CAREERS IN ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION, BRIEF
HISTORY OF OCCUPATION, ITS IMPORTANCE TO SOCIETY
According to Webster’s
Dictionary, Engineering means The application of math and science by which
the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are made useful to
people.
Engineering is the application of math and science
to create something of value from our natural resources. It
is a branch of science, which deals with innovation. It helps in development of
new methods of solutions and analysis for open-ended, complex and unique
problems. Engineers apply math and science for the betterment of society through:
- Design
- Manufacturing
- Research and
development
- Management
- Continual improvement
- Logistics
Above all, engineers are
problem solvers who make things work better, more efficiently, quicker and
cheaper.
Engineers design machinery and equipment, consumer
goods, electrical, electronic equipment of plan construction of highways,
buildings, dams and bridges. They work
in diverse sectors such as chemicals, environment, defence, in biomedical
engineering. Their job incorporates application of engineering techniques for
manufacturing processes; they work in maintenance, production or testing. They
carry out quality control procedures and supervise production units.
Engineering
started with the civilization of human society. Construction of houses,
vehicles and weapons constructed by cavemen are the examples of engineering.
Then this science started developing in the form of pyramids of Egypt and
Mesopotamia civilization to Great Wall of China. All the inventions in each and
every field like bulb, electricity, telephone, gramophone, aeroplanes ships,
mining of gold, constructions of dams, cloths, to wear, paper and pen to write
and many other inventions all are the example of engineering. With exploration
of nature and increase of knowledge this science becomes more updated and now
we have a new era of engineering science with so many branches.
TYPES OF ENGINEERING
STREAMS AND NATURE OF WORK (DUTIES)
Engineering Disciplines
1.
Acoustic
2.
Aerospace
/ Aeronautical
3.
Agricultural
4.
Applied Electronics & Instrumentation
5.
Audio
6.
Automotive
/ Automobiles
7.
Bio-medical
8.
Bio
technology
9.
Ceramic And
Materials
10.
Chemical
11.
Civil
12.
Computer Science
13.
Dairy Engineering
14.
Electrical
15.
Electronics
& Communication
16.
Environmental
17.
Industrial Engineering.
18.
Information
Technology
19.
Instrumentation
and Control
20.
Leather Technology
21.
Marine and
ocean
22.
Materials and Metallurgical
23.
Metallurgical Engineering
24.
Mechanical
25.
Mining
26.
Naval
27.
Nuclear
28.
Petroleum
29.
Plastic Technology
30.
Power
31.
Robotics
32.
Textile
1.
Acoustic
Engineering: Designing of buildings & rooms to
make them quiet, improving conditions for listening to speech & music in
auditoriums & halls & developing techniques & sound absorbing
materials to reduce noise pollution
2.
Aerospace
Engineering: Previously
known as aeronautical and astronautical engineering.
Concerned with engineering applications in the
areas of aeronautics (the science of air flight) and astronautics (the science
of space flight). It involves studying, designing,
construction and science of the airplanes and other space crafts. This branch
uses the science of propulsion and aerodynamics. In order to be a successful
Aeronautics engineer, you must be alert, have an eye for detail and a high
level of mathematical precision for success. There is a Limitation with
this branch and that is a student who does not have a sharp eye sight & is
color blind may not qualify to become an aeronautical engineer even though he
may be academically brilliant.
3.
Agricultural
Engineering: Agricultural engineering deals with the
science and technology of producing food grains. The discipline applies
engineering science and technology to agricultural production and processing.
Agricultural engineering combines the disciplines of animal biology, plant
biology and mechanical, civil, electrical and chemical engineering principles
with the knowledge of agriculture principles. The basic areas and activities
which constitute the discipline are design of agricultural machinery, equipment
and agricultural structures, agricultural resource management, surveying and
land profiling, climatology and atmospheric science, soil management and
conservation including erosion and erosion control, seeding, tillage.
4.
