September 15, 2025
Day in the Fab: Life at Okmetic
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CEST
Location
Discover the world of semiconductors and explore exciting career paths at the ECSA x Okmetic Webinar! This free virtual event is designed for students and young professionals eager to learn about the semiconductor industry, its growing global impact, and real job opportunities. Get exclusive insights from Okmetic experts, including a behind-the-scenes facility tour, personal career journeys, and live Q&A sessions. Learn how to build your career in R&D, process development, and cutting-edge manufacturing. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your knowledge and connect with industry leaders.
Agenda
Introduction to European Chips Skills Academy
Biography
After a long working history in the education field, Eerika Kokkonen has taken on the role of HRD Specialist. As an experienced project worker she is the hands-on lead of the ECSA project team at Okmetic. Outside of the ECSA project, her main focus is producing e-learning materials and user support, especially surrounding employee onboarding.
Introduction to Okmetic Oy
Biography
Jaska Tuominen is leading HR teams at Okmetic. Jaska has decades of experience from talent development, talent acquisition, HR services and various leadership positions in semiconductor companies. One of the key areas of expertise to match people personal growth opportunities with company growth targets.
Facility tour – Behind the scenes
Take an interactive virtual tour inside Okmetic’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Get a rare glimpse into cutting-edge semiconductor production processes.
A Day in My Life – Employee insights
Biography
Heikki Holmberg is the Research and Development Director at Okmetic. With extensive semiconductor industry experience, Heikki has held multiple management roles, showcasing leadership and innovation. One of Heikki's key areas of expertise is fostering efficient cooperation between universities and companies.
A Day in My Life – Employee insights
Biography
Nikita is a Process Development Engineer at Okmetic, specializing in semiconductor physics and microfabrication. His expertise has contributed to the development of multiple products and fabrication methods currently implemented in the company's patterning and SOI production lines.
Q&A
Your chance to ask anything! Engage directly with all speakers and get answers to your questions in this interactive live session powered by Slido.
Find out more about EU Projects
European Chips Skills Academy
The European Chips Skills Academy is a consortium of 18 partners from 12 countries aimed at aimed at addressing the growing skills and talent shortages in Europe’s microelectronics sector. Funded under the Erasmus+ Program, the Academy focuses on developing and delivering a range of training programs in fields like semiconductor technology, cybersecurity, and green skills. ECSA also focuses on building networks through the strategic creation of partnerships between stakeholders in the industry. Through skills quantification, the academy will measure and evaluate the development of skills in the sector.
European Chips Diversity Alliance
The European Chips Diversity Alliance is a collaborative initiative aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the European semiconductor industry. The alliance brings together various stakeholders, including industry leaders, academic institutions, and government organizations, to address the missing talent and DEI challenges prevalent in the sector. By providing trainings, tools, and engagement programs, the alliance seeks to bring together industry and the world of education, enhance innovation, and to improve workplace diversity and inclusion.
Learn more
SEMI Europe is an active participant in EU-funded projects, given its global member base and its position as the voice of the microelectronics industry.
Learn more about ongoing projects in which SEMI Europe takes part.