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From Academia to Business: The transition from the academic to the business world: Talking to our Business Development Manager Federico Binda, PhD   What were the challenges you faced during the transition from the world of academia to industry?    Dr. Binda: “At the time, I would say my major focus was completing the PhD. After that, the actual challenge was understanding what I would really enjoy doing as a profession. "    "Curiously, coming from academia, I found the job market terminology quite confusing: job titles were often misleading and it was not always crystal clear what the job function would be in the end.   "What career opportunities were you looking for after you completed your PhD?   Dr. Binda: “The most important part for me was finding a career where I could use the knowledge acquired during my PhD. "    "I was fortunate to have found such an opportunity at Spacetek, where I can apply my knowledge on semiconductor processes on a daily basis in my role as Business Development Manager”.    What would you advise to other PhD students, who see themselves transitioning towards a career in industry later on?    Dr .Binda: “I would stress the importance of developing a network of individuals with a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds. These people can show what you could do in the future, giving you valuable insights in multiple professional directions. And if you ask the right questions, you can learn much from their successes as well as from their failures.”    Interested in joining us?  👉🏻We are still looking for an electronic technician (100%) https://lnkd.in/eSypnzi9   For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at: >>> sales@spacetek.ch   #SpacetekTechnologyAG #MassSpectrometry #TOFMS #IonTamer #RealTimeProcessMonitoring #TOF #swissmade #swiss #semiconductor #processautomation #industry40 #instrumentation #qualityassurance #analysis #residualgasanalysis #RGA #innovation #team #technology

🚀 How to lift-off an R&D Engineer career in #MedTech? Meet Stanisław Kaczmarski who started his career as an intern. Holds an engineering degree and is currently working on polishing his master's thesis in the field of biomedical engineering, specializing in medical informatics and electronics. Once a programmer, and now an R&D engineer at Consonance due to his hardware development skills. You might ask what are his duties? 👉 Supporting research and product maintenance processes. 👉 Developing and analyzing project requirements and specifications. 👉 Defining concepts and technical means for meeting project requirements and objectives. 👉 Creating and maintaining technical documentation for solutions. As he says "This diversity provides the opportunity for multifaceted growth, yet it's challenging to pick just one aspect that I find most intriguing." When he's not working on #medicaldevices, he's diving into science fiction, board games, and historical fencing ⚔️ #medtech #team #people #development #engineer #innovation

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It’s okay to take risks in your career.   Recently one of my team members asked me about my career path and how I ended up where I am now. That conversation reminded me that I’ve taken some different turns throughout my professional career that’s been fun, sometimes stressful, and challenging. It also kept me from being bored and always learning something new. So I thought I would share a little bit about my career journey.   I graduated with a biology degree with an aspiration to attend medical school. Soon after graduation, I realized my passion was less in the medical field and more in solving challenges. This led me to an interest in engineering, so I returned to school for an electrical engineering degree.   After completing my engineering degree, I worked for a biotech company. From there, I worked in lasers, then the aerospace industry. Now, I work in the semiconductor industry at Silfex.   My career has taken many unexpected but fun turns. Some might call it “untraditional.” But, I’ve followed my passions, figured out my strengths and weaknesses along the way. Most of all I didn’t shy away from trying new things, and allowed myself to be curious.   Don’t be afraid to take control of your career – you never know where it can take you!   #CareerAdvice #Semiconductor  

I’ve changed career fields a few times in my life. My original plan in life was to become a medical doctor, and now I work in manufacturing operations in the semiconductor industry.   Whether you are just starting your career or looking to make a career change, I have a few guiding principles that might help you in your journey.   - Find your passion and take time to understand why it’s your passion. It took me some time to understand my passion, but I eventually figured out what I wanted in my career: to feel challenged, and the chance to learn new things. - Understand your strengths and use them to your advantage. I have learned that my strengths include empathy and stubbornness. Empathy helps me connect with my team members and helps me understand them better. My stubbornness, because I don’t give up on my team members even when they want to, until all avenues are exhausted. - Be willing to try new things. If I hadn’t been willing to take on the challenge of being a design engineer at Boeing, I would never have discovered my next interest: the semiconductor chips that helped power the planes we were building. - Allow your curiosity to guide decision-making. My fascination with medicine led to an interest in biotechnology, which in turn brought me back to academia to obtain an electrical engineering degree.   I’ve used these principles throughout my career, allowing me to work across multiple industries, learn new things, and hone my passion.   #Career #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment 

