The Engineering Profession
E10 - Introduction to Engineering
Charles W. Davidson
College of Engineering
John Athanasiou
March 2008
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Where do you see your self
7-10 years from now
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Finals, Projects,
BS in Engineering
Senior,
Sophomore,, ME 101, CE135 CompE
Junior, 135 HW, Reports, Midterms
Freshman E10, EE97, Mat.25, Calculus I
From Student to Professional: Step 1
(Timeline to Engineering Education)
Then What???
San Jose State University
Time (years)
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From Student to Professional
FROM:
TO:
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“What is a Profession”
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Requires specialized and highly skilled knowledge.
Requires academic training.
Is regulated by professional bodies.
Examination of competence
Function of professional work is vital to society.
Professionals enjoy high 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.
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The Engineering Profession
Training, Qualifications, Advancements,Licensure
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BS is required for all entry level engineering. Jobs.
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Engineers trained in one field, may also work in a related field of
engineering:
Aero E
EE
Chem E.
………………… ME
………………… Comp.E
……………….. Materials E
All 50 states require licensure for engineers who offer their
services directly to the public.2
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The Engineering Profession
Training, Qualifications, Advancements, Licensure (cont.)
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Engineer In Training (ET)2
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Engineering Fundamentals Exam
Senior in, or Graduate of, an ABET accredited
program
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Professional Engineer (PE )2
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BS-ABET
Have passed, or be waived of, the ET
4-Years Work experience
Exam by NCEES
 Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
 Principles and Practice of Engineering
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Q1
All 50 states require licensure for engineers who:
Work for the government.
B. Work for the food industry.
C. Offer their services directly to the public.
D. Do not have a degree from an ABET
accredited program.
A.
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What Engineers Do?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
(a review)3
Design products.
Design machinery to build those 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.
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What Engineering Work Have We Done in E10?
– Excel, Inventor 2008, Statics,
Aerodynamics, Strength of materials,
Communication.
 Design:
– Turbine, Support structure.
(CE, ME, Aero)
 Build Parts:
– Blades (z-printer)
 Assembly:
-- Support structure, Motor installation.
(CE, ME)
 Test:
– Blade performance.
( Aero, EE, Excel )
-- Structure stiffness (EE, ME)
 Communication: – Technical presentation and report.

Training:
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Q2
Based on our discussion, engineering is:
A.
 B.
 C.
 D.
 E.

Design
Planning
Testing
Implementation
All of the above
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Finals, Projects,
Specialization
BS in Engineering
Senior,
Sophomore,, ME 101, CE135 CompE
Junior, 135 HW, Reports, Midterms
Freshman E10, EE97, Mat.25, Calculus I
From Student to Professional: Step 2
(Timeline to Engineering Education)
Then What???
San Jose State University
Time (years)
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.
CE
Construction
Structural
Transportation Geothermal Environmental
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CE-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
• Project Manager--Oversees the entire construction
project, organizes sub-contractors to meet the critical
path.
• Estimator--Formulates the expense of a project,
prepares the bid proposal, uses quality control to
reduce costs to the company to achieve the lowest bid
on a project.
• Scheduler--Designs the critical path of project without
sacrificing quality or safety, works closely with the
Project Manager.
• Project Engineer--Designs the project to meet the
specifications set by the owner and government
regulations, renders pragmatic solutions to daily
problems during construction.
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CE-PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING
City Manager--Oversees city engineers, works closely with
local, county, and state political units, manages the overall
upkeep of the city, responds to any natural or man-made
disaster with emergency management techniques.
• City Engineer--Specializes in Civil Engineering subdiscipline to meet city needs such as water quality,
transportation, etc.
• Federal Employee--Works for organizations like the
Department of Transportation, Federal Emergency
Management Association, Turnpike Authority.
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CE-STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
• Designer--Formulates plans that meet criteria based
on quality, cost, and safety.
• Evaluator/Analyst--Explores safety concerns on an
existing structures, modifies structures to raise safety
levels or to expand existing capabilities.
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CE-TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
• Planner--Works with the local, state, and federal
levels to
meet the requirements of the D.O.T.
• Consultant--Makes recommendations
concerning the
infrastructure, deals with transit related
problems.
• Operations Manager--Oversees traffic flows,
alters roadway systems to meet the cyclic flow of
traffic patterns.
• Highway Geometric Design--Designs roadway
systems.
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Aero
Aerodynamics
Propulsion
Flight
Dynamics
Structure &
Materials
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.
CE
Construction
Structural
Transportation Geothermal Environmental
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.
ME
Fluid
Dynamics
Thermodynamics
Mechanical
Design
Mechatronics
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Mechatronics
Mechanical, Electronics, Control and
Computing systems.
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.
EE
Power
Generation
Communication
Systems
LSI
Electronics
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.
Chem. E
Biochemical
Polymers
Plastics
Food
Processing
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.
Mat. E
Semiconductors
Microelectronics
Ceramics
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Q3
Which engineering discipline combines Control Systems,
Electronic Systems, Mechanical Systems and Computers?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Avionics
Tecktronics
Mechatronics
Electronics
All of the Above
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From Student to Professional
Step 3
(1)
(2)
Majors Specialization
Interviews
BS/MS
Functional
(Job)
Classification
(3)
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Functional Classification-all majors
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Research
Experimental
Analytical
Design
Development
Testing
Production
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Operations
Sales/Marketing
Customer (large systems)
Management
Consulting
Construction
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Engineering Functional Jobs-A
Title
Function
SKILLS/Knowledge
Research
E.
