Being an Engineer

Jan 31 2025 285 ep. 44 mins 166
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The Being An Engineer podcast is a central repository in which we collect and share industry knowledge & best practices associated with the discipline of engineering. We hope that engineers throughout the world will benefit from this content as they connect with the companies, technologies, people, resources, and opportunities that are relevant to their engineering or engineering-adjacent roles. Contact us at [email protected]. Intro and Outro music by John Martell

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S6E5 Keegan Schoch | Pro Tips on Creating an Engineering Consultancy

Jan 31 2025 47 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, Keegan Schoch shares his journey into engineering, the importance of soft skills, the origins and philosophy of Poindexter by Design, the tools and technologies they use, strategies for building client relationships, trends in engineering like AI integration, advice for aspiring engineering consultants, and highlights of successful projects.Main Topic

S6E4 Steve Maxson | Catheters, Heat Shrink Tubing, & Medical Device Extrusion Technology

Jan 24 2025 39 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, Steve Maxson shares his insights on the world of medical extrusion technology, including trends, innovations, and the importance of regulatory compliance. He discusses his career journey, the MEDEX podcast, the Medical Processing Panel (MPP) events, and collaborations that are driving advancements in the industry.Main Topics:Steve Maxson's background

S6E3 Hector Amador | Semiconductors, Microprocessors, & Statistics

Jan 17 2025 49 mins  
Send us a text In this episode, Hector Amador shares his expertise in the semiconductor industry, covering topics such as IC packaging, microchip assembly, cost optimization, emerging trends, and leadership in engineering. He provides insights into the technical skills and mindset required for success in the semiconductor field. Main Topics: Understanding IC packaging and the compl

S6E2 Derek Pietz | Industrial Automation, Losing A Million Dollars, & Successful Startups

Jan 10 2025 36 mins  
Send us a textThis episode is a re-run.Derek Pietz shares his journey into engineering, his experiences founding and leading a startup called Lab to Fab, and the challenges and successes he's faced in the automation industry. He discusses the importance of teamwork, communication, and adaptability in engineering. Derek also provides insights into the trends and future of automation

S6E1 Tony Simas | Affecting Change, SaaS, & Communicating in Different Cultures

Jan 03 2025 33 mins  
Send us a text In this episode, Tony Simas shares his journey from STEM to business leadership, the challenges he faced in implementing change and reducing data entry by 70%, and his insights on navigating different cultures as a consultant. He discusses strategies for transitioning to a SaaS model, integrating AI and IoT in manufacturing, and provides advice for younger engineers

S5E52 Jon Hirschtick | Founding & Developing the Solidworks and Onshape CAD Systems

Dec 27 2024 73 mins  
Send us a textThis episode is a re-run. In this episode, we have the founder of Solidworks and, more recently, Onshape, Jon Hirschtick, a legend in the CAD industry. In our conversation, you’ll hear about how Solidworks was started, how it grew, and how it led to Jon’s decision to found Onshape. Listeners will also learn how Onshape makes CAD design faster and more collaborativ

S5E51 Manish Kumar | Being CEO at SOLIDWORKS

Dec 20 2024 56 mins  
Send us a text Today, we are honored to speak with Manish Kumar whose journey from a curious engineer to the CEO of SolidWorks is both inspiring and insightful. In this conversation, Manish discusses the evolution of SolidWorks, the introduction of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, the integration of cloud computing and AI, and the process of translating user feedback into product develop

S5E50 Roopinder Tara | Timing, FEA, & the Beginning of CAD

Dec 13 2024 40 mins  
Send us a text In this episode, Roopinder shares his fascinating journey into engineering and publishing. He discusses his early struggles with math, the serendipitous path that led him to become an engineer, and his transition into the world of technical journalism. Roopinder provides insights into the evolution of CAD technology, the challenges of integrating AI into design tools

S5E49 John Rogers & Sean Maciag | A Career Worth Engineering – From Graduation to Professional

Dec 06 2024 47 mins  
Send us a text Today on the Being An Engineer podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome John Rogers and Sean Maciag as they share insights from their careers to help recent engineering graduates make a strong start. They discuss the transition from student to professional, overcoming imposter syndrome, accelerating career growth, and providing practical advice for aspiring engineers. Ma

S5E48 Kordel France | Olfactory AI

Nov 29 2024 47 mins  
Send us a text Today, we are thrilled to host an episode with an exceptional guest pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence. Kordel France discussed the challenges and potential of digitizing scents. He highlighted the need for a standard data format for olfactory AI and the complexities of detecting and analyzing air molecules. Kordel emphasized the importance of olfactor