ASAP students are invited to attend an Industry Talk, hosted by the Illinois Semiconductor Workforce Network (ISWN), to learn more about a career in the semiconductor industry.
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Dominic Picciocca is a Process Engineer specializing in Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP) at IBM Semiconductor Research in Albany, NY. He holds a B.S. in Nanoscale Engineering from SUNY Albany CNSE (2015) and brings nearly a decade of experience in the semiconductor industry. Picciocca has held engineering roles at GE, GlobalFoundries, and IBM, with expertise spanning RTP, Diffusion, and Thin Films.
Talk Overview - IBM “Day in the Life”
What’s it really like to start your career in the semiconductor industry? This talk offers a practical look at prospective job roles, organization of personnel in the workplace, and how different areas interact in this fast-paced, high-tech environment. Picciocca will share what a typical “day in the life” looks like for a new engineer and offer insights into early career expectations, workplace culture, challenges, and career development.
We’ll also have plenty of time for open Q&A – so bring your questions about job hunting, technical prep, or anything else you’ve wondered about working in the industry.