Solves new problems.
Obtains new data.
Devises new methods of calculation
Gains new knowledge
Perceptiveness
Patience
Self-Confidence
Analytical
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
model
Ingenuity
Creativity
Astute Judgment
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Engineering Functional Jobs-B
Title
Function
SKILLS/Knowledge
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 art
1. Creativity
2. Innovation
3. Fundamental knowledge
of many disciplines
4. Understanding of
economics and people
Production
E.
1. Devises a schedule to efficiently
coordinate materials and personnel
2. Orders raw materials at the
optimum times
3. Sets up the assembly line
4. 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
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Engineering Functional Jobs-C
Title
Function
Test E.
Develops and conducts tests to
verify that a new product meets
design specs.
Products can be 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
-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
or Plant E
SKILLS/Knowledge
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Q4
What is the “functional job“ description (name) of the engineer who
“ Converts concepts and information into detailed plans and
specifications from which the finished product can be
manufactured”?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Test engineer
Experimental engineer
Development engineer
Design engineer
Production engineer
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From Student to Professional Engineer, Step 4
BS/MS
(1)
(2)
Majors Specialization
Functional
(Job)
Classification
Company
Levels
(3)
(4)
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Company Levels (Publicly owned)
. Corporate Management
COB
Board of Directors
CEO
CFO
COO
CTO
------------------------------V.P. of Marketing
V.P. of Engineering
V.P. of MFG
V.P. of …………..
-----------------------------Director of ….
Director of ….
Management
Engineering
Plant Mgt.
Functional Mgt.*
Project Mgt.
Line Mgt.
……
Fellow*
Senior E.
Project E.
or Lead E.
Advisory*
Staff*
Sr. Associate E.*
Engineer
or “Entry Level”
* Large Co.
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What employers are looking in new
graduates?
• Fast learners
• Team players
•Unknown source
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Group A: Good Understanding of:
1. Engineering
science fundamentals:
1.
Engineering science fundamentals:
a. Physical
lifescience.
science.
a. Physical
andandlife
(understanding engineering).
Good communication skills:
b.3. Information technology.
c.
a. Written
b. Verbal
Math
(including
c. Graphic
d. Listening
statistics)
2. The design andGroup
manufacturing
process
A: Good Understanding of:
1.
Engineering science fundamentals:
a. Physical and life science.
(understanding
engineering).
b. Information technology.
c. Math (including statistics)
3. Good
skills:
2. The communication
design and manufacturing process
(understanding engineering).
Good communication skills:
a.3. Written
b.
c.
a. Written
Verbal
b. Verbal
c. Graphic
d. Listening
Graphic
d. Listening
•Boeing co/ASEE PRISM 12/96
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Group B: Basic understanding of:
1.
The context in which engineering is practiced,
including:
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Economics/business practice
History
The environment
Customer and social needs
2.
A multidisciplinary systems perspective.
3.
The importance of teamwork.
3.
Ethical standards
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Group C
1. Curiosity and a lifelong desire to learn. (LLL)
2. An ability to think critically and creatively as
well as independently and cooperative.,
3. Flexibility – the ability and the self-confidence
to adopt
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Bachelors
of Science
in Engineering:
The Key to Many Doors
Do Not Underestimate it
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Other Directions for Engineers
1. Advanced Degrees -Academic Institutions
(Teaching, research, publishing, community Involvement)
2. Engineering Management (MSE/MBA)
3. Law (Patents-Federal level, Corporate Law-State/Federal)
4. Medicine (bioengineering/Biomedical E., prosthetics
5.
(“Bionic Women”), non invasive diagnostic procedures
Government: State (Caltran), Federal: Core of Engineers,
Defense
Engineering Consultant: Experience needed
6.
7. Your Own Business: Capital, vision, initiative required
8. 007 ???
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Could 007 Have Been an Engineer?
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BS
Engineering
CIA
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Engineering Careers at CIA
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College Students - Scientists, Engineers & Technology
 Electrical Engineer
 Materials Engineer
 Mechanical Engineer
 Operational Psychologist
 Program Management Engineer
 Research Scientist
 Science, Technology, and Weapons Analyst
 Security Engineer
 Systems Engineer
 Technical Operations Officer
 Technical Security Officers
 Technical/Targeting Analyst
(www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/index.html)
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Engineering Careers at CIA
Mechanical, Electrical, Materials
Engineers
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Salary: $54,103 – $79,694
• Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area
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CalTran
$Min - $Max
• Associate Programmer, CT
Mechanical Engineer
• Programmer I
• Transportation Engineer Civil)
• Transportation Engineer, (Electrical)
Transportation Surveyor (CT)
2,805 – 3,051
4,279 – 7,617
3,262 – 4,087
4,279 – 7,617
4,279 – 7,617
4,175 – 7,617
• www.dot.ca.gov/hq/jobs/salaries.htm
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Thank you for listening
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Clicker Q3
Fluid Dynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Mechanical
Design are specialization arias of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
EE
Chem. E
Mat. E
ME
Comp. E
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Clicker Q1
One of the prerequisites for the PE Exam is:
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A. You must have a BS.
B. You must have 4 years work experience.
C. You must have passed/waved the ET .
D. All of the above.
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