Electrical engineering is an engineering discipline concerned with the study, design and application of equipment, devices and systems which use electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. It emerged as an identifiable occupation in the latter half of the 19th century after commercialization of the electric telegraph, the telephone, and electrical power generation, distribution and use. Electrical engineering is now divided into a wide range of different fields, including computer engineering, systems engineering, power engineering, telecommunications, radio-frequency engineering, signal processing, instrumentation, photovoltaic cells, electronics, and optics and photonics. Many of these disciplines overlap with other engineering branches, spanning a huge number of specializations including hardware engineering, power electronics, electromagnetics and waves, microwave engineering, nanotechnology, electrochemistry, renewable energies, mechatronics/control, and electrical materials science.
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When you decide to become an electrical engineer, you're committing yourself to a profession that involves developing, designing, testing and supervising the manufacturing of electrical devices and equipment, including navigation systems, electric motors and power generation equipment. Average starting salary: Rs. 23,500 /-
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Electronics engineers create, design and develop everyday devices such as mobile phones, portable music devices and computers. Electronic engineering offers the chance to produce new innovations and developments in telecommunications, robotics, computing hardware, and power and electrical equipment.There is plenty of scope to specialise within the field, with areas of expertise including audio, visual and light electronic equipment; control systems and automation; and microelectronics (computer chips) and telecommunications. There is currently a shortage of electronics engineers around the world – a situation likely to continue for some time to come.
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Electrical designers are in charge of creating electrical schematics, layouts, and other grid plans for their organization. They must develop effective, safe electrical diagrams, provide assistance in the installation of equipment and systems, and perform design computations using their engineering skills.
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Test Engineers inspect and report on the quality of products through the entire production cycle. Depending on the product, they may use different criteria to check quality, such as functionality, durability, safety and speed. The role of Test Engineers is to thoroughly check materials, procedures and mechanical or electrical systems to ensure that customers get high-quality, functional products. They run tests on various components and features in order to identify and fix technical issues. Experienced Test Engineers might also be responsible for training and managing junior team members.
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Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.
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Systems analysts analyse how well software, hardware and the wider IT system fit the business needs of their employer or of a client. They write requirements for new systems and may also help implement them and monitor their effectiveness
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Manufacturing systems engineers design, plan, develop and install systems including manufacturing equipment and assembly lines. This covers all aspects of manufacturing processes. They may also be involved in the design and building of a manufacturing plant
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Microelectronics is a subdivision of electronics that focuses on the design of small electronic parts like semiconductors, circuit boards, and microchips that are used in the design of new biomedical, electronic, aerospace, and information technologies devices and systems. Microelectronic engineers construct prototypes of new designs, perform specialized tests, and record and interpret data on the performance of new models
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An electrical engineering technician takes an active role in the development of projects designed by electrical engineers and computer hardware engineers. They set up and test a prototype and working electronics components, such as navigation systems; they also report on the electronics' performance, and make suggestions for change as needed. People employed in this job usually have an associate's degree in electrical engineering technology. Industry certification in electrical power testing is available. According to the BLS, the number of jobs for electrical and electronics engineering technicians is expected to grow by 2% from 2019-2029. These professionals earned median pay of $65,260 in 2019; the BLS also reports that the states where the greatest number of electrical and electronics engineering technicians worked were California, Texas, Virginia, New York and Florida.
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Telecom Engineers are responsible for examining new network technologies and offering suggestions regarding integration. They have to ensure network availability and provide necessary maintenance and support. They are expert in managing data such as voice, calls, text, and video, over different modes of communication. They install and design different telecommunication equipment. They work in a vast field of instruments from radio and television to Satellite, computer networks, the internet, and optical fiber.
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An electrical design engineer develops new electrical systems for various applications. They are responsible for developing system specifications and layouts. The research systems ideas and draw up plans for these systems, usually using a computer program. Electrical design engineers also test their systems and make adjustments as needed. They also provide support throughout the manufacturing of the electrical systems they have designed.
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An instrumentation engineer typically works for industries with automated processes with the sole goal of improving productivity, safety, reliability, stability, and optimization. The focus area of their work is designing, developing, installing, managing equipment that is used to monitor and control machinery. Instrumentation engineers are commonly responsible for integrating the sensors with the recorders, displays, transmitters, or control systems. They are responsible for the testing and maintenance of the system. They generally design or specify installation, wiring, and signal conditioning.
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Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.
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Electrical and electronics installers and repairers install or repair a variety of electrical equipment in telecommunications, transportation, utilities, and their industries.
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The main duties of energy engineers involve creating, testing, securing and implementing elements of an electrical plant, such as switchgear, transformers, motors, cables, generators, etc.Monitoring the overall energy consumption and find inconsistencies,Visiting project sites, to evaluate energy usage data, and to conduct audits, To Collaborate with construction managers and other engineers and provide feedback related to power systems, electric grids, backup generators, etc.Average salary in the US: 71,200 USD/year.
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The main duties of electrical engineers working in the automotive industry is to Work on the development of components like power units, integrated navigation systems, lighting, air conditioning, sound, new technologies used to create autonomous vehicles or fully electric cars, and to Evaluate the distribution of electric cables and power generators and decide if they meet safety regulations .Average salary in the US: 78,800 USD/year
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Main duties of electrical engineers working in the aerospace industry include working on guidance and communication systems, radars or satellites , To Contribute to the development of new hybrid or fully electric propulsion systems for aeroplanes or other aircraft and to Collaborate with other aerospace engineers and specialists to determine which materials should be used to ensure the safety of the passengers and the reliability of the entire electrical system
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The main duties of electrical engineers working in the oil and gas industries to Design, test, and improve specialised equipment (generators, electric motors) used on oil platforms and drilling rigs, To Evaluate and decide if the equipment meets the safety and reliability standards, and To Ensure the equipment can still function under challenging work conditions, such as extremely high or low temperatures. Average salary in the US: 66,360 USD/year
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Primary duties of a Controls engineers is to work and manufacture energy plants to ensure consistent, efficient and high-quality production processes. They design the plant's overall manufacturing process, making adjustments to optimize output. They improve productivity by adjusting the layout of the production floor and automating essential workflow processes. Controls engineers determine operational standards and schedule maintenance, quality and inspection reviews to align employee actions with company policy.National average salary: $60,711 per year
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Sustainability engineers are responsible for adjusting and creating designs to have a low environmental impact. They determine how to use renewable energy sources to accomplish a goal and find ways to limit the amount of energy waste and hazardous byproducts that could impact the environment. Sustainability engineers predict the impact of a project on the local and global ecosystem, then make recommendations on how to recycle materials, save energy and eliminate pollution.National average salary: $94,752 per year
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A company's director of technology is in charge of supervising and coordinating all of the organization's technology needs. This includes planning technological infrastructure, ordering equipment and hiring employees that have advanced technical knowledge. The director of technology creates guidelines for information security, internal technology updates and data processing. They determine how to invest company funds in technological initiatives and seek out suppliers or business partners for new projectsNational average salary: $127,468 per year
