Career questions tagged electrical-engineering
As a foundation student, how do I choose future pathway?
Hi, I am a foundation student at UN Malaysia. Recently, I was studying C language and LLM foundations along with Claude courses. However, know I look also in the direction of Electrical-engineering, especially automation.
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I am a senior in high school and wonder what jobs can I get in the sports tech world with a mechanical or electrical engineering degree, specifically if I want to work on sports devices, wearables, and performance technology? I am leaning more towards getting a EE degree just because the high demand & pay but I'm still doing my research.
My question is what would a day-in-the-life of an electrical engineer consist of Would this job require college/schooling/an apprenticeship as-well??
I'm in 11th grade and I honestly have a rough idea on what I'm interested in pursuing (Electrical Engineering) but I don't know for sure if this is the career for me. I know it requires a lot of brainpower and it is a harder career to pursue. My dad said basically I would be guiding the electricians on the job site and mostly sitting creating designs/etc. not really doing the hard hands-on work that beats up your body. I have good grades and a high GPA, I have a 23 on the ACT (still trying to improve that), and I live in Southern Mississippi on the Gulf Coast. I would like to help people when I get older, preferably directly and indirectly. And I don't really want to sit in a desk ALL day, but I don't mind the occasional couple hours of working while sitting. I don't think I'd want to go into the military. I know that I'm probably gonna need to go to some sort of school after high-school to cover Tri-Care for my medical stuff. I don't know how long I would need to go to school for though.
Electrical vs. Industrial Engineering
I’m a high school student trying to choose between Electrical Engineering and Industrial Engineering, and I’m considering universities in both Europe and the United States. I want to be honest: I’m not currently passionate about Electrical Engineering specifically. A major reason I’m considering it is the career opportunities and earning potential, and I’m willing to work very hard to become good at it. I’m currently doing AS-Level Math and Physics, but I would describe myself as an average student in math/science rather than naturally gifted. Industrial Engineering is actually the engineering field I’m most interested in because I like the combination of engineering, business, economics, optimization, and problem-solving. However, I’m worried about the job market and earning potential for Industrial Engineers, especially in Europe and the US. For someone with my background: 1. How difficult is Electrical Engineering actually at university? 2. Can an average math/science student realistically succeed in EE with enough studying, tutoring, and persistence? 3. What are the main career paths and earning potential for Electrical vs. Industrial Engineering in Europe and the US? 4. Is choosing EE mainly for its stronger job market and salary potential a reasonable decision if I don’t currently have a strong interest in electricity/electronics? 5. If you were in my position, would you choose the field you find more interesting (Industrial Engineering) or the one with potentially stronger technical career opportunities (Electrical Engineering)? 6. What do you wish you had known before choosing your engineering major? I’d especially appreciate answers from people who have actually studied or worked in Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
For mining electrical engineers, how do you balance powerful tools and worker safety ?
How do you balance keeping powerful mining equipment running while making sure workers remain safe ?
How do technologies such as automatic robotics and AI change the job of mining electrical engineering?
How do technologies such as automatic robotics and AI change the job of mining electrical engineering?
Mining electrical engineer, what advice would you give someone like me?
What advice would you give someone like me to aim for in this role?
As a mining electrical engineer, what changes do you see impacting the job in the next 5 years?
What changes do you see impacting the job in the next 5 years? How do you steam motivated and continue growing in this position?
As a mining electrical engineer, what are the biggest challenges your face?
What are the biggest challenges that you face? What new skills have you had to learn?
As a mining electrical engineer, walk through a typical day.
Walk through a typical day -what parts excite you most?
As an mining electrical engineer. What steps did you take to land this job? What skills were most critical in your early career?
Mining electrical engineering
How can I get Vacation work opportunities for an Electrical Engineering Student in Johannesburg?
I’m a third-year Electrical Engineering student at the University of the Witwatersrand, and as part of my graduation requirements I need to complete 29 days of vacation work. I’ve already applied to the advertised opportunities and company websites I could find, but I’m struggling to secure a placement. I’m also on LinkedIn, but I’m unsure about the best way to approach people there — who to contact, how to ask professionally, and whether networking directly is appropriate. If anyone has advice, recommendations, or knows of companies still accepting vacation work students, I would really appreciate the help.
What a good paying job for a 15 year old in high school?
I wanna be a electrician after high school
What kind of daily schedules do most electricians live by?
I'm pursuing becoming an Electrical Maintenance Technician and I'm curious what I can do now as a soon to be High School Graduate, to prepare best for that type of career path?
What advice would you give to a future engineer who wants to make a lasting impact rather than just simply earning a degree #Spring25?
I will be majoring in Electrical Engineering in Purdue North West.
Useful Skills for EE?
Next year I’m starting out as an EE major in college, but I find myself fidgeting at home wondering if I’m doing all I can to prepare myself. What are some skills that I can begin teaching myself to better prepare myself for going into electrical engineering? Some friends suggested coding, while others said to skip coding and learn 3D modeling. All of my friends have different answers, and they always start to bicker when I bring it up. My dream job is working on plane electrics systems if that helps narrow it down.
electrical engineering volunteering?
