Vishay Prize Winners

• Level 1 Certificate: Validates advanced proficiency in installing strain gauges, ensuring the technician can perform precise installations crucial for reliable measurements.
• Level 2 Certificate: Qualifies professionals to install gauges, supervise large-scale installations, prepare detailed technical instructions, and accurately analyze strain in loaded components.

Craig Millar, a Senior Engineer within the Testing and Equipment Qualification (TEQ) department at Altrad, was celebrated by his leadership for his exceptional performance on the rigorous Level 2 exam.

"We're really proud of Craig's achievement," said Peter Walker, Department Lead of TEQ. "It is a testament to his skill, discipline, and attention to detail to get the highest mark on such a tough exam. We're delighted that the weekends he spent studying for the exam have been rewarded."

Reflecting on the achievement, Millar expressed gratitude for his company's backing. "I'm very grateful to Altrad for allowing me the opportunity to further my career by putting me through the BSSM Level 2 training course, and I'm looking forward to putting what I learned into practice," Millar said. "It was a lovely surprise to learn that I achieved the highest exam mark for the year in the final exam."

Both Wilshere and Millar’s achievements highlight the high calibre of engineering talent driving industry standards forward in precision measurement and structural integrity testing.