Applied
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering: The study of
applied electronics & instrumentation deals with designing and development
of instruments and devices that can measure, control, regulate and record data
involved in various industrial processes. They are trained in programming
techniques, design communication networks composed of sensors, actuators, PLCs,
Control theory and so on. Major Power plants, refineries, compressor
stations, and several other manufacturing plants and research institutions need
well equipped manpower with good understanding of modern equipments used in the
industry. This branch of engineering finds application in robotics, chemical
engineering, rolling mills, process control and many such engineering
disciplines.
5.
Audio / Sound Engineering: Sound
engineers make high quality recordings of music, speech and sound effects in
recording studios. They use complex electronic equipment to record sound for:
commercial music recordings, radio, television, film and commercials, corporate
videos, websites, computer, video and mobile games.
6.
Automotive
/ Automobile Engineering: Automobile engineering deals with
designing the vehicle, Manufacturing new products/ new vehicle, repairing,
servicing vehicles. It is indeed a sub branch of mechanical engineering and also
known as automotive engineering or vehicle engineering. It involves studying
motor systems, design, technology and many more. Automotive engineering is the
branch of engineering which deals with the study as how to design, manufacture
and operate automobiles like buses, trucks, cars etc. and also their respective
engineering subsystems. Automotive
engineering combines a number of disciplines and those working within the
industry generally need to have a broad engineering grounding. Automobile
engineering field requires a lot of determination, dedication and hard work.
7.
Bio
Medical Engineering:
Bioengineering is application of engineering principles to biological systems
and Medical engineers develop instrumentation for medical uses.
They design, and build
prototypes of such revolutionary products as Artificial organs, artificial
limbs, medical imaging devices, medical diagnosis machines, and patient
monitoring devices. Most likely
employers of bio-medical engineers are companies involved in the manufacture of
medical equipment. Biomedical Engineering involves
design of instruments, devices, and software, to bring together knowledge from
many technical sources to develop new procedures or to conduct research needed
to solve clinical problems. A biomedical engineer uses the traditional
engineering theory and techniques to analyze and solve problems in Biology and
medicine providing an overall enhancement of health care.
8.
Bio
technology Engineering:
While
Biotechnology is the discipline which combines Biology and technology,
Biochemical Engineering mainly deals with the design and construction of unit
processes that involve biological organisms or molecules. They learn about
using technology especially modern devices to create specific conditions for
biological experiments. Most of the devices are related to experiments on cells
and proteins, therefore biological courses related to cell and proteins are
taught extensively. Biotech is basically use of technology for improving the
speed of biological research not developing devices.
9.
Ceramic Engineering: Ceramic Engineering is the technology of
manufacturing and usage of ceramic materials. Ceramic
engineering deals with the creation of objects from inorganic and non-metallic
materials by using heat, or lowering temperatures through precipitation
reactions from high purity chemical solutions. Ceramic materials, being heat
resistant finds usefulness in mining, aerospace, refinery, medicine and a wide
range of industries. Many engineering applications benefit from ceramics
characteristics as a material. The characteristics of ceramics have garnered
attention from engineers across the world, including those in the fields:
Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, and many others. Highly regarded for being resistant to heat,
ceramics can be used for many demanding tasks that other materials like Metal
and Polymers can't. Being a cutting-edge, low-cost material
the use of ceramic material is on a rise. Starting from producing of ceramic
teeth, bones, joints to implementation of the same in fibre optic cables used
by doctors to see inside the human body or manufacturing ceramic
superconductors, lasers and so on, ceramic engineering is needed.
10.
