Engineering Project Lead the Way Plan
Careers in Engineering
2011
Principles of Engineering
2/4/2011
Table of Contents
Page 3- College Courses
Page 4-High School Requirements
Page 5-Nature Of Engineering
Page 12-Training and Advancement
Page 15-Employment
Page 16-Job Outlook
Page 22-Works Cited Page
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High School Requirements
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Field Description
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Nature of the Work
Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between scientific discoveries and the commercial applications that meet societal and consumer needs.
Many engineers develop new products. During the process, they consider several factors. For example, in developing an industrial robot, engineers specify the functional requirements precisely; design and test the robot 's components; integrate the components to produce the final design; and evaluate the design 's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety. This process applies to the development of many different products, such as chemicals, computers, power plants, helicopters, and toys.
In addition to their involvement in design and development, many engineers work in testing, production, or maintenance. These engineers supervise production in factories, determine the causes of a component’s failure, and test manufactured products to maintain quality. They also estimate the time and cost required to complete projects. Supervisory engineers are responsible for major components or entire projects. (See the statement on engineering and natural sciences managers elsewhere in the Handbook.)
Engineers use computers
2011
Principles of Engineering
2/4/2011
Table of Contents
Page 3- College Courses
Page 4-High School Requirements
Page 5-Nature Of Engineering
Page 12-Training and Advancement
Page 15-Employment
Page 16-Job Outlook
Page 22-Works Cited Page
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High School Requirements
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Field Description
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Nature of the Work
Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between scientific discoveries and the commercial applications that meet societal and consumer needs.
Many engineers develop new products. During the process, they consider several factors. For example, in developing an industrial robot, engineers specify the functional requirements precisely; design and test the robot 's components; integrate the components to produce the final design; and evaluate the design 's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety. This process applies to the development of many different products, such as chemicals, computers, power plants, helicopters, and toys.
In addition to their involvement in design and development, many engineers work in testing, production, or maintenance. These engineers supervise production in factories, determine the causes of a component’s failure, and test manufactured products to maintain quality. They also estimate the time and cost required to complete projects. Supervisory engineers are responsible for major components or entire projects. (See the statement on engineering and natural sciences managers elsewhere in the Handbook.)
Engineers use computers
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