Talking Technicians

About Talking Technicians

The podcast about micro and nano technicians: Who they are, what they do, and how they got there. Hosted by Peter Kazarinoff and supported by the Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program.

Publisher

MNT-EC

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Dec 2020

Latest episode

1 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

61 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Jun 2026

   S06-E06 Ed is a Clean Room Production Technician at New York Creates

   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...

2. 

   4 May 2026

   S06-E05 Wes is a Field Service Engineer at Tokyo Electron

   Wes is a field service engineer at Tokyo Electron in North Phoenix, Arizona. Wes discusses his role, which involves maintaining and repairing equipment for the semiconductor industry.. He notes the industry's shift towards contractor models and the benefits of full-time employment, including training opportunities and tuition reimbursement. Wes highlights his transition from the military to the semiconductor industry and the cultural diversity he encounters in the workplace. Wes advises patie...

3. 

   31 Oct 2025

   Oscar is a technician at Jireh Semiconductor

   In this episode of Talking Technicians you’ll meet Oscar Rodriguez, a technician at Jireh Semiconductor. Oscar shares his journey from Southern California to Portland, Oregon, and his transition from various service industry jobs to the semiconductor field. He discusses the importance of education, particularly the microelectronics program at Portland Community College, and the challenges he faced when he became a student. Oscar also reflects on his experiences at Jireh, the unexpected aspect...

Who has been a guest on Talking Technicians

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Joey
• Jose
• Justin

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

145,761

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

4.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

69

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

60

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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