S05-E06 Ian is a maintenance technician at Polar Semiconductor

Ian, a maintenance technician at Polar Semiconductor in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, discusses his career path and work as a maintenance technician. Ian troubleshoots equipment and tools, including those for low-pressure chemical vapor deposition (LP CVD) at high temperatures. Ian transitioned from running his own business to becoming a technician after obtaining a two-year degree in nano science technology at Dakota County Technical College. Ian emphasizes the importance of communication, teamwork, and critical thinking in his role. He advises others to pursue technician education and career changes, regardless of age. 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. Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Science Foundation. Join the conversation. If you are a working technician or know someone who is, reach out to us at info@talkingtechnicians.org. Links from the show: Episode Web Page: Jobs at Polar Semiconductor:

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S05-E06 Ian is a maintenance technician at Polar Semiconductor is an episode from Talking Technicians by MNT-EC.

This episode is 16:44 long.

This episode was published on Apr 14, 2025.

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