engineering, states that Sigurd focuses on semiconductor packaging and testing services, with products widely used in smartphones, computers, IoT, and more. This collaboration is a prime example of successful academia-industry partnership, helping to cultivate students with comprehensive professional competencies. Through hands-on industry internships, students can gain a deeper understanding of practical applications in electrical engineering, laying a solid foundation for their careers. In the future, students who perform exceptionally well during their internships may have the opportunity to seamlessly transition into roles as R&D engineers upon graduation. This not only achieves the goal of bridging the gap between education and employment but also offers a starting salary approximately NT$10,000 higher than that of bachelor's degree graduates.

Sigurd Corporation states that this collaboration is not only a valuable opportunity for the company but also has profound significance for cultivating high-quality R&D talents. The company hopes to maintain its leading position in technological innovation through cooperation with CHU while nurturing more professionals with a deep understanding of the industry to meet industrial needs.

As the semiconductor industry continues to flourish, there are plans to expand this program in the future, providing more students with internship opportunities. This will build a closer bridge between industry and academia, jointly promoting technological development and talent cultivation.