The Engineering The Engineering Profession (I) Profession (I) E10 - Introduction to E10 - Introduction to Engineering Engineering Charles W. Davidson Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering College of Engineering John Athanasiou John Athanasiou Spring 2010 Spring 2010 1
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The Engineering The Engineering Profession (I)Profession (I)
E10 - Introduction to EngineeringE10 - Introduction to Engineering
Charles W. DavidsonCharles W. Davidson
College of EngineeringCollege of Engineering
John AthanasiouJohn Athanasiou
Spring 2010Spring 2010
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Timeline to Engineering Education Timeline to Engineering Education and Professionand Profession
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Time (years)
Fr. So Jr Sr What Next?
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Questions and Decisions
a. Do I want to become an engineer?b. Which major do I select?c. Which specialization do I follow?d. Which job classification do I select?e. Where do I want to work?
• Type of industry• Geographic location• Office environment
f. Do I want to go into Engineering management?g. Can I apply my BS in Engineering in other fields?
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““What is a Profession”What is a Profession”11
1.1. Requires specialized and highly skilled Requires specialized and highly skilled knowledgeknowledge..2.2. Requires Requires academic trainingacademic training..3.3. Is Is regulatedregulated by professional bodies. by professional bodies.4.4. RequiresRequires examination of competence examination of competence. .
5.5. Function of professional work is Function of professional work is vital to societyvital to society..6.6. Professionals enjoy Professionals enjoy higher social statushigher social status..7.7. CompensationCompensation is higher than other occupations is higher than other occupations
8.8. Professionals must perform under a standard of Professionals must perform under a standard of professional behavior that requires adherence to the professional behavior that requires adherence to the highest principles of highest principles of legal and ethical conductlegal and ethical conduct22..
9.9. Requires Requires Continuing education Continuing education to keep current with to keep current with rapidly changing technology. rapidly changing technology.
BS is required for all entry level engineering Jobs.BS is required for all entry level engineering Jobs.
Engineers trained in one field, may also work in a related field of Engineers trained in one field, may also work in a related field of engineering:engineering:
Aero EAero E ME ME EE Comp.E EE Comp.E Chem E. Materials EChem E. Materials E
All 50 states require licensure for engineers who offer their services directly to the public.2
A. Engineer In Training A. Engineer In Training (ET)(ET)22
Engineering Fundamentals Exam Engineering Fundamentals Exam Senior in, or Graduate of, an ABET accredited Senior in, or Graduate of, an ABET accredited
programprogram
B. Professional EngineerB. Professional Engineer (PE ) (PE )22
BS-ABET BS-ABET Have passed, or be waived of, the ETHave passed, or be waived of, the ET 4-Years Work experience4-Years Work experience Exam by NCEESExam by NCEES
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Principles and Practice of EngineeringPrinciples and Practice of Engineering
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FE examThe FE exam is typically the first step in the process leading to the P.E. license. It is designed for students who are close to finishing an undergraduate engineering degree.
The FE exam contains 180 multiple-choice questions and is split into a morning session (120 questions) and an afternoon session (60 questions). You will be provided an FE Supplied-Reference Handbook on exam day. The exam lasts eight hours and is administered in April and October.
Whether the end result is a Whether the end result is a productproduct,, a a processprocess or or serviceservice, engineers need to consider , engineers need to consider safety, safety, reliability reliability, , cost-effectiveness.cost-effectiveness.66
Engineering is a career based on Engineering is a career based on
logicallogical, , systematicsystematic problem solvingproblem solving, ,
generally in high-tech, industrial, or scientific generally in high-tech, industrial, or scientific fields. fields.
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What Engineers Do? What Engineers Do? (a review)(a review)44
1.1. DesignDesign products. products.2.2. DesignDesign machinery to machinery to buildbuild and and testtest these these
products.products.3.3. DesignDesign Plants in which those products are Plants in which those products are
made.made.4.4. DesignDesign the systems that ensure the quality the systems that ensure the quality
and efficiency of the manufacturing process.and efficiency of the manufacturing process.5.5. DesignDesign, , planplan and and supervisesupervise the the
construction of buildings, highways, transit construction of buildings, highways, transit systems.systems.
6.6. DevelopDevelop and and implementimplement ways to extract, ways to extract, process and use raw materials such as process and use raw materials such as petroleum and natural gas.petroleum and natural gas.
7.7. Harness the power of the Harness the power of the sunsun, and , and windwind to to satisfy the nations power needs.satisfy the nations power needs.
