Unlock a career in the rapidly growing semiconductor industry with PSU’s Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Graduate Certificate. Designed around industry insights, this program prepares you to understand, analyze and innovate in semiconductor manufacturing and materials processes. Whether you’re a working professional or a graduate student, this certificate provides you with hands-on skills and advanced knowledge to apply directly to today’s semiconductor challenges. Credits can also count toward a master’s or PhD program.
Portland: A Hub for Semiconductor Innovation
The city is home to top semiconductor companies that drive the region’s economy, from global giants like Intel to specialized firms leading new innovations. By choosing PSU, you’ll be connected to an extensive network of industry leaders, who provide invaluable insights and potential career opportunities.
Future-Focused Skillset
Get ahead in the semiconductor field with courses that cover current topics, including materials characterization, failure analysis, and advanced manufacturing techniques, and provide you with skills to innovate and lead in the industry.
Career-Ready Training
Whether you're new to the semiconductor industry or looking to refine your expertise, this certificate prepares you to apply for exciting roles with top companies, such as:
- Intel Corporation
- Applied Materials
- ASML
- Qorvo
- Jireh Semiconductor
- Sumitomo Electric
- nLight
- Tokyo Ohka Kogyo America Inc.
- KLA Tencor Corporation
- Lattice Semiconductor
- SolarWorld
- Analog Devices
Our flexible curriculum allows both full-time students and working professionals to earn the certificate on its own or alongside a degree.
By choosing PSU, you’ll enhance your qualifications and expand your career options in the dynamic semiconductor industry.