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Information session presentation

Fontaine Roberson – MT Admissions Specialist: mt-advising-group@pcc.edu

Overview

• What is Microelectronics?
• Why might I be interested in Microelectronics?
• What difference does having a degree make?
• What does a career in the semiconductor manufacturing industry look like?
• What does a technician do?
• How can С��è��ý help? How am I going to pay for this?
• How do I get started/what are the next steps?

What is Microelectronics?

• A field of electronics dedicated to the ���������������Ի���development of microchips
• Makes it possible to manufacture inexpensive, lightweight electronic products.

Why might I be interested in Microelectronics?

• Hands-on problem-solving: Mechanical skills  ���Ի���Troubleshooting
• Interested in technology: You don’t have to be tech-savvy, you will be trained to do the job
• Enjoy group projects/efforts: Teamwork, communication skills
• Pathway to Engineering or… Continued training and education if you choose, transfer to approved area schools with a “Jr” standing

Manufacturing Technician/Equipment Technician

(titles vary company to company)

• Operate and maintain automated machines and systems
• Critically evaluate and troubleshoot equipment errors and malfunctions
• Interpret technical documents
• Communicate and work effectively in a team based environment

Job Environment

• Clean, structured atmosphere
• Compressed work week: 3on/4off-4on/3off
  • “work” 6 months out of the year
• Competitive Salary / Benefits
  • starting “base” salary: ~$55k+/yr.
  • Health/PTO
  • Tuition assistance
  • many others depending on company

What difference does having a degree make?

• PAST: Most companies required a 2 year degree or “equivalent” military experience.
• CURRENT: There are substantial staffing shortages, and these requirements have been “relaxed”. So why should you seek additional training/education?
  • Do you want to advance your career?
  • Do you want to gain a better understanding of the equipment and the process?
  • Higher entry-level wages.
  • Internal promotions.
  • Earn more for the same position compared to co-workers without the educational qualifications.

Microelectronics at С��è��ý

Associate of Applied Science (AAS 2yr degree)

• Analog & Digital Circuits
• Process Equipment
• Quality Control Methods/Statistics
• Vacuum Technology
• RF/Plasma Systems
• Semiconductor Processing

Transfer options

• BS Electrical Engineering Technology (OIT)
• BS Manufacturing Engineering Technology (OIT)
• PSU/OSU (work with your advisor on these schools)

Why Microelectronics Technology at С��è��ý?

• Industry partnerships
• Hands-on training
• Compassionate, experienced faculty
• Classes scheduled around compressed work week
• Employment Assistance
  • mock interviews
  • internships
  • >98% job placement

Getting Started

Where is the program offered?

• Most Microelectronics Technology classes have a lab component and must be taken at Rock Creek.
• General education courses in writing, math, physics, chemistry, etc. may be taken at any С��è��ý campus.

When can I start?

• You can start taking credit classes that apply toward a Microelectronics Technology degree at the beginning of any term.
• First-year sequences must start in fall or winter terms.
• Second-year sequences start in the fall term. Most first-year courses must be completed before starting the second year.

What are the costs of the entire program?
With fees, the program costs about $2,000 per term and books cost about $500. The AAS comes to about $13,000 and books to about $1,300-$2,100.

Can my MT credits apply towards an advanced degree?

• Yes, up to 58 credits can apply toward a four-year baccalaureate degree.
• Graduates of the MT program may also transfer to Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) to pursue a bachelor degree in Electronic Engineering Technology (EET). This allows the possibility to complete a bachelor’s degree in two additional years.
• Upper division OIT courses are offered at OIT’s Wilsonville Campu

Have other questions? ������������mt-advising-group@pcc.edu with any questions you have about the MT program.

First term classes

• MT 101-103: Intro to Semiconductors (4 week class)
• MT 111A DC and AC Intro
• MT 151 Hand Tools/Assy of Mech Sys
• MT 106 �ǰ���MTH 96
• WR 121 College Composition

History of the Microelectronics Technology program

• In 1990, at the request of Intel, С��è��ý created the MT program/updated the curriculum to fit Intel’s requirements.
• 1990 to 1995 – MT program offered at the Aloha campus; except chemistry and physics, which were held at С��è��ý.
• 1995 – MT program was moved from Intel to С��è��ý’s Washington County Workforce Training Center (CAPITAL Center) and was opened to the general public; in addition to Intel employees.
• 2005 – MT program relocated to the Rock Creek Campus, part of the Advanced and Applied Technologies Division.

What’s the difference between MT and EET?

Microelectronics Technology

• located at С��è��ý-Rock Creek
• Two degree options
  • Microelectronics
  • Automated Manufacturing

Electronic Engineering Technology

• located at С��è��ý-Sylvania
• Four degree options
  • Biomedical Technology
  • Automation, Mechatronics, and Robotics
  • Wireless & Data Communications
  • Renewable Energy

Contact us for more information

mt-advising-group@pcc.edu