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What Engineering Work Have You Done in What Engineering Work Have You Done in E10?E10?
Research: – Excel, Inventor 2008, Statics, Research: – Excel, Inventor 2008, Statics, (Learning Curve) (Learning Curve) Aerodynamics, Strength of materials, Aerodynamics, Strength of materials, Communication, EasyC, Signal theory Communication, EasyC, Signal theory..
Design: – Turbine, Support structure. (CE, ME, Aero)Design: – Turbine, Support structure. (CE, ME, Aero)
Robot SWR and HDR (EE, Comp E, ME, SWR E)Robot SWR and HDR (EE, Comp E, ME, SWR E)
Build Parts Build Parts (Mfg)(Mfg): – Blades (z-printer), Turbine Assy, IRB Assy, : – Blades (z-printer), Turbine Assy, IRB Assy, Robot Car Assy. Robot Car Assy.
Assembly: _ Support structure, Motor installation. (CE, ME)Assembly: _ Support structure, Motor installation. (CE, ME)
_ IRB, Robot car (EE, ME) _ IRB, Robot car (EE, ME)
Test E. -Develops and conducts tests to verify that a new product meets design specs.
-Products are tested for structural integrity, performance, and reliability .
-Testing is performed under all expected environmental conditions.
-Knowledge of statistics,
product and process
specifications.
-Measurement techniques.
-Fundamental engineering
aspects of the design
Operations
or Plant E.
-Selects sites for facilities-
-Specifies the layout for all facets
of the operation
-Selects the fixed equipment for climate control, lighting, and communication
-Responsible for maintenance and modifications
Industrial engineering,
economics and law
Title Function SKILLS/Knowledge
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From Student to Professional EngineerFrom Student to Professional EngineerStep 3Step 3
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BS/MS
Majors SpecializationFunctional
(Job) Classification
Company Levels
Company Levels Company Levels (Publicly owned)(Publicly owned)
..
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Corporate Management
COBBoard of Directors
CEOCFOCOOCTO-------------------------------V.P. of MarketingV.P. of EngineeringV.P. of MFGV.P. of …………..------------------------------Director of ….Director of ….
Management
Plant Mgt.Functional Mgt.*Project Mgt.Line Mgt.……
Engineering
Fellow*Senior E.Project E. or Lead E.Advisory*Staff*Sr. Associate E.*Engineer or “Entry Level”
* Large Co.
EmployersEmployers
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1. What employers are looking in new graduates?
2. A major employer’s checklist of of desired attributes of engineering graduates*
1. What employers are looking in new graduates?
A major employer’s checklist of desired attributes of engineering graduates*
• Boeing co/ASEE PRISM 12/96
What employers are looking in new What employers are looking in new graduates?graduates?88
• Fast learnersFast learners
• Team playersTeam players
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Group A: Good Understanding of:Group A: Good Understanding of:
1.1. Engineering science fundamentalsEngineering science fundamentals::a. a. Physical and life science.Physical and life science.
(understanding engineering).(understanding engineering).3.3. Good communication skills:Good communication skills:
a. Writtena. Written b. Verbalb. Verbal c. Graphicc. Graphic d. Listeningd. Listening
Group A: Good Understanding of:Group A: Good Understanding of:
1.1. Engineering science fundamentalsEngineering science fundamentals::a. a. Physical and life science.Physical and life science.
b. Information technology.b. Information technology. c. Math (including statistics)c. Math (including statistics)
22. . The design and manufacturing processThe design and manufacturing process (understanding engineering).(understanding engineering).3.3. Good communication skills:Good communication skills:
a. Writtena. Written b. Verbalb. Verbal c. Graphicc. Graphic d. Listeningd. Listening
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1. Engineering science fundamentals: a. Physical and life science.
b. Information technology.
c. Math (including statistics)
2. The design and manufacturing process
(understanding engineering).
3. Good communication skills:
a. Written
b. Verbal
c. Graphic
d. Listening
Group B: Basic understanding of:Group B: Basic understanding of:
1.1. The context in which engineering is practiced, The context in which engineering is practiced, includingincluding::
-- Economics/business practiceEconomics/business practice
- History- History
- The environment- The environment
- Customer and social needs- Customer and social needs
2.2. A multidisciplinary systems perspective.A multidisciplinary systems perspective.
3.3. The importance of teamwork. The importance of teamwork.
3.3. Ethical standards Ethical standards
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Group CGroup C
1.1. Curiosity and a Curiosity and a LLife ife LLong desire to ong desire to LLearnearn. . ((LLLLLL or or LL33))
2.2. Ability to think critically and creatively as well Ability to think critically and creatively as well as independently and cooperatively. as independently and cooperatively.
