Career questions tagged engineering
How much experience do I need to get hired as an airframe welder? What certifications and degrees should I strive for?
I am currently enrolled in a trade school of sorts. I am learning to weld and receiving certifications in metalworking and I need to prepare for my dream career by planning it out before it's too late and I don't know where to go.
What should i do if i want to major in chemical engineering but the university im planning to go to doesn’t offer said program. I was thinking of majoring in materials science and engineering and getting a minor in chemistry. Could that potentially land me any chemical engineering jobs, or should I reconsider what im planning to do?
Hello! Im in 11th grade and absolutely love both engineering and chemistry.
What would be a good plan for someone wanting to become an acoustic/noise control engineer?
I was planning on getting two degrees: one in math and the second in physics. Then I want to get a masters and doctorate in acoustics from Penn State. I then started researching the Institue of Noise Control Engineering. Would it be a good idea to apply for membership to INCE after graduate school? Should I do it earlier? Should I wait? Should I do it at all? Then I want to complete all three INCE courses in noise control engineering. Is board certification worth it?
Are there any careers that would allow me to pursue nuclear engineering AND musical theater ?
My current goal is to double major in those two subjects at University of Michigan (hopefully with a scholarship, as it's out of state and EXPENSIVE), but from what I've found, it's practically impossible to find a way to do them both "in the real world" I don't want to look back and regret not doing theater, but I know it's not the most practical career. I'm not the best at nuclear science or engineering, but I have time to improve my skills. Is there anything out there for me (that pays well, LOL)?
What do I need to begin my career in Mechatronics engineering?
I have a degree in mechanical engineering and I'm looking to specialise in Mechatronics engineering
What colleges/universities should I apply to?
Hi, I'm a high school junior who's trying to figure out which colleges to apply to in August. I want to major in Mechanical Engineering. I want to go out of state for college and to one that's known for its engineering program. The problem is money. I'm interested in the University of Florida and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign but I don't know if they give good financial aid, especially to a student from out of state. I have 4.0 gpa unweighted, have been taking concurrent enrollment since the ninth grade, will graduate with also graduate high school an associate's of science, and have some pretty alright extracurriculars. I just barely took the ACT, so I don't know my score yet but think it'll be around 29-32. I also qualify for maximum financial aid from the FAFSA. What colleges would be a good fit for me, especially since my financial situation is very bad?
How does one (a high school student) gain real-life experience in the engineering field?
Hi, I'm a high school junior who wants a real-life experience/job/internship in the engineering field to help me understand the career more. How do I find opportunities?
Nurse practitioner vs Engineering ?
i am not sure which engineering but i have to choose a major and i am stuck between getting a nursing degree then getting my nurse practitioner degree or going for engineering. i want stability and good pay. for nurse practitioner i plan on working in a clinic to have weekends and holidays off and also have less hours
What school is best to learn engineering?
I am planning on the school I would love to go so I can start planning ahead now
Looking for those who work in a field related to prosthetics/orthotics, biomedical engineering, or neuroscience to answer some interview questions for a school project?
Hi! I am a junior in high school who is looking for those in STEM related careers to answer some interview questions. I am preparing for college and trying to discover what job I would like to pursue after college. Thank you! Interview Questions: 1. What is your job title? What is the name of your workplace? 2. How did you choose this career? 3. What are your daily responsibilities? 4. What kind of skills do you need to perform your job? What was your major in college? Did your major help you gain these skills? 5. How much education or training is required/recommended for this occupation? What kind of degree would you recommend for someone going into this profession? 6. How many hours do you work per week? Are you expected to do overtime? 7. What kind of personality is best suited for this career? 8. What are the advantages and disadvantages of your job? 9. Do you feel your salary compensates you appropriately for the amount of work you do? 10. What can you tell me about advancement opportunities? Do you need to update your skills/ education to ensure advancement? 11. What do you see as the future outlook for this job? Are there going to be jobs available in this field for 5 years? 12. What kind of work/volunteer experience would help me discover if I am interested in pursuing this profession?
Is anyone open to being interviewed by a high school student interested in pursuing a STEM related career?
Hi! I am currently a junior in high school that is trying to complete my college portfolio. I am looking to interview someone who preferably works in a field related to prosthetics/orthotics, biomedical engineering, or neuroscience. The questions would be related to your job and how your experience working in that career has been.
What to choose to have a better career in the states ?
Got into Canadian top unis and Australian top unis Greetings. I got an offer letter from McGill University in Electrical Engineering and Software Engineering (co-op), and again, I got offer letters from UNSW, Monash Australia, and the University of Sydney, too, for a bachelor of engineering! No wonder Australian top universities that are t50 have way lower tuition fees than McGill University alone. As I am planning to do electrical engineering, which university will be really good for better career opportunities in the future? I will be moving to the to the USA after completing my undergrad in Australia or Canada for my Masters and career too! If I go to the top Australian university, which one is really good for electrical engineering? And most importantly McGill doesn't offer co-ops either! I was planning to choose those just because it has a good reputation in the states.
Is changing my schedule worth it for technical school ?
My school offers a program where juniors and seniors can apply to leave for their first two blocks to go to technical school. They earn four elective credits per year for this and can even earn college credit. They still have to earn enough credits to graduate, so sacrifices have to be made. In my case I would like to apply for their engineering and robotics program. Since I’ll only have two classes a day, I won’t be able to take a lot of the classes I want to. These are AP Calc C (I can take BC the previous year instead of AB), two additional years of French (including French 4 and AP), two years of band (I’ve been doing band since fourth grade; I play seven instruments), AP Comp Sci A, AP Chem (I’ve loved chemistry since third grade), and AP Psych. Will this look bad for college? Is it worth it?
Should I focus on DSP or acoustic engineering? Also, any steps to take towards these careers?
I like both math and audio, which initially led to me discovering DSP. However, I discovered acoustic engineering, which I find to be equally interesting. I have experience in theatre sound and music production. I’m also infrequently learning to code.
If I apply for electrical engineering, how many job opportunities would I have ?
I want to apply for electrical engineering for college, but in case if I change my mind, what other jobs could I have if I still apply for electrical engineering? Another question, what would you say is the must disliked part about electrical engineering.