Chemical
Engineering: Chemical Engineering is the branch of
engineering concerned with the design, construction, and operation of machines
and plants that perform chemical reactions to solve practical problems or make
useful products. It deals with the application of physical science and life
sciences with mathematic, to the process of converting raw materials or
chemicals into more useful or valuable forms. Chemical engineers convert raw
materials and chemicals into useful products and help in finding new materials
and techniques of their usage. They design and maintain chemical processes of
large manufacturing units, design,
and build facilities involved in the production of chemical products… drugs,
paints, dyes, industrial supplies (acids, lyes, dangerous chemicals),
fertilizers, solvents, fuels, etc…Gasoline, Plastic, Energy (natural gas, oil
heating, coal), Adhesives, Clothing, Building Materials Engineers
in this field use math, physics, and economics to solve technical problems.
They design and invent new processes.
11.
Civil
Engineering: Civil Engineering includes
planning, designing and executing structural works. The profession deals with a
wide range of engineering tasks including designing, supervision and
construction activities of public works like roads, bridges, tunnels, buildings,
airports, dams, water works, sewage systems, ports etc. and offers a multitude
of challenging career opportunities. A civil engineer is responsible for
planning and designing a project, constructing the project to the required
scale, and maintenance of the product. These engineers are concerned
with the construction of highways, railroads, airports, power plants, bridges,
tunnels, skyscrapers and so on. They have to manage project planning, costing
and budgeting, scheduling, quality assurance, quality control, on site layout
survey, material testing, material procurement, etc.
They
contribute in the development of hydroelectric plants, dams, irrigation and
navigable canals, reservoirs, bridges, culverts, storm sewers, water pipelines,
etc.
monitoring
coastal areas and taking adequate steps to protect them from sea storms,
flooding and erosion, ensure the quality and durability
of a vast variety of materials used in the development of different edifices.
Material engineers usually deal with materials such as cement, concrete,
concrete additives, metals and alloys, polymers and paints,
develop
strategies for protecting the environment from air, water and land pollution.
They have to manage issues such as solid waste management, water treatment, air
and water pollution, safe disposal of hazardous materials. Another dimension of
this profile is the construction of buildings that are environmental friendly,
energy efficient and green. These engineers are entrusted
with the task of utilizing the natural resources judiciously and improve the
life styles of the people.
12.
Computer
Science and Engineering: The
branch of Computer Science engineering deals with design, implementation,
management of information system of both software and hardware process. While
Information Technology deals with the use of computers and computer
software to convert, store, protect process, transmit, and retrieve
information, Computer Science is the scientific and practical
approach to computation and its applications. Computer engineers
apply their knowledge of mathematics and science for the design and development
of computers. Some job titles of
computer engineers are Consultant, Programmers, Technician, Web
Developers, System Designer, Help Desk Specialist, Networking Specialist, Data-warehouse
Analyst, E- Commerce Specialists.
13.
Dairy
Engineering: Dairy Technology Courses are prepared
with the objective of imparting valuable training & guidance to the
students on packaging, processing, transportation, storage & distribution
of dairy products. Dairy technology is based on the sciences of nutrition,
bacteriology & biochemistry. Dairy Technology is a component of food
technology and processing industry. Apart from that, it also equips students
with techniques related to processing of various milk products. Students get to
know about products and their quality control. They also learn to work with
dairy processing equipments.
14.
Electrical
Engineering: The focus of the course remains on
designing and tasting ICs, inductors, capacitors and resistors. The students
also learn to design electronic circuits, computer systems and also develop
control systems. Electrical engineers deal with the power
generation, distribution, use of electrical power control and instrumentation
applications. Electrical engineers work, plan and create the infrastructure and
its instruments such generators, tramission lines, transformers and power
distribution. Electrical engineers design electric motors, machinery and
ignition systems used in Automobiles, Aircrafts or any motorized equipment or
vehicles. Electrical engineers use their knowledge in every application which
requires use of Electrical Energy.
15.
Electronics and
Communication Engineering: This area involves the
transmission of information across channels such as a coax cable, optical fiber
or free space. You can work on designing equipment such as routers, switches,
multiplexers and electronic switching systems, copper telephone facilities and
fiber optics. It develops everyday devices such as transistors, integrated
circuits and printed circuit boards (PCBs) which can be used in computers, MP3
players, cell phones, television to name a few. Electronics is used in almost everything,.
