Jul 03, 2003
Earning the title of �Certified Process Engineer� are:
� Karl Pfluke
� Tim Jensen
� David Sbiroli
According to Rod Howell, SMTA President, �The SMTA certification test will really connect the material in the student's mind and provide tangible proof of their competence.�
Karl Pfluke has worked in the materials industry for 9 years and has a Certification in Powder Metallurgy Technology.
Tim Jensen has spent 5 years in the SMT Materials field and has a BS in Chemical Engineering.
David Sbiroli has over 10 years� experience in the area of SMT and Electronic Interconnect Materials and holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Indium�s Director of Corporate Communications, Rick Short, said, �This certification affirms our Technical Support team�s commitment to understanding the demands and challenges of the SMT assembly community.�
The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) has recently introduced the Certification Programme which, they believe, will soon become one of the electronic assembly industry�s most respected qualifications. Two independent certification programs and exams are offered, one for the SMT Process, the other for SMT Systems.
SMTA Certification offers companies the opportunity to receive assurance that their staff is trained on, and aware of, key concepts. It also offers the company an opportunity to differentiate itself from its competition due to its trained and certified staff.
SMTA Certification offers individuals the opportunity to learn, to demonstrate their knowledge, and to distinguish their skillset from other individuals.
The SMTA was established in 1984 to pursue the advancement of the electronics industry. A non-profit making organisation, the SMTA is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience, and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies and related business operations.
Indium Corporation manufactures electronic and mechanical assembly materials in its Singapore, Milton Keynes, UK, and Utica, NY, US-based facilities. In addition, the company is the world�s premiere refiner and supplier of commercial and high-purity indium metal and fabrications. Its materials include solder, fluxes, electronic underfills, polymers, and specialty joining and bonding fabrications. The company was founded in 1934.
For more information: http://www.indium.com.
For more information: -
Indium Corporation
1676 Lincoln Ave
Utica, NY 13502 USA
ATTN: Rick Short, Director: Corporate Communications
