INTRODUCTION
What is an
Engineer?
An engineer is a qualified
engineering practitioner who uses
science, mathematics, and
creativity to create solutions for
technical, social, and economic
issues. Engineers take into account
the constraints placed on them by
practicality, regulation, safety, and
cost while designing materials,
buildings, and systems. The Latin
words ingeniare ("to contrive,
devise") and ingenium
("cleverness") are the origin of the
What they do?
They design, test, and improve electronics
They contribute to the development of
telecommunication systems, global positioning
systems, and electric power generation
They manage large projects meeting with
clients,
preparing budgets, determining schedules, and
managing teams of other engineers or technicians
What Knowledge they possess?
They must know physics, technology, and
mathematics
They must understand the practical application
of
engineering, design, and technology
They must have a working knowledge of
computer
components, electronics, and machines
What Skills they possess?
They need to have good writing skills to
communicate their designs to their bosses, clients,
and co-workers
They must have the ability to problem
solve
They must have good time management skills
to
make sure that the project is progressing on the
correct schedule