Electronic engineers deal with electronic components, integrated circuits and
microprocessors to create new and innovative devices and appliances we use
today from Radio, television, telephones to Aircraft controls and many more.
The task of the Electronics and Communication engineering are to direct,
control and test produce processes a well as to ensure safety, installation and
functioning of the various mechanisms.
16.
Environmental Engineering:
Environmental Engineering is the branch of engineering
that deals with the application of various techniques to maintain a healthy
environment through maintenance of air, water and land resources. An
environmental engineer learns to design, construct and maintain proper waste
management system for habitation. Overall
Focus is on the issues involving the protection and preservation of the
environment, including sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources. 3 aspects of environmental engineering:
Disposing of
industrial/residential waste products, Clean up of a contaminated site,
Working with corporations to
reduce and/or prevent emissions and work to find ways to “recycle” products to
be used again to reduce waste. They can find job opportunities in
various industries such as pharmaceutical companies, production firms and
utilities.
17.
Industrial
Engineering: Industrial
engineers are concerned with planning, measuring and controlling all activities
within the organization, besides designing the production process for a
product. It deals with the creation and management of systems that integrate
people, materials, equipment and energy in productive ways. Industrial
Engineering is related to understanding, development and implementation of
systems involving human being and other resources. It is learning about
the methods to manage and optimum utilization of resources available by
applying mathematical and engineering tools. It stresses on design,
improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, and
equipment for the effective production of goods or services in all types of
industries, design
data processing systems, integrate activities of finance, engineering and
management, develop
systems for planning, cost analysis, production and quality of products.
18.
Information Technology: Information
Technology is an engineering division, which concentrates on the study of
utilizing computers and telecommunications in order to control, gather, store
and circulate information. Both software and hardware sectors are parts of
Information Technology.
19.
Instrumentation and Control Engineering:
Instrumentation engineering is specialized branch of electrical and electronic
engineering, which focuses on the principle, and operation of measuring
instruments, which are used in design and configuration of automated systems.
These engineers work for industries with automated processes, such as chemical
or manufacturing plants, with the goal of improving system productivity,
reliability, safety, optimization and stability. Instrumentation Engineers help
in the designing, construction and maintenance of instruments and entire
instrumentation systems of an industrial undertaking. An instrumentation
engineer decides the type of instruments needed for ensuring better quality and
efficiency of the end product.
20.
Leather
Technology: Leather
technology deals with synthesis, production and refining of leather to make
commercial goods like footwear, clothing, gloves, belts, wallets, luggage,
bags, upholstery including automobiles and sports goods. It is a niche
branch of engineering which deals with leather and its by products.
21.
Marine
and Ocean Engineering: it involves the construction and
maintenance of ships, other sailing vessels, ports and cargo facilities at
waterfront. Also known as Ocean Engineering, it broadly refers to the
engineering of boats, ships, oil rigs and any other marine vessel or structure.
Marine engineers are completely responsible for maintaining a ship’s machinery
such as the engine room, electric motors and propulsive engines and other
devices to ensure proper functioning of the ship. Marine engineer designs and
maintains the systems that operate ships, i.e. propulsion, communication,
steering and navigation, Ocean engineer design and operates marine equipment
other than ships, such as submersibles.
22.
Materials
Engineering: Concerns the structure, properties,
production & use of various material – metallic & non-metallic (including
synthetic) Substances. Study
the structure, as well as other important properties of materials, I.e.
strength, hardness, and durability, Run tests to ensure the quality of the performance of
the material. Material
Engineers also study metallurgy, and the development of composites and alloys.
23.