At the end of September, I successfully concluded my one-year student work at Cruise and, simultaneously. During this year, I had the privilege of meeting many amazing individuals who, with their genius-like intelligence and organized work, contributed to the development of next-generation in-car RF radar. I have gained a lot during this period, and I would like to express my special thanks to John Walters Antony and Christoph. They provided meticulous guidance during both the initial and final stages of my work. Together, we collaborated with Aravind Ramachandran at the San Francisco headquarters to develop a new generation radar simulation tool. This tool, a result of our collective efforts, offers radar engineers an updated set of instruments for simulation. Aravind is an experienced engineer, and reading his code always provided a clear and rigorous understanding. I also want to extend my gratitude to Andre Giere, a manager with strong leadership and affability. It was an honor to work in his team. Finally, I would like to thank all my other colleagues in the team, especially those who were often near my workstation (no doubt, you were the closest to me, and our direct interactions were more frequent). Although I may not have been directly involved in your projects, working alongside you was always a pleasure. My subsequent work will be dedicated to the quantification and inference of deep learning models, with the responsibility of deploying these models onto domestically produced Chinese chips. This may involve various applications, including vision, radar perception, and more. It is indeed a challenging task, especially given the current complexities of international relations. Undertaking such a mission is not without its difficulties. Here, I would like to express my gratitude to my further colleagues about chirp industry from mainland, as well as from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Your outstanding and diligent work supports motherland's future chirp industry and undoubtedly fills my future endeavors with practical significance. This task is particularly challenging in the current complex international landscape. However, as the saying goes, the road ahead is long and filled with obstacles, yet "a gentleman cannot but be resolute and vigorous." I approach the challenges of the future with both apprehension and anticipation.

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Attention to all Electrical Engineering Students: You want to do research with the possibility of publishing a paper in the end of your thesis? You love to explore new fields centered around power electronics applications? You are highly motivated to join a young and dynamic team of scientists and research engineers? You are eager to learn new things and don’t fear diving deep into research papers? If the answer to these questions is YES – we are waiting for YOUR application! #hiring #masterthesis #intership

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!!Embarking on a New Chapter: Open for Opportunities! I invite you to reshare my post with your colleagues and recruiters 🙏.!! 👉In today's competitive job market, being proactive is key, as the saying goes, "The early bird catches the worm." 🚀 Facing the challenges of the job market head-on, I believe in staying one step ahead. I'm thrilled to announce that I am officially open for new opportunities! as a final year PhD student. 👉Roles that pique my interest include materials engineer, cell engineer, reliability engineer, material scientist, formulation scientist, display mechanical Engineer, dry etching, wet etching, plasma, semiconductor engineer, process engineer, process scientist, and battery electrochemical modeling engineer. 👉Why the early start? In a job market that demands foresight and resilience, starting early allows for a comprehensive exploration of options, aligning skills with industry needs. It's not just about finding a job; it's about finding the right fit and making a meaningful impact. 👉What is my goal? As the first generation in my family to earn a PhD in STEM, I am particularly passionate about supporting other first-generation students and people of color in their quest for meaningful employment. Understanding the unique challenges they face, I am committed to leveraging my experiences to guide, mentor, and open doors for those who aspire to make their mark in the professional world. 👉Attached is My One-Page Resume for a closer look at my professional journey, I've included my one-page resume with this post. It encapsulates my skills, experiences, and aspirations. 👉Let's Connect and Build Bridges! If you have insights, or opportunities, or simply want to connect, feel free to reach out at nabojitkar-at-gmail-dot-com. 👉A 3-word comment saying "All the best" will also bring smile on my face. #OpenForOpportunities #EarlyCareer #NetworkingJourney #CareerDevelopment #FirstGenSuccess