Mr. Yeoh Kian Hong, our Permata Dunia from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), conducted a talk on his career experience on 4 September 2023. Mr. Yeoh, an assistant sales manager at Hyundai Elevator, is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering (class of 2016). With 7 years of service in the employment of companies that provide heavy machinery, Mr. Yeoh returned to his alma mater for a short but useful stint to educate our soon-to-graduate students on the expectations of working life.
Mr. Yeoh began the session with a description of the installation, operation, and maintenance of elevators, as befitting his current job in the elevator and escalator industry. Specific topics that were broached include regulations on standardised functions of elevators, environmental, health, and safety (EHS) concerns regarding the use of elevators. He also talked about the costs and complications of installing elevators in buildings, as well as the limitations on the functions of elevators that depend on the type and size of the client’s building.
In the sharing session, Mr. Yeoh shared his personal career journey and tips on how a graduate would be able to obtain employment in the heavy machinery industry. He spoke about how the industry would initiate new engineers, how engineers can advance their careers, and how the industry facilitates advances in the field. The sharing session ended with a gift souvenir presented to Mr. Yeoh as a sign of appreciation for his support and invaluable sharing with the FET students.
Another session with the FET alumnus was also held on 28 August 2023. Our Permata Dunia, Mr. Avineshwaran a/l Easparan, who graduated with a Diploma in Electronics Engineering in 2019, was invited to share his work experience with the students. He transitioned from a role as a process engineer at Texas Instruments Electronics Malaysia to become a project engineer at Quantum Automation Singapore. His educational journey continued as he pursued a Bachelor of Electronics Engineering with a focus on Robotics and Automation.
The audience included both newly enrolled diploma engineering students and final-year undergraduates, creating a diverse gathering. During the session, Mr. Avineshwaran shared his extensive experience in the semiconductor industry and offered valuable insights into job applications after graduation. He encouraged engineering students to explore various career paths within the field before entering the workforce. His words resonated with the students, providing a fresh perspective on their engineering studies and the multitude of opportunities awaiting them.
