Electrical Engineering: Exploring Opportunities and Advice
Delve into the world of Electrical Engineering with Donald Elliott, PE. Discover the diverse areas of work, career options, and insights into the industry. Get inspired to pursue a career in this dynamic field!
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ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ENGINEERING Donald Elliott, PE
AGENDA AGENDA Introduction What got me interested in Engineering? A little history Areas of work State of the Industry Why Electrical Engineering? Questions?
Electrical Engineering 3 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION A little bit about me Why Electrical Engineering How I got there What is possible with an EE degree There are many options We need more young engineers What are your interests, strengths, weaknesses? Don t give up!
AREAS OF WORK AREAS OF WORK So many
Electrical Engineering 5 WHAT CAN I DO AS AN EE? WHAT CAN I DO AS AN EE? Electric Power Robotics Electronics Help Owners to make more money Start your own firm Controls/ Instrumentation Drones EV Green Energy Electrification Software modeling and programming Firmware/ hardware design and testing Power plant design and maintenance Teaching Sales
Electrical Engineering 6 WHAT I DO WITH MINE? WHAT I DO WITH MINE? I enjoy Leadership Sales Technical Challenges Helping customers Society Memberships IEEE Senior Member Licensing Each state requires a separate license Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
7 TIMELINE TIMELINE UNIVERSITY FIRST JOB GET LICENSED LEADERSHIP SME Learning More learning Leadership, Customer support, Mentorship Leadership challenges, business climate, more mentoring You are the one people turn to for answers.
8 ADVICE TO STUDENTS: -TALK TO ENGINEERS -TALK TO EE STUDENTS -RESEARCH UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS -SEEK SHADOWING OPPORTUNITIES -WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS? -GET INVOLVED
9 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: -AGING POPULATION -THE TECH IS CHANGING -NEED MORE YOUNG ENGINEERS -MOVE TOWARD GREEN ENERGY -IOT IS A HOT AREA -ROBOTICS
THANK YOU THANK YOU Any questions?
