USM Engineering Students Secure Career Opportunities with INV New Material Technology
The recruitment exercise began with an extensive interview session held at the Seminar Room, School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia on 12 May 2026, from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm. The session was led by Mr. Jason Tan, Human Resource Manager of INV, together with two officers from the company.
Strong Participation from Multiple Engineering Disciplines
A total of 59 final-year engineering students from USM participated in the recruitment session, representing four engineering backgrounds:
- Chemical Engineering – 16 candidates
- Polymer Engineering – 19 candidates
- Materials Engineering – 13 candidates
- Electronics Engineering – 11 candidates
The interview session provided students with the opportunity to showcase their technical competencies, communication skills, and readiness to contribute to the rapidly expanding advanced materials and energy storage industry.
Successful Candidates Announced
The list of successful candidates was officially announced on 19 May 2026, followed by an offer letter presentation ceremony held on 22 May 2026 at 3.00 pm in the Seminar Room, School of Chemical Engineering, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Engineering Campus.
The ceremony was attended by Mr. Jason Tan, who personally presented the offer letters to the selected students.
A total of 18 students from the four engineering disciplines successfully secured positions with INV:
- Chemical Engineering – 4 candidates
- Polymer Engineering – 5 candidates
- Materials Engineering – 2 candidates
- Electronics Engineering – 7 candidates
Among the successful candidates from the School of Chemical Engineering were:
1. Muhammad Fahmi Ibrahim – Process Engineer
2. Ahmad Fikri Hasbullah – Process Engineer
3. Ahmad Huzairy Zaharuddin – Quality Engineer
4. Mohamad Faris Firdaus Azman – Quality Engineer
5. Muhammad Muhyaddin Zainol – Quality Engineer
6. Muhammad Azhad Rashdan Rosli – Production Engineer
Strengthening University–Industry Collaboration
The collaboration between USM and INV New Material Technology reflects the increasing demand for skilled engineering graduates in the advanced manufacturing and energy storage sectors, particularly in lithium-based battery technology.
The recruitment initiative also highlights the importance of strong university–industry partnerships in preparing students for real industrial challenges while enhancing graduate employability in high-technology sectors.
With the rapid growth of sustainable energy technologies and electric mobility industries, opportunities in lithium battery manufacturing are expected to expand significantly in the coming years. The involvement of USM students in this sector demonstrates the university’s commitment to producing industry-ready graduates capable of contributing to the nation’s technological and economic development.
The School of Chemical Engineering congratulates all successful candidates and hopes that their achievement will inspire future graduates to continue striving for excellence in both academic and professional pursuits.
Text by : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. MOHAMAD HEKARL UZIR