Electrical engineer, most introvert job?

In summary, there are various jobs in electrical engineering that require a significant amount of time for analyses and calculations. This can include regulatory-oriented work such as medical devices or avionics, as well as technical calculations for fields like microwave design, quantum electronics, and DSP implementations. Introverted individuals may also find work in sewer electronics, which involves a lot of field work and minimal interaction with others.
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Which job in electrical engineering would you guys think requires most time for yourself doing analyzes and calculations?(nerd work:!))
 
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Lab work is almost always done solo. Most true electrical engineers don't want to do it for that very reason.

- Warren
 
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Introvert? Not if you want to be a successful EE.
 
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"analyses and calculations" eh?

Well there's a whole LOAD of EE jobs where you might
need to spend a LOT of time doing bureaucratic / regulatory
oriented analyses and calculations e.g. medical devices
that need FDA or other kinds of approvals, avionics where
you have to go through a lot of FAA or other kinds of
process / documentation, safety regulated stuff like
equipment for use in explosive environments or so on.

Now if you're just talking about TECHNICAL calculations
and analyses that aren't mostly related to compliance
or regulatory engineering...

Microwave design tends to involve a fair amount of
modeling especially at the higher frequencies for the more
complex systems, satellites, etc.

Quantum electronics design, potentially.

DSP implementations that involve EE or complex
mixed signal signal processing design.

Doing IC design involves a lot of simulations and analyses
usually, especially very high speed stuff or mixed
signal stuff at high density and high performance.
 
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As for introvert, there's always doing sewer electronics
for things like flow measurement, anti-corrosion,
etc. Lots of field work, and you'll be left WELL alone
by your colleagues, the public, your spouse, your dog, ...
 

1. What does an electrical engineer do?

An electrical engineer designs, develops, and tests electrical equipment, systems, and components. They work on a wide range of projects, from small electronic devices to large power plants.

2. Is being an electrical engineer an introverted job?

While there is no definitive answer, many people consider electrical engineering to be an introverted job. This is because electrical engineers often work independently and spend a majority of their time working with computers and technical equipment rather than interacting with others.

3. Do electrical engineers need strong communication skills?

Yes, communication skills are important for electrical engineers. While they may spend a lot of time working independently, they also need to be able to communicate effectively with team members, clients, and other professionals in order to collaborate on projects and explain complex technical concepts.

4. What education is required to become an electrical engineer?

Most electrical engineering positions require at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. Some positions may also require a master's degree or specialized training in a specific area of electrical engineering.

5. What skills do electrical engineers need?

In addition to technical skills in areas such as circuit design, programming, and computer-aided design (CAD), electrical engineers also need strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. They also need to be detail-oriented and have good time management skills to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.

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