Careers in Engineering

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Careers in Engineering

• Engineers, Scientists, and Technologists

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Why Study Engineering?

• Youre good in Math and Science
• Your Guidance Counselor said so
• You heard about high starting pay
• Your (Mom/Dad/etc.) made you try it

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Is Engineering for You?

• Do you like solving problems?
• Do you ever ask How does that work?
• Do you have some math/science skills?
• Do you like new challenges?

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Who Creates Technology?

• Scientists
• Engineers
• Technologists
• Technicians

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Scientists

• Study the basic laws controlling our lives.
• Purpose advancing the body of basic knowledge
• Work in labs
• Requires advanced education

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Engineers

• Find new ways to use basic laws of nature to
  solve problems.
• Work in offices, labs, factories, fields
• Ask word problem questions.
• Find many solutions, pick best.

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Technologists

• Apply known rules of math and science to address
  specific needs.
• Ask mostly Multiple Choice questions.
• Critical part of many design teams.
• Requires BS degree.

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Technicians

• 2-year degree, strong technical background.
• Ask mostly Yes/No questions
• Testing, Measurement, Quality Control,
  Maintenance.

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Career Fields in Engineering

• Research
• Development
• Design
• Analysis
• Production
• Management
• Sales
• Other

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Research

• Looking for new applications for scientific
  discoveries
• RD Labs
• Major universities
• Private companies
• Work with Scientists
• Advanced education

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Development

• Develop new technologies using scientific
  discoveries.
• May work hand-in-hand with Research.
• Not charged with product development.

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Design

• Use existing technologies in new ways to solve
  new problems.
• Minor changes may lead to major breakthroughs.
• Work in offices, labs, factories.
• BS entry, many seek MS

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Analysis

• Simulation, Modeling, and Testing.
• Predicts or ensures success of design
  alternatives.
• Operations Research

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Production

• Product/Process Improvement.
• Quality Assurance.
• Materials Management.
• Facility Design
• Safety
• Product Testing

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Management

• People, Equipment , and Materials
• Leadership
• Cost Analysis
• Many design engineers end up in management
• Typical mid-career salaries reflect management
  responsibilities.

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Sales

• Inside/Outside sales
• Product Specialist
• Systems Engineer
• Best/worst opportunity for high salaries
• Sales Manager

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Roles for Technologists

• Most Production, Sales, and Management roles can
  be filled by technologists
• Engineering skills required for product redesign

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Other Engineering Careers

• Consulting
• Operations Maintenance
• Medicine
• Education
• Law