Engineer Definition and 841 Threads

I am curious to know what my chances would be to transition into engineering after having taught physics and math at the high school level for about a decade. I have a BA in physics and math and have also accumulated a host of professional development hours, many in research. Is transitioning...

Hello here, I am an Electrical Engineer. I am to be a Protection Engineer in a plant. Should I choose to be in the Generation Department or in the Transmission and Distribution Department? And between Maintenance and Operations which unit should I be, to be more operational? Thanks in advance...

Hi, what is the difference between engineering physics, applied physics, traditional engineering(mech E, elec E)? Thanks!

My goal and dream since I was 16 was to study engineering physics at a certain university. I just loved the idea of combining physics (both theoretical and experimental) with the practicality and applications that come with being an engineer. However, due to various factors which I won't get...

Homework Statement I have to interview an engineer who uses sketches to convey ideas to others. I need to write a small essay based upon the response from such an engineer Homework Equations What tools do you use when Sketching? What type of sketch do you generally start with? How...

Hi I need best calculator for electrical engineer ( communication or computer networks) I think ti-89 for DE solver read about casio and hp but still need advance for pro. Thanks

hey pf! the title pretty much sums up my question: what are the differences between actuarial work and engineering? if you have experience OUTSIDE of academics, please share your insight, as i'd really appreciate it. my brief background: i have a double major in mathematics and economics...

Hi there! Im new to this forum so pardon me if this is the wrong place to post my question. Basically, I have an idea with regards to doing some modification to phone screens. However, there is no such technology (yet) for this and I have zero knowledge and background pertaining to...

I am a freshman in high school, and I need to conduct an interview for my English class of my future career. If any computer engineers out there could answer these questions, it would be much appreciated. I realize that these interviews are no longer allowed, so if I could get a PM that would be...

There are several parts to this effort. Bond paper roll being stretched between 2 paper feeders on wheel bearings Precision positioning of the roll to a coordinate system devised for that roll That is if the paper roll is 35 meters long or 35'000 mm and 914.4mm wide I could choose a point on...

Hi, I'm a graduate in Mechanical Engineering (BEng 1st). The idea of further study has interested me for many years but I have never acted on it. Currently after working for a year and a half in the oil and gas industry I have the further education bug again, but I would love to follow it this...

I like using computations/modeling/simulation for many kinds of physical problems, whether it be for molecular dynamics simulations, CFD, DFT to determine the electronic structure and properties of materials, molecular dynamics, etc. I'm not interested in hands-on work as I hated my lab classes...

excuse me i am in need of help i need to interview an Electrical Engineer for a Career Project in school i just have 10 questions that i need answered

Hi. I am here once again for another question. As I read more and more about engineering I get a bit daunted for the following reasons. Most people who are schooling for the field have built a thing or two using adruino or some other tools. Heck some even took part in actual projects that...

There are a lot of electronics kits available. Lego has a couple and there are things like the arduino, the PIC, etc. Which kit should I use that looks best on my resume? I should probably avoid Lego products as those might appear as toys.

Hi, I'm a mechanical engineer from Norway who has an work related query. Please see the attached picture describing the problem. I'm trying to figure out how heigh mass 1 travels if mass 2 is quick released when being suspended in a spring. I'm also trying to figure out a the maximum...

I'm taking linear algebra through edx just to get my eyes on the subject. Some of the work in the class requires you to to vector operations on Python. Is it going to be useful for me to learn this stuff for engineering? Or should i just focus on the linear algebra. Thanks

Hi! So I was hoping to hear from some mechanical engineers about what sort of things I should be doing to become a good engineer. Are there any books you could recommend to read or maybe some projects to do that would help me to start thinking more like an engineer? I feel like all the people in...

Have any of you worked as a high school math or physics teacher or nuclear engineer? If so do you like your job? Is your job stressful. Would you do it again? What other jobs in math or science have you had that you liked?

Hello, I'll finish my BA in math very soon. At the time, I majored mathematics due to my English skills. Also I always good at math. I didn't want to read application questions and never thought about engineer. However, while majoring mathematics, I took one elective course, Physics, and I...

Please humor this question. I know it is ridiculous but please give me your best answer. Suppose a young EE student has seen the light and wants to become a master RF engineer. He wonders what the fastest and best possible way to go about this process as opposed to the non-linear path many...

Is Schlumberger a good company? I talked with their rep at my school yesterday, and they sound really awesome. Especially I liked their field "engineers"; traveling around the world, looking for oil, spending long hours in remote locations.. Sounds really adventurous and romantic, very much my...

I am starting a engineering business with some friends while I am still in college. I graduated this past December and I am now working on my Masters. I was curious if anyone else has had a similar experience and what technological field you were in. We are designing an automated welding machine...

So I'm quite new to this field but I'm trying to learn and absorb as much knowledge as I can while I study. I was casually looking on a few job sites the other day and a lot the vacancies require an engineer with at least basic programming skills. The languages listed were; VHDL, Embedded C...

Hello! I'm looking into getting an electrical engineering degree. I understand that there is a very wide variety of electrical engineers, located all over the world, but my questions are a little more specific. I noticed there's a demand for electrical engineers in Texas and surrounding...

