What are career options for an Electronics Engineer?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the career options available for Electronics Engineers, particularly in the context of job opportunities, necessary qualifications, and additional courses that may enhance employability. Participants explore various aspects of the field, including distinctions between electronics and electrical engineering.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks guidance on career options and job availability for Electronics Engineers, expressing uncertainty about the industry landscape.
  • Another participant questions whether the term "Electronics" refers to a Master's Degree or a Bachelor's Degree, noting that postgraduate education opportunities differ from undergraduate ones.
  • A participant shares their experience, indicating that electronics engineering is perceived as more hands-on and less rigorous compared to electrical engineering, which is broader and more mathematical.
  • Some participants mention that graduates in electronics engineering often work in maintenance and process technician roles, suggesting a preference for practical work over desk jobs.
  • Links to external resources are provided for further exploration of career options in electronics engineering.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the distinctions between electronics and electrical engineering, with no consensus on the implications for career opportunities. The discussion remains unresolved regarding specific job roles and the necessity of additional courses.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the assumptions made about the definitions of electronics and electrical engineering, as well as the lack of specific job roles mentioned. The scope of the discussion does not cover all potential career paths or educational requirements.

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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
  1. What are career options for an Electronics Engineer?
  2. What kind of jobs are available in the industry for an Electronics Engineer ?
  3. Should I do any extra courses from job recruitment point of view ?
 
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ramdas said:
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
  1. What are career options for an Electronics Engineer?
  2. What kind of jobs are available in the industry for an Electronics Engineer ?
  3. Should I do any extra courses from job recruitment point of view ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_engineer
 
Do you mean Electronics as in an Master's Degree or Electrical as in a Bachelor's Degree?

Post Graduate education opportunities are different from a plain four year degree.
 
In my experience during school and work electronics engineering and electrical engineering are different things. Electronics engineering is more hands on, applicable and (right or wrong) considered less rigorous. Electrical engineering is more broad, more mathematical and more common. At my job we have many electronics engineering graduates working as maintenance and process technicians. They generally like to get their hands dirty more than the "real" engineers who sit at a desk most of the day.
 
JakeBrodskyPE said:
Do you mean Electronics as in an Master's Degree or Electrical as in a Bachelor's Degree?

Post Graduate education opportunities are different from a plain four year degree.
I am currently studying 4 years undergraduate course in Electronics Engineering. So I want to ask that what kind of jobs are available to me and which extra courses should I study as a plus point from recruitment point of view ?
 
JakeBrodskyPE said:
Do you mean Electronics as in an Master's Degree or Electrical as in a Bachelor's Degree?

Post Graduate education opportunities are different from a plain four year degree.
I am currently studying 4 years undergraduate course in Electronics Engineering. So I want to ask that what kind of jobs are available to me and which extra courses should I study as a plus point from recruitment point of view ?
 

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