Ingrid says her biggest and most common challenge is keeping her yields stable on the production line. If there is a problem, such as lenses having defects, scratches, or resin drips, she has to troubleshoot it to fix the problem as quickly as possible to keep the production line going. It can be stressful as when machines are down, their yields can lower. But being part of a collaborative team ensures her success.

"I enjoy working in the lab – it’s more hands-on. If the machine is down, you have to go touch it and work with it to see what’s going on with it. You get to move around. Moving from one place to another – I like that part of my job. I don’t like sitting down. There is also critical thinking involved – which makes it more of a challenge."

"I like my team and we rely on each other when we have problems. We help each other. If someone needs help, another will help them or I will help them. I find the work environment to be very collaborative and supportive. Being a good team player is important for this job. If one of my team members needs help, we can multitask and help."