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, along with experience in quality assurance and system certification. I recently moved to Canada from Sri Lanka and am eager to begin my career in electrical engineering here. I would greatly appreciate any guidance on how to find volunteer opportunities in the electrical engineering field, as I am looking to gain local experience and strengthen my chances of securing a role in this industry.
How do you prepare yourself for life during and after college?#Spring26
I am a high school senior getting ready to go into college, and I am worried about everything involving life outside of high school. How to prepare to be away from everyone you know and start a new life? I am planning to go into electrical engineering in college and what to know when class load and difficulty.
What degree should you get while trying to major in Electrical Engineering?
How many years of college or what degrees do I need to get for Electrical Engineering, so I could have the best chance of getting into Electrical Engineering?
How much do electrical-engineers make in California yearly?
I'm interested in the pay.
What are the pros/cons to post-grad internships?
Hello, I'm a rising electrical engineer. I'll finish my degree in 3 years but I'll have to take a few pre-requisites over the summer. I might not have time for internships unless I cram 16 credit hours this summer. I wanted to know what my options were in terms of delaying graduation or taking internships post-graduation and the pros/cons for each. Am I missing something?
What are the main classes that are required in order to get a bachelors' degree in electrical engineering? #Spring26
For extra context, I plan on going to Western Carolina University in the fall of this year. I will be a freshman.
How should I go about joining a research group or project?
I'm about to go into my sophomore year at Penn State's main campus as a declared Computer Engineer and I really want to start researching; I also am obtaining a minor in Quantum Information Science and Engineering. I am most interested in the hardware side of computer engineering and want to learn more about photonics and its applicability to circuitry. Seeing as there are no professors researching that here, how should I go about starting a project for that or finding someone else who is interested?
What skills can I begin to practice before I get into my first year of electrical engineering?
Additionally, what tools can I familiarise myself with, including study material and tricks s'il vous plaît?
How can I determine what is the best kind of Engineering for me?
I know I have to go to college and get a Bachelor's degree and obtain my PE license, but I'm just not sure entirely of which specific Engineering degree I really want to pursue. I am stuck between a few kinds such as Civil, Electrical, Architectural, and Constructional. I love to work outside and to use my hands and to think.
What is the hardest part of being an Engineer.?
Hello, I am a 7th grade student at Crane Middle School, I was wondering what is the hardest about being Engineer. I was also wondering what a normal day would look like and if different types of engineers would need more or less education. Ever since I was little I always loved to make things out of empty can and old cardboard. I have always been interested in engineering and construction, I also love to learn how machines work like lawn mowers and weed wackers.
What are options of majors i can take if im interested in engineering?
Im in high school and i found i like engineering but im not taking a engineering class at school. Im not knowledgeable on the different paths i can go.
Electrical Engineering and digital nomad friendly jobs?
Hello. I am currently on my third gap year. Which I am very ashamed of but unfortunately I had health issues. I applied to Architecture but if I don’t get in I must have a plan B since Architecture is limited number. I’d like to do a fully remote job in the future because I want to live in Thailand. My main passion is Architecture but if I don’t get in I am thinking about Industrial Design or Electrical Engineering. I am thinking more about Electrical Engineering because I enjoy physics but my main worry is that it’s not digital nomad friendly. I also like Industrial Design because i’d like to get creative as well but I am scared that I will be unemployed though it’s the most remote friendly because of UX design etc. What should I do? I will be 22 this year and I want a safe path that wont force me to get another bachelor or master’s degree. I studied Computer Science for a few months but I hated coding though it was the most remotely friendly. Is it possible to get entry level jobs completely remotely with Electrical Engineering degree? I live in the Netherlands but I am not dutch
Is there a way to find more competitions?
I am trying to find a website that allows me to search for competitions (STEM, technology, computer science, engineering, etc.), especially those that would be good for colleges like MIT. One like the Institute of Competition Sciences(ICS), but for a bigger range & more advanced search.
What to choose between Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering?
"I'm a 10th-grade student trying to choose between Mechanical Engineering (MechE) and Electrical Engineering (EE) for my future major and career. My priorities are: 1. Job stability and financial security. 2. Working in metropolitan or tech-hub areas (I want to avoid being trapped in remote industrial zones, which I've heard can happen in MechE). 3. Flexibility to pivot across sectors throughout my career. 4. A focus on building sustainable and environmentally friendly machines and technology(something I'me very passionate about), which both fields seem to enable. The reason where I'm having the most trouble deciding is my own preferences. MechE sounds familiar, working with tangible things and building stuff sounds fun. EE sounds a bit scary, for that matter, along with a bit arbritary. But I blame that on my lack of knowledge and am trying to fix that too. But, if there are any professionals who could give me some insight into : 1. What it’s like to study and work in MechE vs EE 2. Career opportunities, flexibility, and financial/job security in each field 3. How realistic it is to work on sustainable technology in each discipline 4. Any advice for someone trying to discover their passion in engineering (if you can recommend any articles, videos or even online courses to get an idea or introduction to the mentioned majors, I'll be very grateful) Thanks a lot in advance.