1.1. Flexibility – the ability and the self- confidenceFlexibility – the ability and the self- confidenceto adopt. to adopt.
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BachelorsBachelors of Scienceof Science in Engineering in Engineering::The Key to “Maaaaany” DoorsThe Key to “Maaaaany” Doors33
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Directions After BS “Engineering”Directions After BS “Engineering”
1.1. Advanced Degrees-Academic Institutions Advanced Degrees-Academic Institutions (Teaching, researching, publishing, community involvement)(Teaching, researching, publishing, community involvement)
Could 007 Have Been an Engineer?Could 007 Have Been an Engineer?
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BSEngineering
CIA
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CIA- Electrical Engineer
- Work Schedule: Full Time Salary: $60,669 – $89,365 Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area
- CIA is seeking qualified Electrical Engineers to be responsible for projects requiring analog, digital and RF circuit design and fabrication.
Minimum requirements include a BS in electrical engineering, with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Ability, skills and knowledge in electrical circuits design principles; theoretical and practical design and fabrication of electronic circuits/systems containing discrete RF, passive, digital, analog, microcontroller and mechanical components; substantial hands-on experience with electronic circuit-level troubleshooting; …
www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/index.html
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CIA- Materials Engineer
Work Schedule: Full Time Salary: $60,669 – $89,365 Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area
The Materials Engineer will be responsible for designing, fabricating and assembling all forms of complex polymeric, co-polymeric and composite devices, from initial concept through deployment.
Minimum requirements include a degree in materials science or plastic engineering, as well as knowledge and understanding of thermoset and thermoplastic materials and manufacturing processes used to develop and produce devices. Applicants must also be able to recognize and duplicate surface finishes and textures; understand color analysis for the purpose of color matching paints and pigments using a spectrophotometer; be well versed in adhesive technology, and familiar with various sealant and potting compounds; and be familiar with various rapid prototyping systems (SLA, FDM, etc.). Hands-on experience with silicone mold making and various plastics part processing machinery (injection molding machines, thermoforming, rotational casting machines, etc.) is also required, as is travel, both domestic and foreign.
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CIA- Mechanical Engineer
Work Schedule: Full Time Salary: $60,669 – $89,365 Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area
The Mechanical Engineer will be involved with CNC applications in an engineering design and development prototype shop.
Responsibilities will include using Pro-E models to create CNC tool paths and programs required to manufacture parts, and leading efforts for postprocessor development and implementation. Candidates must be able to fill the CAM gap between engineering and machine production, and have the ability to troubleshoot existing Pro/NC programs, sequences and procedures, recommending new software and processes to streamline production efforts. This person will also be instrumental in training new personnel and existing operators.Minimum requirements include a BS in mechanical engineering, a two-year technical certificate and extensive experience including machine design, as well as 3+ years of NC programming experience (multi-axis milling and lathe). Software customization, CA
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Systems Engineer
Work Schedule: Full Time Salary: $60,669 – $89,365 Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area
Formulate, identify, analyze and define requirements. Identify, analyze and define user needs and translates those requirements into a lifecycle system operations concept, specifications and system level requirements. Prepare, validate and maintain system and segment documentation. Controls and validates the technical specifications. Formulate and define the technical scope and objectives of the project.
Minimum qualifications include a BS/MS in aerospace/aeronautical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering, with 5-10 years of experience in systems engineering, systems management or the equivalent
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Engineering Careers at CIAEngineering Careers at CIA College Students – Scientists & Engineers
Electrical EngineerElectrical Engineer Materials EngineerMaterials Engineer Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineer Program Management Engineer Research ScientistResearch Scientist Science, Technology, and Weapons AnalystScience, Technology, and Weapons Analyst Systems Engineer Technical Operations OfficerTechnical Operations Officer ( www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/index.html ( www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/index.html ))
The Engineering ProfessionThe Engineering Profession
Thank you Thank you
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ReferencesReferences
1.1. C. Fledderman-Engineering Ethics, (PH)C. Fledderman-Engineering Ethics, (PH)
2.2. www.nspe.orgwww.nspe.org
3.3. Picture: www.wikipedia.com and www.google.com/ images Picture: www.wikipedia.com and www.google.com/ images
4.4. //bls.gov (U.S. Department of Labor and Statistics. //bls.gov (U.S. Department of Labor and Statistics.