The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast #670 – Engineering Careers with Circuit Break & James Lewis
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Jun 14, 2024 
James Lewis, an expert in engineering careers, shares his insights into diverse pathways in the engineering field. He discusses personal anecdotes about navigating early careers in semiconductor manufacturing and transitions from oil and gas to audio electronics. The importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and aligning career choices with personal passions is emphasized. Humor also flows as they explore nostalgic engineering stories and the unexpected challenges of early jobs, including amusing language hurdles and the rising value of social media skills.
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Accidental Chip Fab Engineer
- Chris Gamble's band didn't succeed, so he got a job at Samsung's chip fab in Austin.
- The job had great perks like travel to Korea, but terrible working conditions.
From Rocks to Electronics
- Parker Dillmann's first job was as an instrumentation technician in Oklahoma's oil and gas fields.
- He learned a lot about fieldwork, but disliked the company culture.
Money Isn't Everything
- Don't change jobs solely for money; consider red flags.
- While money matters, it shouldn't be the only motivator.
