If I get an Engineering degree...

[Oscar1613]

Originally posted by: Engineer

Originally posted by: Oscar1613

Originally posted by: Engineer

Originally posted by: feelingshorter


EE? Thats what ima major in. EE itself is very broad term. You can do anything from building fans, to computer hardware (CPU, such such).

And designing industrial automation (including programming) from PLC's, touchscreen interfaces, and robots!

<--------me...me...me!

need an assisstant?

Currently, no!

We've hired 3 in the last two years (2 last year). Starting pay is so-so, but you do get paid overtime! :Q

(However, I worked over 1,500 hours of OT last year! )

what company do you work for? if you don't mind me asking

i took a robotics class for the last 2 semesters which i really enjoyed and excelled at (came in 2nd place ). really helped me discover my affinity for embeded applications so i plan on trying to get into that field after i graduate in dec.

 

[erub]

I just graduated with my BS in EE. I'm spending my second summer working for a major TI competitor in the semiconductor industry. My boss, my boss's boss, all the way up to the head of our group (there are 4 groups, which encompass many divisions, all report directly to the CEO) are all engineers. The new head of our group has a BSEE, MSEE, Ph.D. and MBA! More education is truly better..

I'm starting graduate school in the fall at Georgia Tech to get my MSEE, again a free degree..hoping one day to work on the testing and development side of wireless phones and networks

 

[timosyy]

I started out as a Computer Engineer...

I'm thinking of switching to "Business Information Technology" (systems engineering-esque?) and figure I'll be doing pretty much the same thing in the end.

 

[Engineer]

Originally posted by: Oscar1613

what company do you work for? if you don't mind me asking

i took a robotics class for the last 2 semesters which i really enjoyed and excelled at (came in 2nd place ). really helped me discover my affinity for embeded applications so i plan on trying to get into that field after i graduate in dec.

I work for a decent sized automotive supplier. As with many suppliers, we are rushing to automate everything (or send it to Mexico) to save money on labor. I'm not sure the robotics class you're referring to is the same as what I'm doing. I have a hunch that you class is more of the college level in which you build experimental robots (like in Robot Wars! ), but I could indeed be wrong.

I integrate and program industrial robots from ABB and Fanuc. Have only worked with up to two robots at one time. Integration and programming of automated cells can be a headache but also offer a great sense of accomplishment when watching automation in motion!

 

[habib89]

depends on what you choose... civil engineers do stuff with roads, bridges and buildings.. computer/electrical do thing with computers (duh) and mechanicals do pretty much everything else... since you like physics, mechanical is probably good for you.. or civil... mechanical is more fun if you ask me

 

[Oscar1613]

Originally posted by: Engineer

Originally posted by: Oscar1613

what company do you work for? if you don't mind me asking

i took a robotics class for the last 2 semesters which i really enjoyed and excelled at (came in 2nd place ). really helped me discover my affinity for embeded applications so i plan on trying to get into that field after i graduate in dec.

I work for a decent sized automotive supplier. As with many suppliers, we are rushing to automate everything (or send it to Mexico) to save money on labor. I'm not sure the robotics class you're referring to is the same as what I'm doing. I have a hunch that you class is more of the college level in which you build experimental robots (like in Robot Wars! ), but I could indeed be wrong.

I integrate and program industrial robots from ABB and Fanuc. Have only worked with up to two robots at one time. Integration and programming of automated cells can be a headache but also offer a great sense of accomplishment when watching automation in motion!

no our robots were not combat, altho most of the teams wanted to see them fight it out by the end they were automated retrieval units that would locate and retrieve colored cylinders randomly placed on a 6x8 foot playing field and return them to the home base

i know all too well about the headaches automation can cause, but you are right... once you track down the source of the problems and correct them, watching it perform the task fluidly and efficiently is awesome