Why Choose Vacuum & Thin Film Technology?
This program will help prepare students to work as technicians in industries which rely on vacuum-based processes to create and manufacture products.
Skills Acquired
Individuals studying vacuum technology will learn skills in building, validating, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting vacuum-based equipment as well as providing advice on the use of this equipment and the processes supported by this technology.
Positions may include responsibilities associated with research and design, operations, quality control, technical writing, and technical sales.
Careers in Vacuum & Thin Film Technology
Types of Jobs
Employment opportunities span a variety of industries such as semiconductor, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), glass, optics, light-emitting diodes (LEDS), solar cells, vacuum-based equipment and other industries which used thin film coating processes.
The duties of a technician include building, validating, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting vacuum-based equipment as well as providing advice on the use of this equipment and processes supported by this technology.
Average State Pay
Annual median salary ranges from $33,821 ($16.26 per hour) to $57,886 ($27.83 per hour) in the state of Minnesota. Description
The Vacuum and Thin Film Technology program prepares a student to work as a technician in industries which rely on vacuum-based processes to create and manufacture products.
Employment opportunities span a variety of industries such as:
Semiconductor
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)
Glass
Optics
Light-emitting diodes (LEDS)
Solar cells
Vacuum-based equipment
Other industries which use thin film coating processes
Degrees & Certificates in Vacuum & Thin Film Technology
Associate of Applied Science in Vacuum & Thin Film Technology
Vacuum Maintenance Technician Certificate
Vacuum Technology Certificate
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