"Electrical Engineering Overview"
Prepared as part of the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center (www.careercornerstone.org)
Electrical Engineering Overview
The Field - Preparation - Industry Sectors - Day In The Life - Earnings -
Employment - Career Path Forecast - Professional Organizations
The Field
Electrical and electronics engineers conduct research, and
design, develop, test, and oversee the development of
electronic systems and the manufacture of electrical and
electronic equipment and devices. From the global
positioning system that can continuously provide the
location of a vehicle to giant electric power generators,
electrical and electronics engineers are responsible for a
wide range of technologies.
Electrical and electronics engineers design, develop, test,
and supervise the manufacture of electrical and electronic
equipment. Some of this equipment includes broadcast and communications systems; electric
motors, machinery controls, lighting, and wiring in buildings, automobiles, aircraft, and radar
and navigation systems; and power generating, controlling, and transmission devices used by
electric utilities. Many electrical and electronics engineers also work in areas closely related to
computers.
Preparation
If your goal is to achieve a fulfilling career, building the groundwork will take some care. While
in school, keep your options as wide as possible -- the further you go, the narrower your focus
must become. While the decision to major and minor is an important step, your decision should
not be limited to an engineering curriculum or even to the classroom.
Accredited Programs
Those interested in a career in electrical engineering should
consider reviewing engineering programs that are accredited
by ABET, Inc. ABET accreditation is based on an evaluation of
an engineering program's student achievement, program
improvement, faculty, curricular content, facilities, and
institutional commitment.
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