B.E. Electronics Engineering
(VLSI Design and Technology)

Graduates of the VLSI Design and Technology program unlock a world of exciting and rewarding career opportunities in the fast-growing semiconductor and electronics industry. With a blend of technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and industry-relevant skills, students are well-prepared for roles in various domains, including:

• Integrated Circuit Design: Work as a VLSI design engineer, specialising in analog, digital, or mixed-signal IC design, with companies like Intel, Qualcomm, and Broadcom.
• FPGA Development: Take on roles as FPGA design and verification engineers, programming field-programmable gate arrays for diverse applications in firms like Xilinx, Altera (Intel), and Lattice Semiconductor.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Contribute as process engineers, device engineers, or lithography experts in semiconductor fabrication units such as TSMC, GlobalFoundries, and Samsung Foundry.
• System-on-Chip (SoC) Design: Develop and optimise SoC solutions for high-performance computing, AI/ML, and IoT devices at leading organisations like ARM, NVIDIA, and AMD.
• Design Verification and Testing: Excel in careers as verification engineers or test engineers with top players like Cadence, Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics (Siemens).
• Embedded Systems: Pursue opportunities in embedded hardware and software development for automotive, healthcare, and consumer electronics industries with companies such as Bosch, Texas Instruments, and Honeywell.
• Research and Development: Engage in cutting-edge research in low-power VLSI, MEMS, neuromorphic computing, or emerging technologies like quantum computing at IBM Research, Bell Labs, and DRDO.
• Entrepreneurship: Start your venture in IC design services, EDA tool development, or semiconductor innovation with support from industry accelerators like Startup India and Intel Innovation Lab.

With the Indian government’s initiatives to make India a global semiconductor hub, the demand for skilled professionals in VLSI design and technology is set to grow exponentially, providing a wealth of opportunities for graduates in both domestic and international markets.

Apart from the vast array of job roles in the semiconductor and electronics design industries, this program is also structured to ignite a deep interest in research and innovation, encouraging students to develop and explore cutting-edge design ideas and methodologies. Graduates of this program are well-equipped to pursue careers in:

• Chip Design and Fabrication
• Embedded System Design
• ASIC/FPGA Design and Verification
• SoC (System-on-Chip) Architectures
• EDA Tool Development
• Low-Power and High-Speed Circuit Design
• Design-for-Testability (DFT)
• Research and Development

VLSI (Very-Large-Scale Integration) design is the cornerstone of modern electronics R&D, enabling the integration of millions to billions of transistors onto a single chip. This program provides a robust foundation for research in:

• 3D Integrated Circuits (3D-ICs)
• Neuromorphic Computing and Edge AI Hardware
• Quantum Computing Hardware Architectures
• Analog–Mixed Signal and RF IC Design
• Hardware Security and Trusted IC Design
• Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)
• EDA Algorithms and Tools Optimisation

The knowledge and skills acquired prepare students for R&D roles in leading semiconductor firms, national labs, and academic research centres, contributing to the development of next-generation computing platforms, high-performance processors, and energy-efficient systems.

In an era driven by miniaturisation, speed, and power efficiency, VLSI engineers play a pivotal role in designing and delivering the hardware backbone of digital transformation, powering innovations across AI, IoT, 5G, EVs, and beyond.

Employability/Placement Opportunities

The Placement Cell at MVJCE is a vibrant one that takes a lot of effort in studying the pulse of the industry and understanding industry demands. In this ongoing process, the Placement Cell keeps interacting with Industry leaders, Managers and Senior Engineers to ensure that our students will be able to meet their expectations. And right from the day a student enters the portals of the college, the Cell begins rigorous training, preparing the student for the final D-Day, when he will be facing an Interview panel. Our students are trained not only in the technical subjects but are also groomed thoroughly into wholesome people, with the emphasis on confidence-building and communication expertise, making them an asset to any organisation that they get placed in.

An Electronics and Communication (VLSI Design) engineer has a broad spectrum of career opportunities across various industries, driven by the growing demand for high-speed, secure, and intelligent communication systems. EC(VLSI) graduates have a wide range of career options across:

• 3D Integrated Circuits (3D-ICs)
• Neuromorphic Computing and Edge AI Hardware
• Quantum Computing Hardware Architectures
• Analog–Mixed Signal and RF IC Design
• Hardware Security and Trusted IC Design
• Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)
• EDA Algorithms and Tools Optimisation

The demand is driven by the need for high-speed, secure, and intelligent communication systems. Some of the leading companies hiring EC(VLSI) engineers include:

• Qualcomm
• Ericsson
• Nokia
• Huawei
• Cisco Systems
• Samsung R&D
• Reliance Jio
• Bharti Airtel
• Tejas Networks
• Intel
• Texas Instruments
• Analog Devices