Careers in Engineering Courses
Engineering Courses
Computer Engineering deals with the design of computers
systems. Microprocessors used mainly in PC’s are now to be
found in a wide variety to devices such as DVD players, MP3
players, mobile phones, games consoles…Computer Engineers
will also be found programming and testing these devices. Some of the biggest names in
computing have a presence in Ireland including Intel, IBM and Xilinx. Over the past years
Intel has employed some students for Summer work.
The implementation of ideas through new products, systems and services is the essence of
engineering as a socially responsible profession. The rapid changes in electrical, electronics
and computer technology and the diversity of applications require a broad educational
background and a lifelong commitment to learning new and specialized information.
Typical careers can be found in:
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Service Technicians
Field Service Technicians
Customer Service Representatives
Test Technicians
Bench Technicians
Calibration / Lab Technicians
A job as an Engineer will normally encompass responsibilities for specification, design,
development and the implementation of products or systems as well as research to create new
ideas.
Typical job titles include:
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Design Engineer
Product Engineer
Quality Control Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Software Engineer
Development Engineer
Reliability Engineer
IC Design Engineer
Research Engineer
Systems Design Engineer
Field Engineer
Test Engineer
Sales Engineer
Telecommunications Engineer
Network Administrator
Careers in Engineering Courses
Previous graduates from Computer Engineering are doing:
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PhD in Engineering
MEng in Engineering (3 currently at ITB)
Hardware Sales (World Travel)
Web Design
Hardware Test Engineer
Server Analyst
Software Engineer
Customer Service Technician (Software)
Others are involved with small companies, for example: one monitoring and displaying
information about countrywide water supplies to various County Councils. Our Graduates are
currently working on the following positions: Product Design & Technology, Hardware /
Electrical Engineer, Testing Technician. One person is completing Masters in Electronic
Systems at DCU (following the most recent Graduate Survey Report).