What is Engineer: Definition and 836 Discussions

Engineers, as practitioners of engineering, are professionals who invent, design, analyze, build and test machines, complex systems, structures, gadgets and materials to fulfill functional objectives and requirements while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, regulation, safety and cost. The word engineer (Latin ingeniator) is derived from the Latin words ingeniare ("to create, generate, contrive, devise") and ingenium ("cleverness"). The foundational qualifications of an engineer typically include a four-year bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or in some jurisdictions, a master's degree in an engineering discipline plus four to six years of peer-reviewed professional practice (culminating in a project report or thesis) and passage of engineering board examinations.
The work of engineers forms the link between scientific discoveries and their subsequent applications to human and business needs and quality of life.

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    Engineering How to become an Engineer while on active duty?

    Hello everyone. I am new to this site and I wonder is it possible to become an Engineer while on active duty? I am currently in school but not for engineering. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of my math classes and I work as a helicopter mechanic and have for the last 13 years. I love figuring out...
  2. tanmay

    What are skills needed to get good job in aeronautical engineering?

    Sir I have completed my 12th I have joined Btech course in Aeronautical engineering. My Course is starting on next month. So Sir I want to which skills are required to get highest paying job in reputed companies as aeronautical engineer, So I can develop this skills in my course.
  3. tanmay

    Engineering What is salary of an aeronautical engineer?

    Sir It is my dream to become aeronautical engineer. So I want to know what is Minimum & Maximum Salary of aeronautical engineer in India & Out of India? Is Aeronautical engineering has really good scope in future?
  4. tanmay

    How to study to become successful aeronautical engineer?

    Sir, I have taken admission in Hindustan University, Chennai. My first year of college is starting on next month. Sir please give me a tips that how to study? i.e. How much time in a day should I study? On which subject should I focus more? Should I participate in extra activities such as sports...
  5. R

    Engineering What are career options for an Electronics Engineer?

    Hello everyone, I am from India and studying Electronics Engineering. But i don't have much idea about career options available for an Electronics engineer. So can anybody give me guideline about What are career options for an Electronics Engineer? What kind of jobs are available in the...
  6. K

    Engineering Computer scientist or aerospace engineer

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  7. Astronaut

    Astrophysicist vs aerospace engineer

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  8. R

    Programs Can I be an electrical engineer off of a math degree

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    High School Student Thinking About Future Careers

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    Engineering Advancement as a Chemical Engineer

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    Engineering Electrical engineer jobs that aren't hardware based

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    Engineering Advice for a mechanical engineer turned mathematician?

    I graduated with a mechanical engineering degree in 2014 and I have had my job for a year now. I absolutely hate it, I am a manufacturing engineer, but I don't feel like I use the skills I learned at school at all, I have these little projects that I get do every once in a while but they never...
  13. Domenico94

    Italian Engineers: US Perspective on College Background

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    Engineering Electrical engineer who doesn't like to program

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    Engineering Is there any scope for an Electronics and Telecom Engineer?

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  16. James Agostino

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    Programs Is a Double Major in Economics and Mathematics Worth It?

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    Engineering What control engineer should know

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    Engineering Electrical Engineer major taking electrician internship?

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  20. FlexGunship

    Senior Controls Engineer Interview Questions -- Suggestions Please

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    Constructing a Bending Moment Function Using McCauley's Method

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    Engineering Semiconductor Process Engineer Interview Questions that I may get asked

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  23. Callmejoe

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    Engineering Jobs for mechanical engineer in the US

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    How to become a physicist from an engineer?

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    How does one know if he/she is a scientist or an Engineer?

    There is a lot of overlap between the physical sciences and Engineering. They both want to know how things work. What is the mindset/philosophy/clues that allows one to know that they are more well suited to become one instead of the other? I know internships/classes/projects/other methods of...
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    How is this sound generated? / reverse engineer sound

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    Civilian Nuclear Engineer at Naval Shipyard

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    Engineering Writing as an Aerospace Engineer?

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    Engineering Is passion for classical physics enough to engineer?

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    Engineering Transition from Physics to Engineering?

    Hi there! I'm currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Physics with minors in both Applied Math & Chemistry and am considering a career in engineering. Now, before all of you engineers jump my case about physics isn't engineering or whatever, please be mindful I'm here for help about my...
  32. T

    Can you reverse engineer a number?

