I hate to repeat myself, but I have something to backup what I'm saying. Let's see some proof, rather than just pure conjecture?
If you actually look at high-tech manufacturing jobs on the market, you'd see:
http://jobs.intel.com/ShowJob/Id/1014158/D1C-Manufacturing-Technician/
Candidate should possess a minimum of an AS Degree in Microelectronics, Electronic Engineering Technology, or Computer Electronic Engineering Technology. Additional Qualifications include: - Demonstrate experience with substantial experience in equipment troubleshooting and repair. - Demonstrate experience with schematics for troubleshooting - Demonstrate experience with L2/L3 module maintenance and hands-on troubleshooting on Module Specific platforms is preferred. - 300mm experience desired.
You get none of that with a BS in engineering. Go ask any undergrad in EE what "300 mm" is. Ask them to explain the different types of vacuum pumps. Ask any guy with a BSEE from a "top" university to describe the considerations of mechanical relays. They'll be lost.
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http://jobs.intel.com/ShowJob/Id/1071036/AZ-FSM-Manufacturing-Technician/
https://careers-cree.icims.com/jobs/4361/engineering-technician/job
- EET or AS degree or equivalent training in Electrical Engineering, Photonics or other related technical field.
- 3+ years experience in product/ process development in a R&D lab environment.
https://careers-cree.icims.com/jobs/4368/manufacturing-equipment-maintenance-technician/job
- 5+ years experience in a industrial mechanical, electrical equipment maintenance position
- 5+ years service in a hands-on maintenance or engineering capacity
- Full understanding of mechanical, electrical and P&ID drawings for semiconductor equipment repair
- Full understanding of detailed vacuum system troubleshooting and operations
- Experience maintaining and installing a wide variety of electrical and semiconductor components including electrical boards, valves, pumps and motors.
- Familiar with various methods of leak checking vacuum systems
- Able to work overtime to support business needs.
- Able to work in clean room for extended period of time.