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 PCC 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 Իdevelopment of microchips
- Makes it possible to manufacture inexpensive, lightweight electronic products.
Why might I be interested in Microelectronics?
- Hands-on problem-solving: Mechanical skills ԻTroubleshooting
- 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 PCC
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 PCC?
- 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 PCC 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 ǰMTH 96
- WR 121 College Composition
History of the Microelectronics Technology program
- In 1990, at the request of Intel, PCC 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 PCC.
- 1995 – MT program was moved from Intel to PCC’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 PCC-Rock Creek
- Two degree options
- Microelectronics
- Automated Manufacturing
Electronic Engineering Technology
- located at PCC-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