    If you create a sequence such as 1/4 +1/5+1/6...1/n it will tend to a limit and result in a specific number or something very close to a specific number. Is there a way using some method, algorithm, or formula to do the reverse? Can I start with a number and find the sequence that creates it...
  33. J

    Engineering Biomedical/Aeronautical engineer -- Which has a better future?

    Hello. I am about to finish high school and I am interested in one of this two careers (especially aeronautical engineering). I am wondering which of these two has a better growth or projection for the future and which one would you recommend me. I was also thinking about petroleum engineering...
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    Engineering Difference Between Solid State Physicist and Materials Engineer

    I would like to know what is the difference between a solid state physicist and a materials engineer. I mean, do they end up doing the same kind of job or research? If they both have the same purpose, how can they do it having different backgrounds? Which preparation is better for the purpose?
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    Engineering QM Books for Engineers: Best Intermediate Picks

    Hey guys, I love to read and learn about Quantum Physics and have been looking for good suggestions on books. I don't want a complete beginners book, I am an Electrical Engineer so I have a decent background in math and physics, by no means am I am expert. I love all the theory behind QM but...
  36. profinger

    Tools every engineer should have for measurement?

    I love measuring and quantifying the world. I'm curious if I'm missing any good, essential tools. I'm also curious of some good, affordable fill-ins for some measurement capabilities that I may be missing. I currently have: Laser Distance Measure Radar gun Scales IR Temp Sensor pH Meter...
  37. M

    Should I be a Nuclear engineer or physicist?

    Hey anyone, I am not all that good at academics and so I'm in a bind. I want to be an engineer, but no way I can transfer into Purdue's main campus, just can't get my gpa up there. I can stay at the calumet branch and get a physics degree, but my love is nuclear energy. I come here because i...
  38. R

    How does one become Tony Stark? (the Engineer, not the Iron

    If you were starting with no applicable background, no engineering degree, nothing except for a lot of free time and a moderate amount of money to spend, how would you become Tony Stark? No limits on time, whether it's 6 months or 60 years, how would you go from Joe the VCR clock programmer to...
  39. Ahmad Kishki

    Engineer with dreams of physics

    i was pressured into engineering, and not allowed to pursue physics. I see that every year (or even semester) that passes by, i am missing out on my dream. I wish to be a physicist, and even if it will mean that i will have to study it all myself. I just want you to recommend some self study...
  40. sunshine1025

    Food Chemist vs. Chemical Engineer- Help

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    Engineering Nuclear Engineer with B.S. in Physics?

    I have a B.S. in physics. Am I qualified for entry-level jobs in nuclear engineering?
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    Engineering I want to be a mechanical engineer, but I fear

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    Engineering How to engineer? (and some other questions)

    So, technically I'm a physics major. However as of late I've been experienceing a growing appreciation for the engineer, and particular, the engineer mindset. My question for you all is how can someone develop the engineer mindset? Does one simply just start building things like levers and...
  44. Sakurasus

    Engineering Electrical engineer & physicist, advice on PhD astronomy

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  45. Sakurasus

    Hello I'm an electrical engineer and a physicist

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    Engineering Becoming an engineer with no degree?

    So, I don't have a degree, but I was curious if companies would hire me as a process engineer. I understand calculus, diff. Eq, probability theory, statistics, and PDEs. I love thermodynamics, microbiology, immunology, as well as chemistry (above organic). I guess the problem for me is...
  47. T

    Find a Power System Engineer for Hydro Power Guidance

    Could somebody please suggest me a staff mentor, or perhaps anybody, preferably a power system engineer and into hydro power. i really need some help. thank you :)
  48. A

    Programs Aerospace Engineer Seeking Admission to Masters Program Abroad

    I am currently in my pre-final year of aerospace engineering at one of the top engineering institutes in India. Since my school days, I have been good at physics at math and was particularly fascinated with popular science books based on astronomy. I decided to join the general trend of studying...
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    Mechanical Engineer Needed for Interview Please

    Well, here it goes again, I am a senior in high school and my english teacher has assigned my class a research paper with the topic being a job that we are interested in. My last post got deleted due to this sites rules, so does anyone know where I can find a mechanical engineer that I could...
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    What are the alternative career options in astrophysics besides research?

    Hello everyone! I'm a junior at the University of Michigan, currently on a path to double major in Physics and Astronomy, which would be followed by grad school for a Ph.D. in astrophysics (if all goes well). My entire life I thought I wanted to be an astrophysicist, but I'm beginning to become...
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