Career as physicist in electrical engeneering?

[Rhian]

I am a physicist (master, PhD) and have a job opportunity in an electrical engeneering company.

Does anyone have experiences with this situation?
What is a possible career path?

My first impression is that people with a Masters in EE possibly outperform
any physicist because of their intense electronic training.

What does one has to know? Are there any essential books, blogs,
newsletters?

Thanks for help.

 

[fss]

These kinds of questions get really tiresome.

Yes, [profession A] can work as a [profession B] if you can convince the hiring manager you're qualified.

 

[Mike_In_Plano]

Most EE's are grilled heavily in analysis before leaving school, but are of limited use until they've spent time in their industry, grown accustomed to their tool sets, and demonstrated some proficiency in a particular branch.
There are many variations on electrical engineering: Industrial, Controls, Control Systems, Analog design, Digital design, Power Electronics, Power Switching, Test and Measurement, Systems, Reliability and Quality...

Generally, your disposition and inherent skills will lead to one, and you need at least two years in a given discipline to build up the specific skills.

- Mike