Designed as a year-long specialized learning initiative, NXP Semiconductors India’s Women in Tech (WiT) program equips 75 high-potential women engineering students with industry-relevant knowledge and hands-on exposure to semiconductor design. This year the cohort was selected from a more than 18,000 applicants across India, comprising 3rd Semester engineering students majorly from Computer Science and Electronics & Communication Engineering disciplines. By engaging students early in their academic journey, NXP aims to spark greater interest in semiconductor engineering and contribute to building India’s future semiconductor talent ecosystem.
The program combines structured learning with practical, industry-led experience. Participants receive a year-long training in VLSI design and work on real-world use cases using NXP’s FRDM development platform, enabling them to apply classroom concepts through hands-on learning rather than theoretical instruction alone. Through mentorship from NXP engineers and exposure to industry technologies, the program equips students with technical skills and a deeper understanding of semiconductor innovation and careers.
As part of the program, Batch 4 students participated in an immersive industry experience at NXP’s Bengaluru and Noida campuses. The session brought together students and NXP leaders for keynote addresses, laboratory tours, technical discussions, leadership interactions and fireside chats, providing participants with first-hand exposure to semiconductor technologies, innovation, and career opportunities in the industry.
The Women in Tech program has already demonstrated measurable outcomes, with many alumni from the first two editions successfully joining NXP as full-time employees. As an end-to-end talent development initiative, Women in Tech also supports NXP’s broader diversity and inclusion strategy by expanding opportunities for women in semiconductors and contributing to the company’s global aspiration of increasing women’s representation to 40% of its overall workforce.
