The Engineering Profession (I)E10 - Introduction to Engineering

Charles W. DavidsonCollege of Engineering

John Athanasiou Spring 2010*

Timeline to Engineering Education and Profession

*Time (years)Fr.SoJrSrWhat Next?

*Questions and Decisions Do I want to become an engineer? Which major do I select? Which specialization do I follow? Which job classification do I select? Where do I want to work? Type of industry Geographic location Office environment Do I want to go into Engineering management? Can I apply my BS in Engineering in other fields?

*What is a Profession1Requires specialized and highly skilled knowledge.Requires academic training.Is regulated by professional bodies.Requires examination of competence.

Function of professional work is vital to society.Professionals enjoy higher social status.Compensation is higher than other occupations

Professionals must perform under a standard of professional behavior that requires adherence to the highest principles of legal and ethical conduct2. Requires Continuing education to keep current with rapidly changing technology.

*The Engineering ProfessionTraining, Qualifications, Advancements, LicensureBS is required for all entry level engineering Jobs.

Engineers trained in one field, may also work in a related field of engineering:

Aero E ME EE Comp.E Chem E. Materials E

All 50 states require licensure for engineers who offer their services directly to the public.2

*The Engineering ProfessionTraining, Qualifications, Advancements, LicensureA. Engineer In Training (ET)2

Engineering Fundamentals Exam Senior in, or Graduate of, an ABET accredited programB. Professional Engineer (PE )2

BS-ABET Have passed, or be waived of, the ET4-Years Work experienceExam by NCEESFundamentals of Engineering (FE)Principles and Practice of Engineering

*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 Handbookon exam day. The exam lasts eight hours and is administered in April and October.

http://www.ncees.org/Exams.php ..Chemical Civil Electrical Environmental Industrial Mechanical Other Disciplines

http://www.ncees.org/Exams/Study_materials.php?exam=FE

*Engineering -The ProfessionWhether the end result is a product, a process or service, engineers need to consider safety, reliability, cost-effectiveness.6

Engineering is a career based on logical, systematic problem solving, generally in high-tech, industrial, or scientific fields.

*What Engineers Do? (a review)4Design products.Design machinery to build and test these products.Design Plants in which those products are made.Design the systems that ensure the quality and efficiency of the manufacturing process.Design, plan and supervise the construction of buildings, highways, transit systems.Develop and implement ways to extract, process and use raw materials such as petroleum and natural gas.Harness the power of the sun, and wind to satisfy the nations power needs.

*What Engineering Work Have You Done in E10?Research: Excel, Inventor 2008, Statics, (Learning Curve) Aerodynamics, Strength of materials, Communication, EasyC, Signal theory. Design: Turbine, Support structure. (CE, ME, Aero) Robot SWR and HDR (EE, Comp E, ME, SWR E)

Build Parts (Mfg): Blades (z-printer), Turbine Assy, IRB Assy, Robot Car Assy.

Assembly: _ Support structure, Motor installation. (CE, ME) _ IRB, Robot car (EE, ME)

Test: Blade performance. ( Aero, EE, Excel ) _ Structure stiffness (EE, ME) _ IRB, Robot HDR/SWRCommunication: Technical presentation and report.

*General question

What kind of a pattern do we see on the last two pictures?

*.DesignDevelopmentTestManufacturingAssemblyReliabilityEngineering managementThe Engineering Process

Where do you see your self 10 years from now

*Profession, Professional Level, Environment, Location, .

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*Grad. Work Work Force ??? Fr. So Jr SrEIT ExamBS Engr.PE ExamProf. SocietiesSpecializationJob Classification?Professional Level?Engineering Management?

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To Engineer or Not?

Engineering Major?Job Classification ?Specialization?YesYesYesFair Well Send us a cardAeroECEChemEEECompEMEMajor DependentIndependent of MajorAnalytical EExperimental EDesign EDevelopment ETest EManufacturing. E

Other

*E10EE98ME15Math30MATE25MATE115CHE115EE97EE98EE110CMPE30CMPE110CMPE125CE99CE112CE160

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BSME

BSEE

BSCPE

BSCHE

BSCE

Solid Mechanics

Fluid Mechanics

Thermodynamics

Control Syst.

Digital Syst.

Commun. Syst. ;; ;;

Structural EngrGeothermalTransportation

Analytical E.

Research E.Design E.

Experimental E.Development E.

Test Engr.

Product Eng.Mfg E

Quality E

Sales/Marketing

CEOCTOCFOVP of..

Director Of..Prgrm MngrProject -Mngr

Sr Engr

Advisory

Staff E. Engr.

From Student ToProfessionalThe Time Line of the Engineering Profession 2004 J. Athanasiou

From Student to Professional EngineerStep 1*

BS/MS

MajorsME, EE, CESWR.E, Comp.E

Specialization

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MechatronicsMechanical, Electronic, Control and Computing systems.

