Talking Technicians

The podcast about micro and nano technicians: Who they are, what they do, and how they got there. Hosted by Peter Kazarinoff and supported by the Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program.

Talking Technicians is a technology podcast hosted by MNT-EC, with 61 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

MNT-EC hosts Talking Technicians, a technology show with 61 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  S06-E07 Hans is a XSEM Team Supervisor at Lam Research

  Jun 24, 202623 minS6

  In this episode, you’ll meet Hans. Hans is a cross-SEM team supervisor at Lam Research in Tualatin, Oregon. Hans made the move from Minneapolis, MN to Portland, OR back in 2016, originally joining Lam Research as a microscopy technician. Hans shares that technicians can expect a competitive salary, along with great benefits like healthcare. He also talked about how his specialized education in the nanoscience program at Dakota County Technical College prepared him for a successful career in the semiconductor industry. Links from the show: The Micro Nano Technology Education Center, MNT-EC: https://micronanoeducation.org Careers at Lam Research: https://careers.lamresearch.com/careers Microscopy Technician Training Program (MTTP) - Lam Research : https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.lamresearch.com/mttp/*enroll__;Iw!!Ka_JY85zDv0FFw!gGR-CyhQyS4dI0FP_wrJq63ZraRK7Txb6ZYNo3a5Jk__F0Ge6b1Wx4ZhXllLvJmAQUjZ4XDFiv0iIbgs4ms4fVWvGGqBa9w$

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  Episode #6

  S06-E06 Ed is a Clean Room Production Technician at New York Creates

  Jun 1, 202618 minS6

  <p><b>Ed is a clean room production technician at New York Creates in Albany, New York. Ed describes his work as a technician including data collection, machine operation, and process streamlining. Ed shares his career progression from a level 1 operator to a clean room production technician in just over two years. He emphasizes the importance of soft skills and communication in the semiconductor industry. Ed also shares his non-traditional career path, starting in construction and customer service, and how his role at New York Creates has provided him with stability and independence.</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>...

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  Episode #5

  S06-E05 Wes is a Field Service Engineer at Tokyo Electron

  May 4, 202615 minS6

  <p><b>Wes is a field service engineer at Tokyo Electron in North Phoenix, Arizona. Wes discusses his role, which involves maintaining and repairing equipment for the semiconductor industry.. He notes the industry's shift towards contractor models and the benefits of full-time employment, including training opportunities and tuition reimbursement. Wes highlights his transition from the military to the semiconductor industry and the cultural diversity he encounters in the workplace. Wes advises patience and perseverance for those interested in working in the semiconductor industry.</b></p>

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  Episode #4

  S06-E04 Oscar is a technician at Jireh Semiconductor

  Oct 31, 202517 minS6

  <p><b>In this episode of Talking Technicians you’ll meet Oscar Rodriguez, a technician at Jireh Semiconductor. Oscar shares his journey from Southern California to Portland, Oregon, and his transition from various service industry jobs to the semiconductor field. He discusses the importance of education, particularly the microelectronics program at Portland Community College, and the challenges he faced when he became a student. Oscar also reflects on his experiences at Jireh, the unexpected aspects of working in the industry, and offers valuable advice for aspiring technicians.</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by...

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  Episode #3

  S06-E03 Special Episode: Cross-over with Trouble Shooting Technicians

  Sep 1, 202527 minS6

  <p><b>This special episode is a crossover episode with the Troubleshooting Technicians Podcast. Troubleshooting Technicians is a podcast about how technicians troubleshoot and solve problems in their work. This episode features Sean from Pfeiffer Vacuum. Sean describes general troubleshooting steps and then goes into a specific example of how to troubleshoot a vacuum system. Give the Troubleshooting Technicians podcast feed a follow!</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by MNT-EC, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center, through financial support from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education grant program.</b></p><p><...

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