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JohnielWhite
Apr28-11, 09:26 PM
Good day every1, I am considering a path in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering but I am not 100% of the job availably and which industries they are likely to work. Could someone please give me a briefing on what Exactly Instrumentation and Controls Engineering is about?

MATLABdude
Apr28-11, 10:08 PM
Have you read the article over at Wikipedia?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instrumentation

In a nutshell, it's the design of equipment for the measurement and control of processes or machines (whether that's chemical, manufacturing, or other). It can also be a good in into robotics and automation.

You may be interested in the International Society of Automation (ISA)--they're the big trade group for instrumentation and controls engineers, and can probably give you more resources, or even contacts in your local area:
http://www.isa.org/

JohnielWhite
Apr28-11, 10:26 PM
lol @ your disclaim... Thanks for the advice... i'll check out the society asap... thanks again...

mthompson6782
Dec16-11, 10:14 AM
I am in the field. I work for a major utility and I love my job. You will always have a job in this field. Feel free to contact me with any questions. I am a member of the ISA and have the Certified Automation Professional certification.