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April 11, 2024

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[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

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SEMI Professional Development Seminar (PDS) in conjunction with Oregon State UniversityConnecting 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.

 

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