April 11, 2024
[PDS] Professional Development Seminar
—Collaboration with Oregon State University
Participating Companies:
- Acara Solutions
- Corbin Engineering
- Intel Corporation
- JE Dunn Construction
- Horiba Instruments
- Mortenson
- Microchip
- SSOE
- Micro Systems Engineering-Biotronik
- TEL
- Thomas Scientific
- Weitman Consulting
Time
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Oregon State University, Memorial Union
2501 SW Jefferson Way
Corvallis, OR 97331
United States
SEMI Professional Development Seminar (PDS) in conjunction with Oregon State University—Connecting College Students to the Semiconductor Industry
Come learn about careers in the semiconductor industry at the SEMI Professional Development Seminar hosted by Oregon State University. Listen to professionals in the industry talk about their roles and find out how to prepare for jobs in the Semiconductor Industry.
- All majors welcome
- Learn about career opportunities and skill sets needed in high tech
- Acquire valuable, practical information that will help you choose career directions and plan for success
- Discover semiconductor jobs you didn't know existed and how you can connect with employers in the Industry
- Learn how to optimize your resume and boost your interview skills and how to land a Job
- Lunch and snacks will be provided
- Students are welcome to come and go
- Swag & Giveaways, Amazon Gift Cards!
- Attendance is free, but registration is required. Register by Jan 12, 2024
Agenda
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024 (Pacific Time)
10:00 am
Leonard Weitman
Principal Consultant
Weitman Consulting
Welcome & SEMI PNW Chapter Introduction (Coffee + Pastries)
10:05 am
Lanell (Blatner) Nolf
Employer Relations Manager
Oregon State University
Welcome from OSU
10:15 am
Pam Fischer
Technical Director
High Tech Companies 101
Industry Overview and Career Opportunities
10:45 am
Robyn Chupka, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Manager, Human Resources
Semiconductor, HORIBA Instruments
Prepare to Go Pro
Resume Building + Interviewing Skills, including tips and tricks on how to land a job in Semiconductors + Q&A
10:55 am
Carly Petrovic
Sr. HR Manager
Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology
11:25 am
Lunch
11:50 am
Masen Kennish
Process Engineer II
Etch, Microchip Technology
Day in the Life of Fab Process Engineer
12:05 pm
Java Von Arx, Ph.D.
Senior Director, Technology and Platform Development
Biotronik/MSEI
Day in the Life of an implantable medical Device Design Engineer
12:20 pm
Mike Machinski P.E.
Principal
Corbin Consulting Engineers
Day in the Life of Facility Design Professional
12:35 pm
Adam Sohn
Data Engineering and Advanced Analytics Manager
Tokyo Electron
Day in the Life of Software Engineer (including Artificial Intelligence)
12:50 pm
Networking with Industry Leaders
2:00 pm
Adjourn
Registration
Attendance is free, but registration is required. Please complete the registration form if you wish to attend and to join our mailing list for future industry programs.