The Engineering Profession

E10 - Introduction to Engineering

Charles W. Davidson
College of Engineering
John Athanasiou
March 2008

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 Where do you see your self
7-10 years from now

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 Freshman E10, EE97, Mat.25, Calculus I
Sophomore,, ME 101, CE135 CompE
Junior, 135 HW, Reports, Midterms
Senior, Finals, Projects,

BS in Engineering

San Jose State University

(Timeline to Engineering Education)

Then What???

Time (years)
From Student to Professional: Step 1

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 From Student to Professional
FROM: TO:

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 “What is a Profession”
1. Requires specialized and highly skilled knowledge.
2. Requires academic training.
3. Is regulated by professional bodies.
4. Examination of competence
5. Function of professional work is vital to society.
6. Professionals enjoy high social status
7. Compensation is higher than other occupations
8. Professionals must perform under a standard of
professional behavior that requires adherence to the
highest principles of legal and ethical conduct2.

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 The Engineering Profession
Training, Qualifications, Advancements,Licensure
 BS is required for all entry level engineering. Jobs.

 Engineers trained in one field, may also work in a related field of

engineering:

Aero E ………………… ME
EE ………………… Comp.E
Chem E. ……………….. Materials E

All 50 states require licensure for engineers who offer their

services directly to the public. 2

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 The Engineering Profession
Training, Qualifications, Advancements, Licensure (cont.)
 Engineer In Training (ET) 2

 Engineering Fundamentals Exam

 Senior in, or Graduate of, an ABET accredited
program

 Professional Engineer (PE )2

 BS-ABET
 Have passed, or be waived of, the ET
 4-Years Work experience
 Exam by NCEES
 Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)

 Principles and Practice of Engineering

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 Q1

All 50 states require licensure for engineers who:

A. Work for the government.

B. Work for the food industry.
C. Offer their services directly to the public.
D. Do not have a degree from an ABET
accredited program.

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 What Engineers Do? (a review)3

1. Design products.
2. Design machinery to build those products.
3. Design plants in which those products are made.
4. Design the systems that ensure the quality and
efficiency of the manufacturing process.
5. Design, plan and supervise the construction of
buildings, highways, transit systems.
6. Develop and implement ways to extract,
process and use raw materials such as petroleum
and natural gas.
7. Harness the power of the sun, and wind to
satisfy the nations power needs.
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What Engineering Work Have We Done in E10?
 Training: – Excel, Inventor 2008, Statics,
Aerodynamics, Strength of materials,
Communication.
 Design: – Turbine, Support structure.
(CE, ME, Aero)
 Build Parts: – Blades (z-printer)
 Assembly: -- Support structure, Motor installation.
(CE, ME)
 Test: – Blade performance.
( Aero, EE, Excel )
-- Structure stiffness (EE, ME)
 Communication: – Technical presentation and report.

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 Q2
Based on our discussion, engineering is:

 A. Design
 B. Planning
 C. Testing
 D. Implementation
 E. All of the above

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 Freshman E10, EE97, Mat.25, Calculus I
Sophomore,, ME 101, CE135 CompE
Junior, 135 HW, Reports, Midterms
Senior, Finals, Projects,

BS in Engineering

San Jose State University

Specialization
Then What???
(Timeline to Engineering Education)
From Student to Professional: Step 2

Time (years)
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 .

CE

Construction Structural Transportation Geothermal Environmental

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 CE-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

• Project Manager--Oversees the entire construction

project, organizes sub-contractors to meet the critical
path.
• Estimator--Formulates the expense of a project,
prepares the bid proposal, uses quality control to
reduce costs to the company to achieve the lowest bid
on a project.
• Scheduler--Designs the critical path of project without
sacrificing quality or safety, works closely with the
Project Manager.
• Project Engineer--Designs the project to meet the
specifications set by the owner and government
regulations, renders pragmatic solutions to daily
problems during construction.

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 CE-PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING
City Manager--Oversees city engineers, works closely with
local, county, and state political units, manages the overall
upkeep of the city, responds to any natural or man-made
disaster with emergency management techniques.

