What Does a Day in the Life of an Electrical/Electronic Engineer Look Like?

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Electrical and Electronic Engineers engage in diverse tasks that vary significantly based on their specialization. Common activities include circuit design, system testing, and project management. Engineers frequently utilize mathematical concepts and work extensively with hardware components. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding specific engineering fields to gain insight into daily responsibilities.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of circuit design principles
  • Familiarity with system testing methodologies
  • Knowledge of project management in engineering contexts
  • Proficiency in mathematical concepts relevant to engineering
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  • Research specific areas of electrical engineering such as power systems or embedded systems
  • Explore software tools for circuit simulation like LTspice or Multisim
  • Learn about project management frameworks applicable to engineering projects
  • Investigate advanced mathematical techniques used in engineering analysis
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering students, professionals seeking career insights, and individuals interested in the practical applications of engineering concepts.

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Hi

I'm interested to know what Electrical/Electronic Engineers spend their day doing and the projects they work on. I have looked up some career descriptions, but they are very generic and lack the "real world" feel. So I'm hoping that some kind folks (EE's) will post their job description and work day tasks. As much detail as possible would be awesome. How much math do you use? Do yu work with a lot of hardware?

I feel this could be very enlightening for other members too, so hopefully we can get some good answers. Thanks in advance.

Blacksheep
 
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The answer varies greatly depending on which specific area of electrical engineering you're interested in.
 

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