Kylie Derner asked Vanessa Rutherford, Honda Performance Development Added 12 days AGO Where do electrical engineers work? Where do electrical engineers work? Answers 1 EngineerGirl Team Answered 10 days AGO Hi Kylie. Electrical engineers are very versatile. They often work on teams with other engineers and scientists and can find jobs in industry, government, universities, consulting, or other areas. Check out more on our careers page
Jaxsen Added Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM If I don't take any engineering classes in high school, can I still get into a good program? I'm currently a sophomore in high school, I want to be a mechatronics engineer when I grow up. However, I also want to take as many college classes as I can so I can get ahead. That doesn't leave a lot of space for electives, which are currently band. In the fall, I do marching band, which I love, but in the spring I do concert band, which I've fallen out of. I'd rather take another class, but my parents really want me to stay in band, and I'm scared it will hurt my chances. Am I going to be ... Answers 1 Anu Bhaskar, St. Charles Community College Answered Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM Since your dream is to become a mechatronics engineer(mechanical+ electronics), its always best to get a basic understanding of electronics. Also math and physics understanding is very important to start your electronics journey, so make sure you have ...
RANA Added Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 3:45 PM I'm not sure what to do I'm interested biomedical engineering and I've been doing research on it but I keep seeing more cons than pros. Right now I'm in my first year for materials engineering. At the same time I'm not sure what to do so i was considering offering electrical engineering. Please I need advise on what to do. Answers 1 Chunqing Liu, Honeywell Answered Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 8:35 AM I feel that you are at an important crossroads in your academic path during your first year in college. Based on my personal academic experience, I would suggest that you can calm down and try a step-by-step approach to help you to make your decision. I ...
haya Added Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 7:56 PM Do electrical engineers work on space and innovation? Do electrical engineers work on space and innovation? I have always wondered what engineer branch would work with innovations (designing new devices or developing devices) as well as having to work with space and rockets? lastly, i would love any advice since i am still in high school. thank you :) Answers 2 Julia Lopez, Turner Construction Answered Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 8:50 AM I graduated with civil engineering however three of my closest friends currently work at NASA, SpaceX, and Northrup Grumman working on space related projects (rockets, satellites, etc.). There are many different avenues you can take if you want to work ... Terita Norton, The Aerospace Corporation Answered Monday, April 8, 2024 at 11:53 AM Hello Haya, yes electrical engineers work in space. We provide a number for support functions including helping to develop power systems for space applications, designing digital components that become the brains of a satellite, and we help to create ...
Sean Thieshen Added Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 11:48 AM Which degree in Engineering should I pursue? Hello, I'm the Chief Engineer at my building currently. Prior to that position I had 10 years of HVAC commercial/residential service and installation experience. I'm looking to get my degree in HVAC Engineering Technology and Energy Management but it isn't accredited by ABET. Would I be better off pursuing a mechanical engineering technology degree that is ABET accredited? I'm looking to get into energy consulting. HVAC building system design and selection. Answers 1 Andrea Gonzalez, Collins Aerospace Answered Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 10:55 AM Hi Sean, Unfortunately I am not familiar with the energy consulting requirements. I would suggest you make an appointment with a degree counselor in the school you are looking to get your degree from and ask all these questions. They should be able to ...
willow hoyt asked Neeti Sonth, University of Colorado Boulder Added Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 3:06 PM Why did you start Engineering and what was your motivation? Answers 1 Neeti Sonth, University of Colorado Boulder Answered Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 6:58 PM I have always liked science and maths and I have always been awed by their immense applications. Engineering has made me confident that we can build anything we dream. Humans have always been curious and engineering has made it possible for us to satiate ...