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From Student to ProfessionalStep 2*

BS/MS

Majors

Specialization

Functional (Job) Classification

General Product Cycle*Feasibility study$$$IdeaConcept

Design/ModelingTestingDevelopment/Prototyping

Testing

Product DocumentationSpecificationsATo MFGTo Customer/ConsumerFacilitiesTooling/AutomationATrainingPackagingShippingProduction

*1. Research2. Experimental3. Analytical4. Design5. Development6. Testing7. Production

8. Operations 9. Sales/Marketing10. Customer (large systems)11. Management12. Consulting13. Construction

Functional Classification - All majors

Engineering Functional Jobs-A*

Research E.-Solves new problems. -Obtains new data.-Devises new methods of calculation-Gains new knowledgePerceptivenessPatienceSelf-ConfidenceAnalytical E.Models physical problems using math to predict performance. Performs failure analysis- Math, physics, engineering, science, applications software Development E.-Develops products, processes, or systems-Uses well-known principles and employs existing processes or machines to perform a new function-Concerned only with a prototype or modelIngenuityCreativityAstute Judgment

Title Function SKILLS/Knowledge

Engineering Functional Jobs-B*

Design E.-Converts concepts and information into detailed plans and specs from which the finished product can be be Manufactured.-Restricted by the state of the art1. Creativity2. Innovation3. Fundamental knowledge of many disciplines4. Understanding of economics and people Production E.-- Devises a schedule to efficiently coordinate materials and personnel-- Orders raw materials at the optimum times-- Sets up the assembly line-- Handles and ships the finished product-Knowledge of design, economics, and psychology.-Ability to visualize the overall operation of a project -Knowledge of each step of the production effort

Title Function SKILLS/Knowledge

Engineering Functional Jobs-C*

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 processspecifications.-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 modificationsIndustrial engineering,economics and law

Title Function SKILLS/Knowledge

From Student to Professional EngineerStep 3*

BS/MS

Majors

Specialization

Functional (Job) Classification

Company Levels

Company Levels (Publicly owned).*

Corporate Management

COBBoard of DirectorsCEOCFOCOOCTO-------------------------------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

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Employers

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What employers are looking in new graduates?

A major employers checklist of of desired attributes of engineering graduates*

What employers are looking in new graduates?

A major employers checklist of desired attributes of engineering graduates*

Boeing co/ASEE PRISM 12/96

What employers are looking in new graduates?8

Fast learners

Team players

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Group A: Good Understanding of:Engineering science fundamentals: a. Physical and life science. (understanding engineering).Good communication skills:

a. Written b. Verbal c. Graphic d. ListeningGroup A: Good Understanding of:Engineering science fundamentals: a. Physical and life science. b. Information technology. c. Math (including statistics)

2. The design and manufacturing process (understanding engineering).Good communication skills:

a. Written b. Verbal c. Graphic d. Listening

*Engineering science fundamentals: a. Physical and life science. b. Information technology. c. Math (including statistics)2. The design and manufacturing process (understanding engineering).Good communication skills: a. Written b. Verbal c. Graphic d. Listening

Group B: Basic understanding of:The context in which engineering is practiced, including: - Economics/business practice - History - The environment - Customer and social needs

A multidisciplinary systems perspective.

The importance of teamwork. Ethical standards

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Group C

Curiosity and a Life Long desire to Learn. (LLL or L3)

Ability to think critically and creatively as well as independently and cooperatively.

Flexibility the ability and the self- confidence to adopt. *

Bachelors of Science in Engineering:The Key to Maaaaany Doors3*

Directions After BS EngineeringAdvanced Degrees-Academic Institutions (Teaching, researching, publishing, community involvement)Engineering Management (MSE/MBA)Law (Patent law , Corporate Law)Medicine (Bioengineering (prosthetics, Bionic Man/Women)Government, Defense, CalTranEngineering ConsultantYour Own Business 007 ???*

Could 007 Have Been an Engineer?.*

BSEngineeringCIA

*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

*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.

*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

*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

*Engineering Careers at CIA College Students Scientists & Engineers

Electrical EngineerMaterials EngineerMechanical EngineerProgram Management EngineerResearch ScientistScience, Technology, and Weapons AnalystSystems Engineer Technical Operations Officer ( www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/index.html )

The Engineering Profession

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References

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*A given job title can be held by engineers of various disciplines.A given Co. Level can be held by engineer of various Functional jobs*A given job title can be held by engineers of various disciplines.A given Co. Level can be held by engineer of various Functional jobs*These are generic, Companies may have additional JobsSo, frame your degree. Or frame it and give it to the one who paid as a thank you.It did its job. Now you have a new title.*A given job title can be held by engineers of various disciplines.A given Co. Level can be held by engineer of various Functional jobs*CAN YOU THINK of any other directions?HOW ABOUT The CIA????????