Electronics Engineering is one of the largest and fastest growing industries. It covers a wide range of applications we use daily and which make our life easier and enjoyable such as Television, Radio, computers, telecommunication etc. They helps us to see, hear and communicate over vast distances and do things faster. Electronics has a major role in improving productivity in industries like oil, energy, agriculture and so many other important sectors of economy. In steel, petroleum and chemical industries it is the electronic devices that direct, control and test production processes. Health care industry depend on electronic instruments to perform chemical tests and to check body functions. The safety in transportation, factories and mines and in homes rely heavily on electronics. The uses are endless. An Electronics engineer must find new solutions to the practical problems affecting our daily lives. An electronics engineer will work in team with other specialists to design, fabricate, produce, test and supervise the manufacture of complex products and systems i.e electronic equipments and components for a number of industries including hospitals, computer industry, electronic data processing systems for communication and in defense etc. They supervise production and manufacturing processes and oversee installation and maintenance. Electronics engineers work with devices that use extremely small amounts of power.
Electronics is the technology associated with electronic circuits and systems, and is one of the major branches of electrical engineering. Electronics engineers use scientific knowledge of the behavior and effects of electrons to design, develop and test components, devices, systems or equipment that use electricity as part of their source of power. These components include capacitors, diodes, resistors and transistors. Electronics engineers usually work in cross-functional project teams with colleagues in other branches of engineering. Work can be found in a variety of areas as electronics are used in many things including:
Acoustics.
Defense.
Medical instruments.
Mobile phones.
Nanotechnology;
Radio and satellite communication;
Robotics.
Electronics engineers work on a project through all its stages; from the initial brief for a concept, through the design and development stage, to the testing of one or more prototypes, and through to the final manufacture and implementation of a new product or system.
Exact duties vary, depending on the industry, but tasks may include:
Discussing proposals with clients;
Working with colleagues to design new systems, circuits and devices or develop existing technology;
Testing theoretical designs;
Writing specifications and technical reports;
Following defined development processes;
Systematically improving the detailed design of a piece of electronic equipment;
Ensuring that a product will work with devices developed by others, can be made again reliably, and will perform consistently in specified operating environments;
Creating user-friendly interfaces;
Ensuring safety regulations are met;
Project planning and preparing budgets;
Attending meetings with subcontractors;
Supervising technicians, craftspeople and other colleagues;
Keeping up to date with developments in technologies and regulations.
Skills required
Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Equipment Maintenance -- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Repairing -- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.
Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Systems Analysis -- Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
An electronic engineer’s job in different industries
Electronics is now an important part of the automotive industry, for example for engine control units, dashboard indicators, air-conditioning, safety systems, braking systems and info-trainmen systems.
If you join the defense industry, expect to expand your knowledge of different engineering disciplines. BAE System’s enterprise integration manager Paul Jones comments: ‘At BAE systems – and at most other defense companies – engineers today mainly work at system level. Defense systems are now so integrated that engineers need to operate cross-discipline, for example using a mixture of mechanical, electronic and electrical engineering knowledge.’
In the electronics sector you could work in roles such as design engineering (designing a product or component prior to launch) or applications engineering (supporting a product for its entire life).
Electronic engineering graduates are very welcome in the fast moving consumer goods industry. In this sector they will often develop a broad engineering skill set rather than focusing solely on electronic engineering issues.
In the rail engineering sector, ‘Electronic engineers could be involved with signaling and advanced railway control systems, as well as telecoms,’ says Jerry England, group asset management director at Network Rail. He adds: ‘It may be worth noting that we own and operate the third largest telecoms network in the UK.’
Neil Pullen, head of business planning for the transmission construction division at National Grid, describes roles for electronic engineers in the utilities sector. He comments: ‘Electronic engineers can find many roles in telecoms. There are also many roles for them in energy, for example designing and running complex control systems – eg those needed to run the National Grid or to control a nuclear power station.’
Electronic engineering graduates are typically accepted into the following industries. However, different employers will have different requirements, so do check out companies individually.
Aerospace industry
Automotive industry
Construction industry
Defense industry
Electronics industry
Fast moving consumer goods industry
Marine industry
Oil and gas industry
Pharmaceuticals industry
Power generation industry
Rail industry
Telecoms
Utilities industry
Earnings
In 2002, the median salaries received by electrical engineers were $68,180 annually. The middle 50 percent received salaries between $54,550 and $84,670 while the lowest 10 percent earned below $44,780. The highest 10 percent earned above $100,980. In 2002, the median annual earnings in the industries which employed the largest numbers of electrical engineers were:
Scientific research and development services – $77,410
Semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing – $72,670
Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution – $71,640
Navigational, measuring, electro-medical, and control instruments manufacturing – $70,430
Architectural, engineering, and related services – $66,980
Recruiting Companies
BEL -Bharat Electronics Limited
ECIL -Electronics Corporation India Limited
DRDO -Defense Research and Development Organization
BSNL JTO -Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Junior Telecom Officers
SAIL -Steel Authority of India Limited
GAIL -Gas Authority of India Limited
HAL -Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
NTPC -National Thermal Power Corporation
ONGC -Oil and Natural Nas Commission Limited
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL)
CMC Ltd
Amara Raja Batteries Ltd
Bartronics India Ltd
Cranes Software International Ltd
Datamatics Global Services
Dell India Private Ltd
Delta Energy Systems (India) Pvt Ltd
Educomp Solutions Ltd
EMC India
Eveready
Bharti Airtel Ltd
Industries India Ltd
Exide Industries Ltd
Bharti Teletech
ISRO- -Indian Space Research Organization
How do I get there?
Option 1:
Entry is possible without a third level qualification which means jobs are open to graduates from all disciplines, but relevant qualifications are becoming increasingly more in demand by employers. In addition, most employers ask for some previous experience within the Electronics Engineering.
To be a Electronics engineer you should have:
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent technical knowledge
Good team working skills
The ability to priorities and plan effectively
A high level of computer literacy, particularly computer-aided design
Good commercial awareness
The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Good problem-solving skills and a creative approach for new ideas
Postgraduate study
ME in Electronics Engineering.
Specific entry requirements
Previous relevant work experience is often a requirement.
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