Rebirth 08: Equipment God

Chapter 445 Industry Standards Chinese Localization

Xu Xuejun led everyone on a tour, and he seemed very familiar with the place.

There are only three main buildings: the main building is for classroom training, the factory simulation equipment training, and the last one is a small canteen, which is very compact.

At the door of a classroom, the members of "π" peered inside. A man in his thirties was giving a lecture. Zhai Da introduced him as Qu Zhen, a graduate student from Central South University with three years of experience in the semiconductor industry, though previously he had worked in silicon-based semiconductors and held a relatively low position.

For them, the training is also a process of reviewing their own technical skills, since silicon carbide is different from silicon-based materials.

The initial version of the training materials was compiled by the members of the "π" team in Harbin. The instructors here revised it based on the actual situation, and it will continue to be improved after production begins.

The "standardization manual" was a brilliant move for Vietta Catering, but for them, it was just basic practice.

Seeing that there weren't many people in the classroom, everyone decided to sit inside and see what was going on.

Corporate and factory training differs significantly from school classes, with a strong emphasis on practical application.

The instruction at this time covers the operation of particle injection/annealing equipment, precautions for each process step, and equipment operation methods.

From initially training only a dozen people, the number has now grown to over two hundred. Although there have been some unruly individuals who have fallen behind, overall the situation is good and better than expected.

Because there is a very convenient situation for frontline operators.

Those were the equipment developed independently by the research institute under the leadership of Zhai Da, while the industrial software was improved by Cheng Mo's team.

Leaving aside the underlying code and functional components, the external user interface and technical terminology are all "Chinese-language".

Yes, a small change has greatly reduced the difficulty of learning for grassroots staff.

With its equipment and processes being self-developed, the research institute has essentially taken the lead in the burgeoning field of silicon carbide and is the only company in the world with the capability to mass-produce silicon carbide power devices, thus naturally becoming a standard setter for many technologies.

It is worth mentioning that Chinese has a higher degree of information compression than English, but in complex technical fields, it cannot compare with "English abbreviation compression".

For example, a frequently used term in the silicon carbide industry is MOSFET. When expanded in English, it would take one and a half lines to write, and if the Chinese translation is to be accurate, it would also take half a line.

The difference is that when an ordinary worker who has not received professional English education sees a MOSFET, it is difficult for him to understand its meaning. Many workers, even after working for several years, only remember it as a "symbol" or a "button".

However, when using Chinese, one can be guided to understand the underlying meaning: metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor.

It can also be simplified further as: metal-oxide-semiconductor field transistor.

The language of one's own people can certainly help them think more deeply; it is a lubricant for thought and a switch to activate intelligence.

Initially, Zhai Da also held the preconceived notion that Chinese characters would be longer and more complex, but in practice he found that this could be compensated for by "UI interface" and "information classification".

By linking it with other content, even ordinary workers can gradually understand the meaning behind it.

For grassroots workers, what could be more complicated than professional English?

It doesn't matter if you forget everything you were taught during training; Chinese characters will help you remember, and your memory will become more and more profound, associating you with more and more things.

Its material composition, physical principles, and device types are all reflected in the text, rather than just remembering a few "buttons" that you can use in a huge English interface.

Just like many people who have driven a car their whole lives but still don't recognize the word "Wiper" when it appears outside the driver's seat.

When developing the institute's own "Silicon Carbide Process Manual," Zhai Da also made full use of his writing skills and technical support to participate in the interpretation work, minimizing the learning difficulty as much as possible.

This part of the work is very interesting. The information density and stability of Chinese are well-established. The removal of characters, the omission of characters, and the reversal of the order do not affect the understanding.

In his vague perception, Zhai Da believed that the learning and application difficulty was 50% lower than that of manuals and interfaces filled with English words.

Both the teacher and the student are involved.

This is not only about setting our own industry standards, but also about bringing knowledge and skills to ordinary grassroots workers in a more practical way.

After attending three classes in different classrooms along the way, everyone gradually gained an understanding of the learning model here.

The instrument factory also has a small canteen that provides two meals a day. The "π" members didn't complain and lined up for meals with everyone in the evening.

Since there was no prior notice, the cafeteria's meal standards reflect its true quality. Due to limitations in cooking equipment, the variety of dishes was limited, but the portions and meat content were excellent, and the taste was acceptable.

Zhai Da gathered the rice grains on his plate and said, "Afterwards, I would like to ask everyone to serve as training instructors for a period of time and participate in training work. I suggest that you also communicate more with other trainers, many of whom are experienced semiconductor professionals. Mass production is different from the laboratory, and this process will also help you to reorganize your thinking."

