Ed is a clean room production technician at New York Creates in Albany, New York. Ed describes his work as a technician including data collection, machine operation, and process streamlining. Ed shares his career progression from a level 1 operator to a clean room production technician in just over two years. He emphasizes the importance of soft skills and communication in the semiconductor industry. Ed also shares his non-traditional career path, starting in construction and customer service, and how his role at New York Creates has provided him with stability and independence.

MNT-EC: https://micronanoeducation.org/

Talking Technicians on the Web: https://micronanoeducation.org/students-parents/talking-technicians-podcast/

NY Creates Workforce Development: https://ny-creates.org/workforce-development/