Mechanical
Engineering: Mechanical Engineering includes design,
manufacture, installation and operation of engines, machines, robotics, heating
& cooling systems and manufacturing processes.It deals
with the designing, manufacture
& operation of a wide range of components, devices, or systems like Microscopic parts (nanotechnology) to gigantic gears,
Heating, ventilation, refrigeration, Manufacturing equipment (tanks, motors,
pumps), Laser technology, Biomedical applications, Automotive industry,
Computer-aided design, automation, robotics. Each and every industry, whether
it may be thermal power station, air conditioning industry, gas turbines, jet
engines or refrigeration industry, needs the services of mechanical engineers
for designing, developing, installing, operating and maintaining the varied
kind of machines.
24.
Metallurgical Engineering: Metallurgical
Engineering broadly deals with all sorts of metal related areas. Apart from
basics of engineering, the course equips students with knowledge of designing,
manufacturing and production of various metal products that ranges from cars
and bikes to buildings and planes. Separating metals from their ores &
preparing them for use, i.e., refining them to a pure state (extractive
metallurgy) & converting refined materials into useful finished products
(physical metallurgy).
25.
Mining Engineering: Mining
engineering is the science of extraction and processing of essential
natural minerals from the environment. The discipline involves the practice,
the theory, the science, the technology, and application of extracting and
processing minerals from a naturally occurring environment.
Mining engineering also includes processing minerals for additional value. A mining
engineer is responsible for safe and economically sound development of mines
and other surface and underground operations. The role combines an
understanding of the effects of these structures on their surrounding
environment, technical knowledge and management skills. Before a new site is
developed, mining engineers assess its viability and assist with planning its
structure. They also manage and oversee mining production processes.
26.
Naval
Engineering: The design & construction of everything
from aircraft carriers to submarines and from sailboats to tankers.
27.
Nuclear Engineering:
Nuclear
engineering deals with the science that deals with the breakdown and fusion of
atomic particles. A nuclear engineer majorly works towards the research and
development of nuclear energy and radiation. They deals with radioactive wastes
and ensures safe disposal of the same. They also gains in-depth knowledge about
radioactive isotopes. Engineers of this field handle nuclear fuels and develop
radioactive materials suitable for industrial and medical usage. Nuclear and radiological engineers research and
develop the processes, instruments, and systems for national laboratories,
private industry, and universities that derive benefits from nuclear energy and
radiation for society. They devise how to use radioactive materials in
manufacturing, agriculture, medicine, power generation, and many other ways.
Many nuclear engineers design, develop, monitor, and operate nuclear plants
used to generate power. Engineers also responsible for disposal of the
nuclear waste byproduct, and how to keep people safe from harmful nuclear
products.
28.
Petroleum
Engineering: Petroleum refers to crude oil and
petroleum engineering is the set of activities related to the production and
processing of various products such as gasoline, diesel, heating oil from crude
oil. Petroleum Engineers focus on discover, remove, refine, and transport crude and
refined oil around the world, design and operate the machinery used to refine crude
oil into its many forms. Petroleum engineers work with geologists
to understand the geologic formation and properties of the rock containing the
oil reservoir, determine the drilling methods to be used and monitor drilling
and production operations. They design equipment and processes to achieve the
maximum profitable recovery of oil and gas. Petroleum engineers rely heavily on
computer models to simulate reservoir performance using different recovery
techniques.
29.
Plastic Engineering: Plastic
Engineering deals with the process of processing, designing and manufacturing
of plastics products. Plastics engineering encompasses the processing,
design, development, and manufacture of plastics products. Chemical engineering
is the father of polymer engineering, which involves designing of processes and
equipment for producing new and different types of synthetic material.
A plastic engineer analyses the nature of plastic materials, their properties
and other mechanical properties of plastics. A plastic engineer has to design a
product according to the mechanical, electrical, barrier and thermal properties
of the material. A plastics engineer also learns the various ways of reducing
ecological foot prints of their products.
30.
Power Engineering: Power engineering is a subfield of
electrical engineering that deals with the generation, transmission and
distribution of electric power. It is also known as Power System Engineering.
