Ask the Expert "Concentrate on truly understanding engineering concepts and on developing interpersonal communication." Name: Douglas Armbrust Title: Senior Associate Engineer Employer: IBM Burlington Education: 1995 - BS in Ceramic Science & Engineering, Penn State University Best Preparation: I was most directly prepared for my career through research experience and internships. Although classroom learning and college activities were important. Getting First Job: My first job resulted from an on-campus interview I arranged through the Career Resource Center. Previous ExpertNext Expert A Day in the Life of Douglas Armbrust... 7:00 AM Arrive at work. 8:00 AM Answer/send e-mail, phone calls. 9:00 AM ³Working meeting² with technicians. 10:00 AM Technology meeting (engineers/managers). 11:00 AM Lunch 12:00 Noon Review experiments/data. 1:00 PM Prepare summaries - set up appointments/meetings. 2:00 PM Technology meeting (engineers/managers). 3:00 PM Teleconference with vendors. 4:00 PM Set-up testing/physical analysis/material characterization work. 5:00 PM Phone calls and e-mail. 6:00 PM Review papers/experiments/data, Leave for home. Evening Time with friends, sports, church, read.