Engineer Definition and 851 Threads

I am considering foing into the engineering field, but I am not sure which type. I don't want to spend the rest of my life in front of a computer, I enjoy hands on work, being in the field, meeting new people, conceptual stuff, ect. From that, can anyone suggest which engineering field...

hello, I am a community college student who recently got accepted to transfer to UCSC and UCSD. However, i was uncertain what to study, and chose two different majors. AT Santa Cruz I got accepted into the bioengineering program, while at San Diego i am majoring in enviromental engineering...

I know there's a similar thread on mechanical engineers, but what's a typical day in the life of an aerospace engineer like?

An engineer teaching Math! I was just wondering how decent would it be for a person who has a PhD in Engineering to teach Math at a University? In other words does an engineering degree really prepares one to teach Math courses at a University level? Or, what courses would it be all right for...

Hello, I need to conduct an interview for a research paper i am writing on mechanical engineering, and i was wondering if you guys could answer a few questions about mechanical engineering? 1) What High School/College classes would you suggest taking to become a mechanical engineer? 2)...

I'm a freshman in college and I'm just wondering what I'm getting myself into... I was hoping all you mechanical engineers can give me examples of the day to day life in the field, whatever field of ME you might be in.

hi all. I am from Russia. I want to ask a question as called my specialty. I am going to work in Canada. My speciality in Russia called designer radio electronic equipment. Now my responsibilities at work are: the choice of future device design, spatial layout comprising elements modeling hull...

Hi, I believe I might be getting false info. As much as I love Math, Engineering might be right for me. I said let me post on a Ham Radio forum. Yes Ham Radio not Physics forums, not Math forums, no College forums but a Radio forum. Here is the reply I have. I believe I don't need to be a...

Hypothetically speaking, why would engineering graduates want to pursue a law degree? I am in my senior year of Mech. Eng. and I am planning to do a Masters in the same field and then work toward the requirements for professional licensure. I would hope to have an exciting career in engineering...

Whats the big difference between BA/BS?? Right now I am doing the BS in physics in my sophomore year. Here at my school you are required to have an "emphasis" area in the physics programs. I am hoping to do some type of engineering (Mechanical is prefered, though i hear the only one that works...

Hi everyone, I am interested to become a Formula One Racing Car Engineering. Especially in its Engine Design. I am an undergraduate student of Mechanical Engineering myself. Should I taking any extra education such as training etc? If I should, can anyone recommend me the right...

Are You an Engineer? A few questions... Hello everybody, I'm a current student going into electrical engineer and as a first task I'm being told to interview a skilled engineer., and I'm hoping I can find one here :) I just got a some questions that would help me greatly with this project and...

So I just graduated as chemical engineer. I'm in Belgium, chinese, 65%, Leuven university in 5 years. I'm thinking to go process engineering in a chemical plant, but have also tried to get into banks like Fortis, ING. I have tried pharmaceuticals, refinery, food industry. But I've been doing...

MiH had a cameo in my dream last night. A guy who lived next door to a place I was visiting was experimenting with the aerodynamics of antenna probes, firing them off his balcony to see which would travel farthest and stick in the ground best. All these spiky things were protruding from his...

I'm almost 25 years old and I've finally started going to college, for a bachelors in mechanical engineering. I feel like it's the perfect major for me: I love math and physics, and I love creating things. My only problem is that I'm not wild about the idea of having a 9-5 job, working 5 days...

I am a US citizen and I love to travel. I am also a second year graduate student, earning my MS in Mechanical Engineering - concentrating in 'fluid mechanics, thermal sciences and energy'. I will be graduating in May 2008 and have some questions regarding subsequent aspirations of mine. My...

Pls help on this problem that I can not solve it. a room measures 3.0 m by 4.5 m by 6.0 m. The heating and air conditioning ducts to and from the room are circular with diameter 0.30 m, and the air in the room is to be exchanged every 12 minutes. What is the necessary flow speed in the duct...

Hi, I have an problem that I can not get the answer, any help would be greatly appreciated. An archer shoots an arrow with a velocity of 45m/s at an angle of 50 degrees with the horizontal. What is the height of the arrow at a point 150 meters downrange?

I am planning to persuade the Computer Hardware Engineer career. And I also planning to work in CA(San Jose) or AZ(Phoenix). So i wonder will you get a good pay ? Is there a big chance that i will be laid off.

Hi people. I am an Indian and seek guidance on what to do about my career. First, a little bit on my profile: - Has Passion for science and astronomy - Loves Physics - Loves computer science - fascinated with AI - Admitted to Flotech and Arizona, Tucson for Bachelor's in Astronomy. Not...

Sales Engineer?? What is a Sales Engineer and what are his principal activities?? :confused:

I am about to graduate as a mechanical engineer this coming August. I wish to further my study in physics. I wonder is it possible to change field since what I am about to obtain is a bachelor degree in engineering? I am really interested in physics but back then I had no choice. I do...

Which job in electrical engineering would you guys think requires most time for yourself doing analyzes and calculations?(nerd work:!))

does having a degree in Physics mean you are a Physicist? does having a degree in Math mean you are a Mathematician? does having a degree in Engineering mean you are a Engineer? I personally don't think a degree gives you a title. I think your position at a company and the work you...