• City Engineer--Specializes in Civil Engineering sub-

discipline to meet city needs such as water quality,
transportation, etc.

• Federal Employee--Works for organizations like the

Department of Transportation, Federal Emergency
Management Association, Turnpike Authority.

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 CE-STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

• Designer--Formulates plans that meet criteria based

on quality, cost, and safety.
• Evaluator/Analyst--Explores safety concerns on an
existing structures, modifies structures to raise safety
levels or to expand existing capabilities.

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 CE-TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

• Planner--Works with the local, state, and federal

levels to
meet the requirements of the D.O.T.
• Consultant--Makes recommendations
concerning the
infrastructure, deals with transit related
problems.
• Operations Manager--Oversees traffic flows,
alters roadway systems to meet the cyclic flow of
traffic patterns.
• Highway Geometric Design--Designs roadway
systems.
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 Aero

Flight Structure &

Aerodynamics Propulsion
Dynamics Materials

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 .

CE

Construction Structural Transportation Geothermal Environmental

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 .

ME

Fluid Thermo- Mechanical

Mechatronics
Dynamics dynamics Design

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 Mechatronics
Mechanical, Electronics, Control and
Computing systems.

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.
EE

Communication
Power
Generation
Systems LSI Electronics

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.

Chem. E

Polymers Food
Biochemical
Plastics Processing

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Mat. E

Semiconductors Microelectronics Ceramics

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 Q3

Which engineering discipline combines Control Systems,

Electronic Systems, Mechanical Systems and Computers?

A. Avionics
B. Tecktronics
C. Mechatronics
D. Electronics
E. All of the Above

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 From Student to Professional
Step 3

BS/MS
Functional

Interviews
(1) (2)
Majors Specialization (Job)
Classification

(3)

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 Functional Classification-all majors

1. Research 8. Operations
2. Experimental 9. Sales/Marketing
3. Analytical 10. Customer (large systems)
4. Design 11. Management
5. Development 12. Consulting
6. Testing 13. Construction
7. Production

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 Engineering Functional Jobs-A
Title Function SKILLS/Knowledge
Research Solves new problems. Perceptiveness
E. Obtains new data. Patience
Devises new methods of calculation
Self-Confidence
Gains new knowledge

Analytical Models physical problems using - Math, Physics, -

E. math to predict performance. Engineering Science,
Performs failure analysis Applications Software

Development -Develops products, processes, or Ingenuity

E. systems Creativity
-Uses well-known principles and Astute Judgment
employs existing processes or
machines to perform a new function
-Concerned only with a prototype or
model
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 Engineering Functional Jobs-B
Title Function SKILLS/Knowledge
Design E. -Converts concepts and information 1. Creativity
into detailed plans and specs from 2. Innovation
which the finished product can be 3. Fundamental knowledge
be Manufactured. of many disciplines
-Restricted by the state of the art 4. Understanding of
economics and people

Production 1. Devises a schedule to efficiently -Knowledge of design,

E. coordinate materials and personnel economics, and
2. Orders raw materials at the psychology.
optimum times -Ability to visualize the
3. Sets up the assembly line overall operation of a
4. Handles and ships the finished project
product
-Knowledge of each step
of the production effort
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 Engineering Functional Jobs-C
Title Function
Test E. Develops and conducts tests to
verify that a new product meets
design specs.
Products can be tested for
structural integrity, performance,
and reliability .
Testing is performed under all
expected environmental conditions.
SKILLS/Knowledge
-Knowledge of statistics,
product and process
specifications.
-Measurement techniques.
-Fundamental engineering
aspects of the design

Operations or -Selects sites for facilities- Industrial engineering,

Plant E -Specifies the layout for all facets Economics and law
of the operation
-Selects the fixed equipment for
climate control, lighting, and
communication
-Responsible for maintenance and
modifications
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 Q4

What is the “functional job“ description (name) of the engineer who

“ Converts concepts and information into detailed plans and
specifications from which the finished product can be
manufactured”?