The generation subsystem, the power plant produces the electricity; the
transmission subsystem transmits the electricity to the load centres and the
distribution subsystem transmits the power to the customers. It also deals
with the electrical devices connected to the systems such as generators, motors
and transformers.
31.
Robotics
Engineering: This field is mainly focuses on the
design of modern Robotic systems. It is the area of computer-controlled
technology and deals with the construction, operation, structural disposition,
manufacture, and application of robots.
32.
Textile Engineering: Textile
Engineering deals with the application of scientific and engineering principles
to the design and control of all aspects of fiber, textile, and apparel
processes, products, and machinery. These include natural and man-made
materials, interaction of materials with machines, safety and health, energy
conservation, and waste and pollution control. It works for
research and development, manufacturing and merchandising. Textile Engineering
combines the principles of engineering with specific knowledge of textile
equipment and processes. The engineers graduated in Textile Engineering are
equipped with the knowledge of the behaviour of textile materials and the
functions of machinery in textile and clothing technologies.
CONDITIONS OF WORK
+ives
1.
There are umpteen job openings in some branches and
you will not remain unemployed
2.
Constant involvement in the development of new
components, gadgets and machines
3.
Innovative contribution to the new frontiers of
science such as nanotechnology, biomedical engineering and environmental
sciences
4.
Not hit by recession or global economic meltdown.
-ives
1.
Working conditions can be adverse at times
2.
Deadlines and work pressure can exact a heavy toll
on the body and mind
3.
Physically strenuous and not for the weak
HOURS OF WORK
The
hours range based on the project you are working on.
•
Has to work in office, laboratory, factory, on sites,
outdoor or even the combination of several places.
•
It is a regular fixed job as well as to work in shifts
or extended hours.
HEALTH AND/OR ACCIDENT
HAZARDS, IF ANY.
Involves risk specially dealing with chemicals,
gases, constructions, from equipments, toxic materials but incidents are rare
as long as proper procedures are followed.
EARNINGS
1.
For
fresher : Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 35,000 approx. Good campus placements can fetch
even better packages for deserving students.
2.
For
experts: up to Rs 40 - 45 lacs per annum.
In
addition to salaries, engineers working with government departments are also
entitled to a lot of incentives and perks. The increments are purely
performance based as well as position based.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
EDUCATION
Ø
For
diploma: Class 10 with 50% marks. The duration of these diploma courses is
three-years for regular and four-years for part-time study.
AGE: minimum 16 years
Ø
For
B.E. or B.Tech.: Passing
10+2 with PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) or PCMB (Physics, Chemistry,
Mathematics and Biology) with at least 60% marks. The duration of B.Tech. courses
is four-years.
AGE: minimum 18 years and maximum 25
years
After
graduating students can go in for postgraduate studies i.e. M.E. or M.Tech.
Further studies up to Ph.D. Level are also an option for anyone interested in
Research or Academics.
There is
also the Associate Membership Examination of the Institute of Engineers (AMIE),
which enables working people in the private and public sector, or diploma
holders to acquire a Bachelor's engineering degree through distance education.
SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING
1.
Computer proficiency is a must these days
2.
You must have excellent communication and
interpersonal skills
3.
Science and math as the basic tools.
4.
Should have a high level of mathematical
precision to be successful
5.
Alertness of mind and creativity to
innovate and create new things or bring modifications to already existing
machines.
6.
Requires manual, technical as well as
mechanical aptitude
7.
Reading Comprehension-understand
directions, written sentences and paragraphs.
8.
Technology Design-be able to use today's
technology to make your job easier.
9.
Quality Control Analysis-be able to
conduct tests, to prove your thinking, or test safety.
10.
Critical Thinking-use logic to identify
the strengths and weaknesses of your projects.
PREPARATION AND
TRAINING FOR THE CAREER
ENTRANCE
EXAM
1.
The Joint Entrance Examination for IITs (IITJEE)
for admission to various IITs
2.
