MCC Electronics Technology Graduate
Success Story
Neil Gray received his Associate in Electronic Technology
in winter 2006 and currently employed with a company in
Manassas, VA called Micron Technology, Inc. Micron is
one of the world's leading providers of advanced
semiconductor solutions. Micron’s DRAM and Flash
components are used in todays most advanced computing,
networking, and communications products, including
computers, workstations, servers, cell phones, wireless
devices, digital cameras, and gaming systems. Micron also
provides CMOS image sensor solutions to the handset
camera, digital still camera, and PC video camera markets. Neil, being a veteran, used
an online job placement company called Orion International and was hired directly into
Micron as a Technician.
Neil was asked what classes he felt prepared him the most for his position and he
stated that all the second year electronics classes
including Microprocessors 1 & 2, Digital Electronics,
Hydraulics and Pneumatics were very helpful in the
industry. He also went on to say that he had a Micron
class on basic pneumatics and felt that he could have
taught the class himself and believes that he is ahead of
the game in that category.
He said that the instructors in Electronics Technology
were great and the fact that the classes were small
made it great for one-on-one assistance. Neil stated
that he learns best with hands-on and that all his
electronic classes were hands-on.
Upon Neil’s hire in, Mike Shaw, Associate Engineer Lead of Micron Technology, Inc.
states, “Neil went through our new training program called, “Tech/Engineer Boot Camp,”
which is a condensed, fast-paced, quick-start training program. Neil is a very fast
learner and is working on shift repairing and troubleshooting etch equipment. He has
the skills that make him a good fit for us. He is a hard worker, positive, and eager to
continuously learn.”