Hi all, I will be joining Electronics and Communication Engineering at National Institute of Technology Trichy(India) in a few days. My idea was to get involved in high tech industries like satelllite designing or avionics or things like that. I know i am pretty late when i ask you...

I'm a freshman who majors in electric engineering. Before several days, I studied for my exam on mathematics. Accidently, an interesting idea hit me! If my idea is wrong or meaningless, I welcome threads to explain why. ----------------------------------------- The meaning of...

New member ! This is my first post. Long ago, I remember one of my friends talking about how engineers dream of becoming experimental physicists who in turn dream of becoming theoretical physicists. I remember the context but don't remember whether it was an explicit joke or musings of some...

What's the difference between an architect and civil engineer. WHo has harder work?

Hello I am currently a high school student near graduation and I want to know what skills and general ability kind of things are needed to be a good engineer. I am a student of relatively high spatial, mathematical, systematic ability and am quite good at communicating through writing as well...

Ahahahahah, I got addicted to playing with Pro-E for my Dewalt Impact driver project and I ended up making this. I started out only knowing how to make basic shapes like squares and circles and then I made this thing in a week! http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/1619/drivergh0.png...

Hey, I will be completing my course in Electronic and Computer Engineering in May of this year. My course has covered a broad range of topics from Analogue Circuit Design to Development of Embedded Systems to Object Orientated Programming in Java and C++. I now have to decide which path to go...

suppose someone claims that he's a mechanical engineer who you make sure that he really is, or rather he's a good one?

what kind of fund stuff do you get to do as a nuclear engineer?

Hello I'm a last year student in chemical engineering at the KUL and I'm having difficulties finding a job. (sounds ridiculous I know) At each interview people ask me why I began my studies as chemical engineer and why I chose chemistry instead of mechanics, electronics, building... I...

Senior (Project) Electrical Engineer at Brunel Energy Europe B.V. Brunel Energy Europe have been requested by a major European Oil Company to recruitment a number of Senior Electrical Engineers with broad downstream project exposure/experience, for permenant/staff hire positions in The...

so, IR is the tittle for engineers right? neway, can someone be of a assistance in explaining on the route from being an undergraduate till getting to the tittle? thnks! :smile:

Hey Im a physics student and was told that a mechanical engineer may think or i good idea to help so here goes... (this is what I've posted in the physics forum) Hello I have to complete an experimental physics project for high school physics this year and with help of the physics...

well, I frequently view these forums, and you guys are pretty smart so i was wondering. If i were to become a nuclear engineer, what are the top 10 schools? what kinda pay is there, starting and w/ experience. where can I find jobs? who would i usually wokr for, and what would i actually be...

Aeronautical Engineer or Physics? Hi, I am currently a year 12 student in Astralia undertaking specialist math, physics, chem, math methods and english. I am undecided upon wether i want to study aeronautical engineering or study to a high level in physics. Aeronautical Engineering: I...

Which has a higher demand in computer engineering today? And why? i am stuck in choosing what it would be... i just can't get what these two mean... so it would be better if u please provide explanation for these two courses? And sorry if this is already been posted before... please give a link

Well first off this is my first post and I'm a first year engineering student. I've always loved boating and stuff like that and was wondering as to what kind of engineer would be involved in the desin of the hull and the boat as a whole. Not so much the materials but like the shape and maybe...

Hi I am 16 years old and from nz. I want to be an engineer but don't know which area. I am tossing up between mechanical or structual, structual appeals more to me because i want to work on large projects like stadiums etc. Mechanical also sounds interesting but think may be a bit too hard? Do...

My girlfriend's engineer cousin has his birthday tomorrow, her mother on the 13th, and her sister-in-law shortly thereafter. Do you have any suggestions for gifts in the $20-$40 range?

Physicists and engineers study the same topics. ELectrodynamics and nuclear physics are both parts of the larger field of Physiccs. Therefore would it be possible for a physicist to get a job that a nuclear engineer or electrical engineer has. Physicists also study motions and...

i need to interview an engineer for a school project could sombody answer my questions? 1. How many years of schooling did you have to go through to become an engineer? 2. What kind of things do you do on a daily basis while on the job? 3. What was the hardest thing you’ve had to...

Can a mechanical student easily apply his knowledge of mechanical engineering in Biomedical field? Can a mechanical student easily enter Biomedical field by the time he finish his study?

I know its hard to answer with so many different fields in engineering, (andmaybe its a noob question) but is engineering office or outdoor/hands on working? and a question to engineers out there... what do u actually do at work each day? im interested in maths and science and not sure...

Hi, I am currently taken Pre Cal and it seems to be really easy to me (I have a 101 average right now =0 ) and I was wondering what is the highest math that you need to become an engineer that like makes highways, bridges, buildings, and stuff like that. Also, is Calculas AB and BC just as...

Hello there! I have a question to anyone who has an engineering degree, was it hard to find a job after you graduated? Some of my dad's friends at work have an engineering degree but they couldn't find a job so they're working on the assembly line as labourers. Thanks.

What are the characteristics of a good design and a bad design? How can we be a good design engineer? How many design projects do we need to complete in a year to be a good design engineer?