Michelle is a thin-film vacuum technician, working in a niche but critical area of technology. She explains the unique demands of her job, the technical expertise required to succeed, and how she balances precision and creativity in her role. Michelle’s journey highlights the opportunities available in specialized fields for those willing to master them.
Show Notes
Michelle is a lead thin film vacuum technician at MKS Instruments at the Richardson Gratings Lab in Rochester, NY. Michelle started out working as an operator, then gained additional skills by enrolling in a vacuum technician certificate program at Normandale Community College. Hear Michelle’s story about how she took her career to the next level.
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Links from the show:
Episode Web Page: https://micronanoeducation.org/students-parents/talking-technicians-podcast/
Normandale Community College Vacuum and Thin Film Program: https://www.normandale.edu/academics/degrees-certificates/vacuum-and-thin-film-technology/index.html
MKS Richardson Gratings: https://www.newport.com/b/richardson-gratings
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