Ali asked Kristine Weed Added Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 9:22 PM Should I still major in Electrical Engineering? Hi there, so I'm currently a junior at high school, and I was thinking maybe about majoring in Electrical Engineering in college, but my concern is that I haven't taken any tech courses, I also don't know how to code one bit and I also haven't taken AP Physics instead I'll be taking regular physics next year in my senior year of high school. So will I be fine if I can even major in Electrical Engineering? Answers 1 Kristine Weed Answered Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 2:34 AM First of all, congratulations on even thinking about studying Electrical Engineering. This is the most important first step! Please note that when you learn what, whether it's Physics or Programming or anything else, is a journey that you will embark. ...
Rosanna asked Felicia Guerrero Green, Collins Aerospace Added Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 10:15 PM I'm interested in getting an engineering degree but I'm not sure where to start ??? how did you figure it out? I'm interested in getting an engineering degree but I'm not sure where to start ??? how did you figure it out? I've been an automotive technician/mechanic for years and am looking to go back to school for engineering. I have always loved science and fixing and building things. Not sure which direction to go in. Answers 1 Felicia Guerrero Green, Collins Aerospace Answered Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 5:26 PM Hi Rosanna! Thanks for the question! Figuring it out is what engineers are trained to do. We are problem solvers. Being that you are an automotive tech/mechanic, it sounds like you will have a lot of the foundation of tearing a problem down to is basic ...
Kylee Hitchcock asked Neeti Sonth, University of Colorado Boulder Added Monday, January 24, 2022 at 8:22 PM Do you help the world? If you do how do you help? Answers 1 Neeti Sonth, University of Colorado Boulder Answered Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 1:33 AM Helping the world does not have to be something big. We can help on a smaller scale too. We engineers build stuff with the greater goal of benefitting the people, the world. So everything you do, you inadvertently contribute to the society and help make ...
Gwen asked Khadijah Latiff, Amazon Added Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 6:33 AM How do I balance engineering and social life? hello Khadijah! I am planning to study electrical engineering and I would like to work in telecommunication industry. I understand engineering is very tough and require a lot of commitment. But I also want to participate in other extracurricular activities and enjoy my uni life. As much as I'm passionate about engineering , I'm worried it might stop me from doing other things such as cheerleading or dance club. Any advice on how to balance engineering and social life? Answers 1 Khadijah Latiff, Amazon Answered Friday, November 5, 2021 at 5:52 PM Thank you for your question and I am thrilled that you are interested in studying electrical engineering. It is a broad field that is ever-changing and exciting. It is true that engineering is a rigorous discipline and the workload can be challenging and ...
Jane Added Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 3:00 PM Is it meant to be this hard? I'm currently studying EEE and finding it very stressful, I don't know if I'd want to get a job in engineering if this is how I'll feel working too. So many late nights working and feeling lost. Is working easier than a degree? Is it normal to feel like you don't know anything.? Answers 1 Maryam Tse, Ciena Answered Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 4:56 PM What you’re going through is completely normal. School is hard. The degree crams in a lot of information, that you may or may not use directly when you choose a field. In addition to the technical skills, your engineering degree teaches you how to learn, ...
Audrey asked Yeshani Wijesekara, Collins Aerospace Added Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 11:25 PM Does the engineering program or school need to be ABET accredited? If the degree isn't, can you still land a job? Answers 1 Yeshani Wijesekara, Collins Aerospace Answered Monday, December 21, 2020 at 10:17 AM Hi Audrey, In my personal experience, I have found that having gone to an ABET accredited school to be very useful. When I was searching for jobs right out of college, almost all jobs I was interested in had asked for a degree from an ABET accredited ...
Ajay asked Andrea Gonzalez, Collins Aerospace Added Friday, October 30, 2020 at 7:13 AM Is it normal to feel like I don't know anything? I am a 3rd year engineering student studying in Instrumentation department ... I honestly feel like I don't know anything and this is affecting my day to day life.... I am worried if I will get a job since I feel I don't know anything. Is this normal or should I be worried? Answers 1 Andrea Gonzalez, Collins Aerospace Answered Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 10:36 AM Hi Ajay! First of all I do not believe you do not know anything. Engineering can be a really broad career, and in school they throw at you as much information as they can. What you need to understand is that school is giving you a taste of all the ...
