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Two Â鶹¹ÙÍø employees are celebrating big anniversaries this year ¨C one at five years and one at 35 years. Last year, Â鶹¹ÙÍø launched our global anniversary program to honor the dedication and long-standing service of employees. Acacia Wagoner and Janak Patel share what drew them to Â鶹¹ÙÍø and what makes the company stand out.

Acacia Wagoner: 5 years of growth and discovery

"I¡¯m still in a state of growth, but I feel so much more seasoned than when I first started."

When I first joined Â鶹¹ÙÍø as an intern in 2018, I was eager but unsure ¨C a recent grad trying to figure out a career path. In high school, I knew I wanted to do business, and to help me out, my dad brought me to his work and introduced me to all his friends in different departments, including supply chain. And I was really intrigued. When it came to looking for a full-time job, I remembered procurement had a lot of overlap with supply chain.

Then I saw the procurement internship at Â鶹¹ÙÍø. What intrigued me the most honestly was the data-driven nature of the work. The manager was opening up all these Excel sheets with tables and graphs.

Now, five years later, I feel much more comfortable in my role. But I still feel like I¡¯m growing, especially with the support I get here. The procurement team at Â鶹¹ÙÍø has great annual negotiation training ¨C a very detailed and extensive program we do for one week every year. This helps us in Â鶹¹ÙÍø procurement to have the same language when we discuss negotiation strategy.

My top tip to be a better negotiator is to use every interaction as a learning opportunity. Many of the suppliers I work with have intensive technical backgrounds, so I always go into meetings ready to learn and build personal relationships. It¡¯s those connections that make all the difference. My other tips are:

• Be as informed as you can be before you approach the discussion.
• Have a few things up your sleeve you can bring out during the discussion as a bargaining chip.
• And this is what we learn in training: The more you ask for, the more you get.

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Janak Patel: 35 years of innovation and experience

"The complexity of the challenges makes the work at Â鶹¹ÙÍø exciting and rewarding."

After 35 years in the industry, I¡¯ve seen a lot of change, and I¡¯ve had the chance to be part of it too. My role at Â鶹¹ÙÍø as a Senior Principal Engineer focuses on the thermal, mechanical, and reliability aspects of our ASIC packages. I¡¯ve developed 40 patents achieved through tackling complex problems and finding innovative solutions.

My journey started long before Â鶹¹ÙÍø, back when I was part of IBM¡¯s Microelectronics division. Microelectronics was sold to Global Foundries, which created a wholly owned subsidiary called Avera Semiconductor, which was then acquired by Â鶹¹ÙÍø in 2019.

At Â鶹¹ÙÍø, I work on simulations, designs, testing, and measurements, dealing with suppliers and developing new materials. I¡¯m also in steady contact with customers, helping them navigate the complexities of our products.

What stands out at Â鶹¹ÙÍø for me is the culture. Out of all the companies I¡¯ve worked for, Â鶹¹ÙÍø¡¯s culture is by far the best. People here are friendly, decisions are made quickly, and there¡¯s less bureaucracy. It¡¯s easier to get your job done, and that¡¯s something I truly value. I¡¯ve even encouraged a lot of my friends to apply here because it¡¯s such a great place to work.

For young engineers, here¡¯s my advice:

• First, learn the skills and focus on solving problems. The rest will come with time and experience.
• And don¡¯t be afraid of change. Every transition I¡¯ve gone through has ultimately led me to better opportunities, and Â鶹¹ÙÍø has been the best one yet.

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