All-India Engineering Entrance Exam (AIEEE) conducted
by C.B.S.E. for admission to various National Institutes of Technology or
regional engineering colleges.
3.
OR their own separate entrance exams and
other state level and national level exams.
4.
There is also the Associate Membership
Examination of the Institute of Engineers (AMIE), which enables working people
in the private and public sector, or diploma holders to acquire a Bachelor’s
engineering degree through distance education.
SCHOLARSHIP AND
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
In
private colleges fees range from approx Rs.1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakh approx annually
for a bachelors degree. In IIT’s it varies between Rs. 15,000/- to Rs. 20,000/-
approx per year.
Educational
institutes offering programmes in engineering generally extend scholarships to
students from socially and economically backward classes. For example, IITs waive
off the complete tuition fees for students belonging to the socially backward
communities. Scholarships, freeships, stipends and financial assistance are
also provided to students on the basis of merit and other qualifying criteria.
METHODS OF ENTERING THE
JOB
ü
Through Campus placement or off campus placement
ü
Advertisements in different newspapers and job
search sites
ü
Indian Engineering Service
examinations conducted by U.P.S.C.: Graduate engineers may find employment with
public and private sector organisations or, in government departments through
the Indian Engineering Service examinations conducted by U.P.S.C. Engineers can
opt for research studies and work as consultants with the government/private
industries and scientific/research organisations.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
REQUIRED FOR ENTRY OR TO BE SUCCESSFUL
ü
Natural curiosity is important to engineers
ü
Creativity
ü
Problem-solving orientation.
ü
Good
communication skills
ü Perseverance
and hard work
ü Ability
to work in teams
ü Ability
to express oneself using figures and words
ü Ability
to grasp things faster
ü Ability
to keep calm under work pressures
ü
Able to
adapt to a changing environment
ü Good in
technical drawings and computer skills
ü
Analytical bent of Mind, and Logical Reasoning
ü
Interested
in serving human needs
ü
Patience, Physical Strength, Ability to Work for
long hours
ü
Want to
make things work better
ü
Strive
for continual improvement Desire to constantly learn new things
ü
Strong
study skills
ü
Strong
computer skills
ü
good observation power
ü
should also be a good communicator &
crisis manager
Preparing
for a Global Career
—
Students
who look to work internationally should:
¡ Be language and culturally proficient
¡ Should participate in study abroad programs
¡ Look into work international work experience and Co-Op opportunities
ADVANCEMENT/PROMOTIONS
In the government
sector, freshers could get promotions accordingly:
Junior
Engineers – Assistant Engineers – Assistant Executive Engineers – Executive
Engineers – Superintendent Engineers and so on.
In Academic Field
Junior Teacher – Assistant /Associate
-Professor – Head of the Dept. (HOD) – Dean – Director.
In Official Field -
Programmer – Sr. Programmer – Team Leader –
EDP In charge – Analyst – Sr. Analyst – Head of Dept.
1.
It is advisable to earn a post-graduate degree in
this field and / or
2.
A management degree further brightens your career
prospects
3.
Can take exams of SAIL, GAIL, BHEL, NTPC
etc.
4.
Highly qualified professionals from this field,
such as post-graduates from various iits, often seek suitable employment in
foreign countries. It is not that only highly qualified mechanical engineers
get opportunity to work abroad, if you are employed in a multinational company,
you may also get the chance to work on offshore projects.
TYPICAL PLACES OF
EMPLOYMENT/SELF EMPLOYMENT
1.
Automobile and auto part manufacturers
2.
Aerospace industry
3.