Hey PF! I am a masters student in mechanical engineering, and I am doing really well. However, once I finish my thesis and graduate, what is the typical way to find a job. Are you head hunted or will I send out resumes? Should I talk with my advisers? My uncle works with Boeing and has...

So i have a best friend and we're both taking this course what you call BS in Aeronautical Engineering. However, the difficulty of math subjects made him decide to plan to shift to BS in Air Transportation (Pilot) but he doesn't have money. He's inviting me to join him in a business but the...

I would like some good colleges for satelite engineering also can I have a job description including the salary of a satelite engineer.

Hi all, I think this is a self help question, but I still need some advice. I am a Post Graduate Mechanical Engineer and started a job from past 6 months. Initially I enjoyed Engineering because I liked to be with passionate people and building some things. In addition I enjoyed learning...

I need to interview an electrical engineer for a school project and I've been looking on the internet for days how to do it. I need someone who has graduated from college and is working as an engineer, I would really appreciate it! What engineering skills have you developed in the past year...

I am a high school student in an engineering course. One of the main portions of my course is interviewing a professional in the field of my choosing, which is aerospace engineering. It would be great if someone would answer these question in order to broaden my knowledge about this field. 1...

Hello all, I would really like to get some opinions from other people on the following situation. The university I attend is not ABET accredited. To get around this, engineering 'tracks' are offered in our physics department. Outside of the physics program there is another program in the...

I am currently a transfer student doing a BA in physics and two minors in business. At this time I cannot change my major unless it is advisable to go back and complete a BS in physics instead of completing a BA. I want to be able to secure my chances of landing a entry level Drilling...

Hi guys hope all of you are doing well. I am a 24 year old guy, I recently graduated with my Bachelors in civil engineering. I have been working in Construction logistics and as a building permit reviewer for the local municipality for about 2 years. I find civil engineering a nice field to work...

I am a high school sophomore, and a year-long project for my engineering class involves a series of five or six interview questions with a nuclear engineer. I don't know if this is in the right category, but please reply if you can help. The file is attached to prove my point.

I am a mechanical engineer with 2 1/2years working experience. I have a Bachelor degree in Science (Mechanical Engineering). Physics is one of my favorite subject when I was in high school. Even though I already graduated from University, during my free time, I will self study Physics. I have an...

I'am doing my undergrad first year in Electronics and communication engineering..I want to know what are all the practices which will make me a good electronics engineer...I usually like solving tough problems and I also try to learn the depth of my subject..If mathematical rigor is what makes...

One thing I always enjoyed about doing work is working with your hands and getting "dirty" so to say. I like putting in a hard day's work that has a physical aspect to it. But I also really like doing the math and thinking critically and solving hard and complex problems using a more mental and...

Hello! I am on my last year of study for my bachelor degree in Mechatronics. Looking back at my courses I can say that what I want to do with my life is mathematical modelling of systems (Be they technical, financial, whatever). My favorite courses so far were the mathematical ones and the...

I was imagining in the future with technological and moral advancement, there might be a drive to engineer an ecosystem without conflict an pain i.e. no predatory or parasitical relationships. It would only be a natural progression from veganism to wish to stop animals from causing pain to...

Hello Everyone, First I would like to thank you for allowing me to post in this community and Would like to Give a brief background about me: BEng (Hons) Degree: Aerospace Engineering from UK MSc Degree: Advanced methods of Aeronautical Engineering from UK Basically a Fresh Graduate...

Homework Statement Hi, I am currently a high school freshman enrolled in an Engineering program for the next 4 years. I applied for this program because I've been fascinated by Science and Technology for practically my whole life. There isn't a day that goes by where I don't use some sort of...

I have been preparing to enter an engineering program for next year, a program that splits the first year of a real engineering program into 2 years allowing an easier transition in the full program. I am still uncertain of whether or not I am smart enough to become a competent engineer, I...

Hi guys, I'm a mathematics graduate who will be going back to university in 2015 to study mechanical engineering, but have a question that I hope can be answered here. I feel that the financial industry that I'm currently working in is not the place for me, as it's quite soulless and...

I am an Electronics Engineer and is heavily troubling my mind for one year already what master degree to pick up,i know i have to make a wise choice.This is how i define wise choice: 1.A master degree should be a respected degree(obviously and the university) to a strict employer's eye.A...

Hi there, I am currently in my last year of high school in New Zealand and looking to become and engineer or a surgeon. I am interested in all types of engineering and the college that I will be going to next year ( The University of Auckland ) offers many types of engineering. Should I pursue...

I've posted questions on other forums asking people why they became engineers, and the majority of people claimed they did it because of a passion for building things, interested in how things work, etc. However, when doing a search on this forum, I stumbled upon this thread...

I would like to know if you can tell me the name of websites where I can put an ad to recruit a temporary chemical engineer. I am looking for an alcohol technologist who can make the drawings of a small distillery for the production of extra neutral alcohol at 96.2% for beverages. The raw...

Hello. I currently hold a B.Sc in Chemistry with a double minor in Math and Business Administration. I have had great marks throughout my degree and qualify for Graduate Studies. Upon conducting research into pursuing a masters-phD in Chemistry, I have decided against it and will be furthering...

I have a list of questions I'd like to ask an electrical engineer. Not only is this for an assignment, but I truly would like to see why the responding electrical engineer chose this path. If you would please leave your email after responding to all the questions that would be great. You won't...