Abby Collins asked Nafisa Alam, Collins Aerospace Added Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 6:31 PM Do you have to have prior experience in engineering before going to college? Hello! I am a 17 year old in high school that has been taking college classes these past two years. I have been really thinking lately and this past year what I want to do for a living. I love horses, but I have found out that they need to be my hobby, not job. I was thinking that I wanted to be a pilot, but with the Coronavirus, I want a more stable job that can endure slow downs like this. Now, I am thinking engineer again. I have been reading about the different types and I am ... Answers 1 Nafisa Alam, Collins Aerospace Answered Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 12:58 PM Hi Abby! I didn’t realize I wanted to be an engineer until I was in the 11th grade. I didn’t know much about what engineers do until then either. I went into college with no background in engineering. Make sure you go to an institution accredited by ...
charaf asked Nicola Asker, National Grid Added Friday, December 7, 2018 at 5:36 PM what are your favorite parts of electronic engineering Answers 1 Nicola Asker, National Grid Answered Monday, June 17, 2019 at 9:29 AM I haven't actually done electronic engineering since University but my favourite part was anything involving programming.
Tessy Mathew asked Theresa Brunasso, D&S Microwave, Inc. Added Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 4:28 PM Can a mother of young kids grow in the engineering career path without compromising the needs of her family? Answers 1 Theresa Brunasso, D&S Microwave, Inc. Answered Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 11:37 AM Hi Tessy. I don't have children, so I may not be the best person to answer this question. However, I do know many mothers who are working engineers, and their children seem to be doing great. There are many ways to handle parenthood and a career. Some ...
Leyna Added Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 6:57 PM How much do grades matter when pursuing engineering? Do all grades matter or just math and science grades? I know most engineering is mostly math and science and I LOVE math and science. I want to be an Engineer when I grow up Answers 1 Ursula Gibson, Dartmouth College Answered Friday, March 22, 2019 at 11:57 AM While the math and science grades can be enough to get you where you want to go, often your GPA will be used as a filter when looking at your admission file, so other courses could count against you. Perhaps you can find a school that has enough of a ...
Madeline Heinle asked Kathy Moseler, Paradise Robotics Added Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 2:23 PM do you have to sit at a desk everyday or are you free to move around through out the day while still completing your work for the day? I have trouble staying in one place and staying focused for extended amounts of time. As an engineer I want the freedom to move throughout the day but still get work done. As an electrical engineer do you have this problem? Answers 1 Kathy Moseler, Paradise Robotics Answered Friday, March 1, 2019 at 6:48 PM Hi! Don't worry, you won't be chained to your desk. Much of the work you will do requires a lot of "thinking" time. Some engineers think by sitting at their desk, looking like they are staring off into space. Others (myself included) think better while ...
Abbey Added Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 9:05 AM I know how to do mathematical problems, but I never remember the names of them. Is that okay for being an engineer? Math so far has become easy to me it’s easy to learn and easy to master. I know how to do the problems but I can never remember the names. I want to become an electrical/robotic engineer. Is it crucial to know the names of the problems? Answers 1 Elaine Weyuker, University of Central Florida Answered Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 4:58 PM Hi Abbey, Actually names of problems are not really important and, in fact, most mathematical problems don't have particular names so I would not worry about that. What is important to be a successful engineer of any type is your ability to understand ...
Brooklyn asked Liz-Hasbleydi G., Tech + Desing Added Friday, December 7, 2018 at 11:15 AM What do you think was the biggest problem you've faced throughout your journey? One of my biggest struggles, is being taken seriously, especially by male. Do you have this problem? An if so, how do you handle it? Answers 1 Liz-Hasbleydi G., Tech + Desing Answered Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 8:15 AM Hello Brooklyn, :) Nice to meet you. About your questions: Q: What do you think was the biggest problem you've faced throughout your journey?A: The biggest problem I have faced during my life from my childhood to the present in the area of technology, ...