Ge Qiaoqiao, holding up her rice scoop, said, "Don't worry, President! I've been a teaching assistant before!"

Qi Lin nodded and said, "I used to be a tutor, so I'm not without experience."

The π organization, which originated from the concept of "gathering geniuses", was not dissatisfied because this work was too low-end.

Instead, they felt a sense of novelty and excitement about "being a teacher."

Part of the reason is because their president is Zhai Da. With such a pragmatic and hardworking president, how could they possibly feel arrogant?
Cheng Mo suddenly interjected, "President, I would also like to participate in the training work, such as software operation and testing, and also absorb some inspiration from the front line of demand, which may help with optimization in the future."

Zhai Da was taken aback: "Can you manage it all?"

Of everyone, only Cheng Mo and Lu Tao will not participate in training newcomers. The latter said nothing, as he was going to the construction site of the circular headquarters tomorrow wearing a white hat.

Cheng Mo, after all, is the helmsman of "Hongtu OS," a global industry celebrity, and a de facto "big shot" in the software and mobile internet fields.

To put it simply, Cheng Mo no longer needs Zhai Da's introduction to gain access to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

The original plan was to stay for two days and then leave.

Cheng Mo pushed up his glasses: "I can still find a week. Besides, we are in the software service industry. It would be too inefficient to work face-to-face. I will make arrangements."

He felt the atmosphere here was very good and special, and he also subtly wanted to participate more in the collective actions of "π" because of a sense of belonging.

Zhai Da smiled and said, "Alright, the conditions are as they are. If you don't want to eat in the cafeteria, you can eat out, but it's a hassle. I showed you the accommodation during the day. We rented a dormitory building in the city. Just make do for now, don't mind."

Cheng Mo smiled and looked around at his companions, finding that everyone thought Zhai Da's concerns were justified, after all, Cheng Mo was usually a very refined person.

I was underestimated.
He doesn't like being refined; he just likes to show off.

Cheng Mo said sincerely, "President, do you think I'm such a delicate person? Besides, aren't you the same way? You don't mind the poor conditions, so why should I?"

Zhai Da waved his hand: "Hey~ I'm different. I live at home. It's very big and spacious, and there's even a place to cook."

Cheng Mo:
After dinner, the new employees who participated in the training left one after another. Of course, some eager learners stayed in the classroom, in front of the factory simulation equipment, or chased after the training instructors to ask questions.

Not much, but nothing less.

It's hard to pinpoint exactly what caused this atmosphere; it might be due to Zhai Da's local prestige, the motivation provided by his excellent treatment, or the sense of continuous attention from the entire county.

These students who failed the college entrance examination and other academic pursuits became the object of praise and envy for the first time after entering the "Mechanical Core Research Institute".

Relatives, neighbors, parents, and elders all praised them for finding good jobs and saying they have a bright future!

A short sentence and a thumbs-up, but many people have never heard of it since childhood.

Sometimes the motivation to set off doesn't necessarily come from within.

It could also be that it has just taken its first step.

Then I heard cheers from my family and friends.

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Xu Xuejun stayed until the very end, seeing off the last student he was training.

A young man with a bulbous nose, quiet and reserved, a bit dull, but very hardworking.

Whenever there's an opportunity, I keep learning and asking questions until the teacher gets impatient.

Xu Xuejun was the one who scolded the most, and he was also the one who stayed up the latest.

When Zhai Da and the other "π" members were almost asleep, the old man turned off the lights and locked the door.

Before leaving on my tricycle, I took one last, deep look at the familiar courtyard.

The old man probably never imagined that the precision instrument factory he left in self-exile would return decades later in a completely different capacity.

At the time, he was a student.

Now, he has become a teacher.

Generation after generation, people are different, but the things they do are similar:

To delve into and explore something that a country doesn't have.

Xu Xuejun straddled the electric tricycle he had used for several years and carefully modified, and unknowingly lit another cigarette.

The blazing red dot stood out starkly against the darkness.

I wonder if my master thought I was stupid when he was teaching me back then? Probably not.
Then, with a slight twist, the electric tricycle drove into the dark onto the road in Sunmazhuang, humming loudly.

A moment later, the quiet night was shattered by a piercing voice: "Recycling old color TVs, old refrigerators, old cell phones!"

And the sound of cursing and swearing:
"Damn it, I pressed the wrong button! You scared the hell out of me!"

(End of this chapter)