Johan DUPRE - Graduate promotion 2003
Test engineer - ATMEL

- Age : 32
- Promotion : 2004
- Nationaly : French
- Position held : test engineer
- Field : microelectronic (smartcards)
- Company : ATMEL
- Why did you choose the Masters in Microelectronics?
That was the best way to complete my background in electronics.
I wanted to consolidate my knowledge especially in manufacturing processes
and the applications fields.
- What are the master added values in your current job position?
Without the master I wouldn't probably have this job now.
Many subjects seen during the courses help me now in my job.
- According to you, what are the strengths of such a program?
This program gives a wide vision of microelectronics fields –
it addresses the different steps from device physics to back end operation
and from lithography to tests. On the other hand, the master provides
a wide panel of technical experts and renowned academic professors.
All instructors are experts in their fields, so you learn the best in
each microelectronics field.
Concerning human aspect, it's very helpful to meet people from others
countries such as Indians, Chinese and so one...The courses in English
provides is a good thing too, as this language takes a great part in
our job.
- If you have some advice to give to the next students, what
will it be?
To choose with many attentions your internship subject and make sure
that it is in line with your professional project – This experience
will be very useful to find a job position.
- Was the Internship experience FRUITFULL and /or helpful for
your present experience?
Definitely, even if my present job is far from my internship subject.
I've learned a lot of things during my internship which helps me now
in my job. All the jobs are linked together in microelectronic.
- Which job position do you hold now & what have you planned
for the next 3 years?
Today, I'm working as a test engineer for ATMEL company in the
Secure Products department.
I'd like to continue in the test area to have a good experience in this
domain.
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