Trent Lamont
The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center, Research and Development (OMIC R&D) has announced the addition of Trent LaMont to its team. A Scappoose native, LaMont recently completed his degree in mechanical engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) where he was a recipient of the distinguished DeArmond Fellowship.
LaMont first discovered OMIC R&D while on his high school robotics team. "I was told an R&D facility was opening up and they wanted us to present at the opening luncheon," he recalled. "This was before the floors were even white and there were any machines present."
LaMont decided to advance his education by attending OIT. He was selected for the DeArmond Fellowship program, a highly competitive scholarship opportunity that allowed him to work at OMIC R&D through a summer internship. He would spend the next three summers working alongside OMIC R&D researchers and gaining applicable knowledge in the world of advanced manufacturing.
Since joining OMIC R&D, LaMont feels his view on education and industry has been significantly influenced. "OMIC has provided me countless opportunities to grow as I become more experienced in the work that I did at OMIC as well as my studies," he explained. "The learning opportunities never ended, and the staff support was tremendous."
"We are very excited to have a talented individual like Trent join our team," said Craig Campbell, Executive Director of OMIC R&D. "Over the last three years, Trent has demonstrated his ability to work in a dynamic environment. He is a great fit within our organization."
Looking towards the future, LaMont expresses his excitement for the growth opportunities that OMIC and Columbia county present: "There is a lot of technology and different skill sets being brought into one space and I think that when that occurs the potential for highly positive change is very high."
LaMont credits OMIC R&D with sparking his interest in additive manufacturing: "I had never been exposed to the advancements that were being made in the industry and did not see it as a potential career path," he said. "After my summer internship, I saw the potential that additive had to grow, and I wanted to help push the growth to its fullest potential."
"OMIC R&D is thrilled to have such a dedicated local talent on their team and looks forward to seeing how LaMont's presence and influence shape the future of the organization," concluded an OMIC R&D spokesperson.
For more information contact:
OMIC R&D
33701 Charles T. Parker Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
503-543-3306
contact@omic.us
www.omic.us