Being an Engineer
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 info@teampipeline.us. Intro and Outro music by John Martell
Episodes
288 episodes
S5E8 Stephen B. Johnson | Embedded Systems, Python, & Personal Engineering Projects
In this episode, Stephen shares his career journey, from early influences that led him to engineering to his experiences in the Marine Corps and various engineering roles. He discusses the technical challenges he faced, such as working on the P...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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42:08
S6E7 Michael Hadley | A Thirst for Learning: Becoming An Engineer 20 years After Graduating
*This episode is a re-runIn this episode, Aaron Moncur interviews Michael Hadley, who has a diverse background including involvement in the human development movement and serving as a business manager for Tony Robbins. Michael s...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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41:58
S6E6 John Boezi | Universal Product Development Processes, Focusing on the One, & Consulting
In this episode, Aaron Moncur speaks with John Boezi about his journey as a product development expert, the importance of documentation in engineering, universal design principles, client relationship challenges, prototyping techniques, and bui...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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37:54
S6E5 Keegan Schoch | Pro Tips on Creating an Engineering Consultancy
In 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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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47:06
S6E4 Steve Maxson | Catheters, Heat Shrink Tubing, & Medical Device Extrusion Technology
In 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 Processi...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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39:03
S6E3 Hector Amador | Semiconductors, Microprocessors, & Statistics
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 in...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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49:20
S6E2 Derek Pietz | Industrial Automation, Losing A Million Dollars, & Successful Startups
This 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 discu...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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36:39
S6E1 Tony Simas | Affecting Change, SaaS, & Communicating in Different Cultures
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 stra...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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33:40
S5E52 Jon Hirschtick | Founding & Developing the Solidworks and Onshape CAD Systems
This 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, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 52
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1:13:47
S5E51 Manish Kumar | Being CEO at SOLIDWORKS
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 3DEXPE...
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Season 5
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Episode 51
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56:49
S5E50 Roopinder Tara | Timing, FEA, & the Beginning of CAD
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 jou...
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Season 5
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Episode 50
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40:11
S5E49 John Rogers & Sean Maciag | A Career Worth Engineering – From Graduation to Professional
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 49
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47:51
S5E48 Kordel France | Olfactory AI
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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47:21
S5E47 Ryian Williams | Finding Purpose as an Engineer, & How to Improve Faster
In this episode, Ryan shares his inspiring journey into engineering, overcoming challenges through relentless persistence, and developing daily habits to drive personal and professional growth. He discusses the importance of finding your purpos...
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Season 5
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Episode 47
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53:30
S5E46 Carrie Hurlbut | Environmental, Health, & Safety at ASM
In this episode, Aaron Moncur interviews Carrie Hurlbut about her career journey and her role in leading environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives at ASM, a global semiconductor equipment manufacturer. Carrie shares insights into the ...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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35:37
S5E45 Andy Wells | Touching Lives Through Engineering (Rerun)
This episode is the chicken soup for the soul of engineering. Without a doubt, the most inspirational episode we’ve recorded to date as Andy shares with us how he and his company have helped elevate those in poverty and given their lives purpos...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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58:33
S5E44 Geoff Gaw | Nitinol, R&D, and How to Learn About New Technologies
In this episode of the Being An Engineer Podcast, Geoff Gaw discusses his journey into engineering, the unique processes and challenges involved in metal manufacturing, and strategies for leading teams in highly regulated environments. Geoff al...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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45:54
S5E43 David Malouf | How to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 7
In the seventh episode of How to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, host Aaron Moncur welcomes David Malouf. David shares insights on overcoming common engineering challenges, employing effective tools and techniques, fostering psychological ...
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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55:07
S5E42 Brad Hirayama | How to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 6
This is a continuation in our ongoing series about How to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering. The discussion covers topics such as the importance of planning and execution, balancing problem-solving and asking for help, the role of checklists,...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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55:03
S5E41 Jim Gabriel | How to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 5
In the fifth episode of How to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, host Aaron Moncur interviews Jim Gabriel. Jim shares his insights on overcoming common bottlenecks, effective decision-making, fostering psychological safety, cross-functional ...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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44:06
S5E40 Tony Dietz | How to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 4
In the fourth episode of How to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, host Aaron Moncur interviews Tony Dietz. . Tony emphasized the importance of clear communication, focusing on objectives, deadlines, and effort levels. Dietz shared examples f...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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50:01
S5E39 Bradley Rothenberg | nTopology (nTop) & Computational Design
In this episode, host Aaron Moncur interviews Bradley Rothenberg about nTopology and its unique approach to computational design and engineering software. Bradley discusses the origins of nTopology and how it differs from traditional CAD tools....
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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44:15
S5E38 Istvan Csanady | Shapr3D
In this episode, Aaron Moncur interviews Istvan Csanady, the founder and CEO of Shaper3D, a pioneering 3D modeling app that is transforming the CAD industry. Istvan discusses Shaper3D's vision to create a powerful, yet intuitive CAD tool for th...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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51:40
S5E37 Joe Moak | How to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 3
In this third episode of the special series on Accelerating the Speed of Engineering, Joe Moak discusses key bottlenecks like changing requirements, development failures, and design challenges. He also covers strategies for managing scope chang...
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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1:01:14
S5E36 Callye Keen | How to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 2
This is the second episode in a series focused on how to accelerate the speed of engineering. Callye Keen shares his insights and strategies for speeding up engineering projects, including addressing common bottlenecks, leveraging cross-functio...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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1:03:52