A. Test engineer
B. Experimental engineer
C. Development engineer
D. Design engineer
E. Production engineer

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 From Student to Professional Engineer, Step 4

BS/MS
(1) (2) Functional Company
Majors Specialization (Job) Levels
Classification

(3) (4)

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 Company Levels (Publicly owned)

.Corporate Management Management Engineering

Plant Mgt. Fellow*

COB
Board of Directors Functional Mgt.* Senior E.
Project Mgt. Project E.
CEO
CFO Line Mgt. or Lead E.
COO …… Advisory*
CTO Staff*
------------------------------- Sr. Associate E.*
V.P. of Marketing Engineer
V.P. of Engineering
or “Entry Level”
V.P. of MFG
V.P. of …………..
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Director of ….
Director of ….
* Large Co.
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 What employers are looking in new
graduates?

• Fast learners

• Team players

•Unknown source

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 Group A: Good Understanding of:
1. Engineering
1.
science fundamentals:
Engineering science fundamentals:
a. Physical andand
a. Physical life
lifescience.
science.
(understanding engineering).
b.3. Information technology.
Good communication skills:
a. Written
c. Math (including
b. Verbal statistics)
c. Graphic
d. Listening
2. The design andGroup
manufacturing
A: Good Understanding of: process
1. Engineering science fundamentals:
a. Physical and life science.
(understanding engineering).
b. Information technology.
c. Math (including statistics)
3. Good
2. The communication
design and manufacturing skills:
process
(understanding engineering).
a.3. Written
Good communication skills:
a. Written
b. Verbal
b. Verbal
c. Graphic
c. Graphic
d. Listening

d. Listening
•Boeing co/ASEE PRISM 12/96
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 Group B: Basic understanding of:
1. The context in which engineering is practiced,
including:

- Economics/business practice
- History
- The environment
- Customer and social needs

2. A multidisciplinary systems perspective.

3. The importance of teamwork.

3. Ethical standards
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 Group C

1. Curiosity and a lifelong desire to learn. (LLL)

2. An ability to think critically and creatively as

well as independently and cooperative.,

3. Flexibility – the ability and the self-confidence

to adopt

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Bachelors of Science in Engineering:
The Key to Many Doors

Do Not Underestimate it 38
 Other Directions for Engineers

1. Advanced Degrees -Academic Institutions

(Teaching, research, publishing, community Involvement)
2. Engineering Management (MSE/MBA)
3. Law (Patents-Federal level, Corporate Law-State/Federal)
4. Medicine (bioengineering/Biomedical E., prosthetics
(“Bionic Women”), non invasive diagnostic procedures
5. Government: State (Caltran), Federal: Core of Engineers,
Defense
6. Engineering Consultant: Experience needed
7. Your Own Business: Capital, vision, initiative required
8. 007 ???

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 Could 007 Have Been an Engineer?

BS CIA
Engineering

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 Engineering Careers at CIA
 College Students - Scientists, Engineers & Technology
 Electrical Engineer
 Materials Engineer
 Mechanical Engineer
 Operational Psychologist
 Program Management Engineer
 Research Scientist
 Science, Technology, and Weapons Analyst
 Security Engineer
 Systems Engineer
 Technical Operations Officer
 Technical Security Officers
 Technical/Targeting Analyst
(www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/index.html)

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 Engineering Careers at CIA

Mechanical, Electrical, Materials

Engineers

• Work Schedule: Full Time

• Salary: $54,103 – $79,694
• Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area

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 CalTran
$Min - $Max
• Associate Programmer, CT 2,805 – 3,051
Mechanical Engineer 4,279 – 7,617
• Programmer I 3,262 – 4,087
• Transportation Engineer Civil) 4,279 – 7,617
• Transportation Engineer, (Electrical) 4,279 – 7,617
Transportation Surveyor (CT) 4,175 – 7,617

• www.dot.ca.gov/hq/jobs/salaries.htm

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Thank you for listening

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 References+

• All Images from Google, Images

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 Clicker Q3
Fluid Dynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Mechanical
Design are specialization arias of

A. EE
B. Chem. E
C. Mat. E
D. ME
E. Comp. E
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 Clicker Q1
One of the prerequisites for the PE Exam is:

• A. You must have a BS.

• B. You must have 4 years work experience.
• C. You must have passed/waved the ET .
• D. All of the above.

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