Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Spanish Institute (UniKL MSI) recorded strong industry interest in its graduating talent as 70 final-year students were shortlisted and interviewed through two on-campus recruitment sessions involving the green energy and high-tech manufacturing sectors.
In the first engagement, EVE Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a global lithium battery manufacturing giant currently operating its 53rd global plant in Kulim, Kedah, shortlisted 20 final-year students and alumni from the Mechatronics, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering programmes for internship placements and potential permanent roles.
The recruitment supports EVE Energy’s operations in Malaysia, which focus on lithium battery production for electric vehicle and renewable energy applications.
Shortlisted candidates underwent technical interviews and assessments to evaluate their readiness to work in highly automated, digitalised battery manufacturing environments, including systems that integrate autonomous processes and advanced quality control.
The session provided students with direct exposure to industry recruitment standards and career pathways within the green energy sector.
In a separate engagement, Watlow Electric Malaysia, a global leader in precision industrial thermal solutions, conducted a large-scale recruitment drive at UniKL MSI, interviewing 50 final-year students from the same engineering disciplines for internship roles across its Process, Quality, Project Management, Program Management and Manufacturing departments.
Watlow’s interest reflects its need for engineers capable of operating in smart manufacturing environments, particularly as the company delivers advanced thermal systems for the semiconductor and aerospace industries.
UniKL MSI graduates are trained in thermal loop systems, heat transfer principles and Industry 4.0 technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT) and sensor technology, which align closely with Watlow’s operational requirements.
Both recruitment sessions underscore the effectiveness of UniKL MSI’s Teaching Factory model, which integrates applied training in Advanced Battery Technology, Precision Metrology, CNC Technology and CAD/CAM software.
This approach enables graduates to transition efficiently from academic training to complex industrial settings and reinforces UniKL MSI’s role as a key talent pipeline for companies within the Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) ecosystem.
Collectively, these engagements support Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education through experiential learning, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth by expanding graduate employment opportunities, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure through advanced manufacturing capability development, and SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy by strengthening the workforce for sustainable energy technologies.
Note: In line with Malaysia’s aspiration to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) continues to strengthen and expand its efforts through various initiatives. This article particularly supports SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure and SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.
