Aerospace Engineer
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Design, develop and test aircraft,
spacecraft and missiles and supervise
the manufacture of these products
Develop new technologies for use in
aviation, defense systems and space
exploration
May specialize in areas such as
structures, guidance, navigation,
control instrumentation and
communication, manufacture and
production
May have a degree in Mechanical
Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
Related disciplines that may work in the
aero industry include chemical,
materials, electrical engineers
Study, aerodynamics, thermodynamics,
propulsion, acoustics, guidance and
control and propulsion
information obtained from Occupational
Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov)
Agricultural Engineer
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Apply understanding of
engineering and biology to
agriculture
Design agricultural machinery,
equipment and structures; develop
ways to conserve soil and water
and to improve the production of
agriculture
Can work in research and
development, production, sales,
and management
May work with farmers and farm
related industries, livestock
industries, government agencies,
etc.
Related fields include mechanical
and chemical engineering
information obtained from Occupational
Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov)
Biomedical Engineer
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Develop devices and procedures that
address medical and health related
issues
Can include the development of
medicines, surgical devices, diagnostic
equipment, artificial organs and
prosthetic devices, and other issues
related to health
Typically biomedical engineers will
work on diverse teams that include
chemical, mechanical and electrical
engineers, doctors, biologists and
chemists.
Specialties include biomaterials,
biomechanics, medical imaging,
rehabilitation and orthopedics
Biomedical engineers work in research
and development, medical supply and
instrument industries, pharmaceutical
companies, government agencies
information obtained from Occupational
Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov)
Chemical Engineer
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Apply the principles of chemistry and
engineering to solve problems in the
production and use of chemicals
May design equipment and develop
process for large scale chemical
manufacturing, plan and test methods
of manufacturing the products and
treating the byproducts and supervise
production
Can work in a variety of industries
including chemical (cleaners, cosmetics,
etc), electronic, photographic, clothing,
paper, healthcare and medical,
petroleum, environmental, agricultural,
etc.
Can be involved in research and
development, manufacturing,
engineering sales and services,
government agencies, and many more
information obtained from Occupational
Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov)
Civil Engineer
• Design and supervise the
construction of buildings,
airports, tunnels, dams, bridges,
water supply and sewage systems
• Specialties include structural
engineering, water resource,
environmental, construction,
transportation and geotechnical
engineering.
• Can work in design, construction,
research, testing, consulting
• May work at construction sites,
or industrial and commercial
centers and government agencies
information obtained from Occupational
Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov)
Manufacturing Engineering
Technologist
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Engineering Technologists use the principles of
math and science to solve technical problems in the
development of new products, manufacturing,
marketing, sales, construction, inspection and
maintenance.
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A manufacturing professional is a leader, one who
can organize a diverse group of people to focus on
a particular problem.
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They multi-task and respond quickly to changes. At
times it may be very important to perform
effectively as a member of a team, while other
situations call for strong leadership and
management skills.
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These engineers fill a wide variety of positions,
including robotics and industrial automation;
computer aided design and manufacturing
(CAD/CAM); computer integrated manufacturing
(CIM); technical sales; plant and facilities
engineering; production and business management;
machinery and tool design; and process and quality
engineering.
information obtained from
American Society of Engineering Education
(www.asee.org)
Electronic Engineering
Technologist
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Engineering Technologists use the principles
of math and science to solve problems.
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Electronic engineering technologists are
responsible for a wide range of technologies.
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They design, develop, test and supervise the
manufacture of electrical and electronic
systems and equipment.
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They are prepared to work in various
industries such as; power generation,
automotive, aircraft, radar and navigation,
broadcast and communications systems.
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They perform a variety of tasks including
analog and digital design, microprocessor
hardware and software applications, plant
engineering, technical management,
engineering sales, product design and
development, and electronic
communications. They even can go onto law
school.
information obtained from
American Society of Engineering Education
(www.asee.org)
Industrial Engineering
Technologist
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Industrial Engineering Technologists focus on
the business side of Engineering.
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Industrial Engineers determine the most
effective ways for an organization to use
their resources; people, machines, materials,
information and energy.
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They work in a variety of industries such as
various types of service (healthcare) and
manufacturing industries.
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They utilize a combination of good
organization, management and technical
skills.
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Industrial engineering technologists work
with design, safety, quality control and
human factors engineering.
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Course of study may include; ergonomics,
lean manufacturing, statistics, cost
accounting, project management, quality
and safety.
information obtained from
American Society of Engineering Education
(www.asee.org)
Mechanical Engineering
Technologist
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Engineering Technologists use the principles of
math and science to solve technical problems in the
development of new products, manufacturing
marketing, sales, construction, inspection and
maintenance.
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The technologist is more limited in scope and more
practically oriented then that of other scientists and
engineers.
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They design and develop just about everything you
could think of as a machine…from super sonic jets
to automobiles to bicycle to kitchen appliances.
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They influence the design of other products
also…such as shoes, light bulbs and even oven
doors.
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Areas of speciation may include manufacturing,
robotics, automotive, air conditioning and helping
develop tools for the handicap.
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Studies include; Statics, Dynamics, Strength of
Materials, Machine Design, Thermodynamics,
Automotive Technologies and Production
Management.
information obtained from
American Society of Engineering Education
(www.asee.org)