Various Government sector undertakings like
- PWD,
- CPWD,
- ONGC,
- VSSC,
- Oil exploration and refining, like
IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Limited),
- NTPC,
- BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited),
- ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation),
- DRDO (Defence Research And Development
Organisation),
- ECIL (Electronic Cooperation Of India Limited),
- AAI (Airport Authority Of India),
- SAIL (Steel Authority Of India),
- RRB (Railway Recruitment Board),
- UPSC (Union Public Service Commission),
- CDS (Combined Defence Service),
- BHEL (Bharat Heavy
Electricals Limited),
- ISRO (Indian Space
Research Organization),
- HPCL (Hindustan
Petroleum Corporation Limited),
- BARC (Bhabha
Atomic Research Organization),
- GAIL (Gas Authority
of India Limited),
- CAD (Civil Aviation
Department) etc.
4.
Aviation companies like Air India, Indian Airlines,
Helicopter Corporation of India & flying clubs, private airlines &
government owned air service
5.
Some of the top recruiters
for Food Engineers include Agro Tech Food, ITC Limited, PepsiCo India, Amul,
Parle, Perfetti India Ltd, Britannia India Ltd., Nestle India Pvt Ltd, Cadbury
India Ltd
6.
Steel plants
7.
Thermal plants and gas turbine manufacturers
8.
Air conditioning and refrigeration industry
9.
Shipping industry
10.
Engineering consultancies
11.
Defense / Technical wings of Armed
forces / Indian Army
12.
Space research organization
13.
Paper industries
14.
Chemical industries
15.
Communication sector
16.
Computer industries
17.
Postal departments
18.
Banking sector
19.
Technical sales / marketing or work as
independent consultants
20.
Ranbaxy, Dr. Reddy labs,
Cipla and GlaxoSmithKlineg
21.
Research as well as teaching in Research
and teaching institutes
SOME COLLEGES IN INDIA
1.
Indian Institute of Technology IIT Kanpur
2.
Indian Institute of Technology IIT Kharagpur
3.
Indian Institute of Technology IIT Bombay
4.
Indian Institute of Technology IIT Madras
5.
Indian Institute of Technology IIT Delhi
6.
BIT, Mesra
7.
NIT- National Institute of Technology Trichy
8.
Delhi College of Engineering , Delhi
9.
BITS Pilani
10.
IIT Roorkee
11.
IT-BHU
12.
IIT-Guwahati
COLLEGES IN MEERUT
3.
Meerut
Institute of Technology
4.
Meerut
International Institute of Technology
6.
IIMT institute
of Engineering and Technology
7.
College of
Engineering and Rural Technology
8.
Radha Govind
Engineering College
9.
Faculty of
Engineering, Shanti Niketan Group of Institutions
10.
JP Institute
of Engineering and Technology
11.
Institute of
Technology and Management
13.
Dewan VS
Institute of Engineering and Technology
15.
Translam
Institute of Technology and Management
16.
IAMR College
of Engineering
17.
Kishan
Institute of Engineering and Technology
18.
Rishi
Institute of Engineering and Technology
19.
Shree Banke
Bihari Institute of Technology
20.
Bansal
Institute of Engineering and Technology
21.
Gyan Bharti
Institute of Technology
22.
ESAR College
of Engineering
23.
Panchwati
Institute of Engineering and Technology
24.
IIMT
Engineering College
25.
Shanti
Institute of Technology
26.
Neelkanth
Institute of Technology
27.
Shri Nath Ji
Institute for Technical Education
28.
Shri Ram
Institute of Technology
29.
FIT
Engineering College
30.
Delhi
Institute of Engineering and Technology
31.
SVS Group of
Institutions
32.
Mahaveer
Institute of Engineering and Technology
SOURCES OF FURTHER
INFORMATION
1.
Employment news paper
2.
Ascent, Time of India
3.
All India Council of Technical Education
- www.aicte.ernet.in
4.
The Institutions of Engineers (India) - www.ieiindia.org
5.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency - www.bee.gov.in
6.
Distance Education Council for distance education
in Engineering - www.dec.ac.in
13.
The Aeronautical Society of India - http://www.aesi-hyd.com/
17.
http://www.engineering.careers360.com/
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