The Engineering Profession E10 - Introduction to Engineering Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering John Athanasiou March 2008 1
Where do you see your self 7-10 years from now 2
From Student to Professional: Step 1 (Timeline to Engineering Education) Then What??? Time (years) 3 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
FROM: From Student to Professional TO: 4
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 conduct 2. 5
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 6
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 7
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. 8
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. 9
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. 10
Q2 Based on our discussion, engineering is: A. Design B. Planning C. Testing D. Implementation E. All of the above 11
From Student to Professional: Step 2 (Timeline to Engineering Education) Then What??? Time (years) 12 Freshman E10, EE97, Mat.25, Calculus I Sophomore,, ME 101, CE135 CompE Junior, 135 HW, Reports, Midterms Senior, Finals, Projects, BS in Engineering Specialization San Jose State University
. CE Construction Structural Transportation Geothermal Environmental 13
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. 14
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 subdiscipline 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. 15
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. 16
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. 17
Aero Aerodynamics Propulsion Flight Dynamics Structure & Materials 18
. CE Construction Structural Transportation Geothermal Environmental 19
. ME Fluid Dynamics Thermodynamics Mechanical Design Mechatronics 20
Mechatronics Mechanical, Electronics, Control and Computing systems. 21
. EE Power Generation Communication Systems LSI Electronics 22
. Chem. E Biochemical Polymers Plastics Food Processing 23
. Mat. E Semiconductors Microelectronics Ceramics 24
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 25
From Student to Professional Step 3 (1) Majors BS/MS (2) Specialization Interviews Functional (Job) Classification (3) 26
Functional Classification-all majors 1. Research 2. Experimental 3. Analytical 4. Design 5. Development 6. Testing 7. Production 8. Operations 9. Sales/Marketing 10. Customer (large systems) 11. Management 12. Consulting 13. Construction 27
Engineering Functional Jobs-A Title Function SKILLS/Knowledge Research E. Solves new problems. Obtains new data. Devises new methods of calculation Gains new knowledge Perceptiveness Patience Self-Confidence Analytical E. Models physical problems using math to predict performance. Performs failure analysis - Math, Physics, - Engineering Science, Applications Software Development E. -Develops products, processes, or systems -Uses well-known principles and employs existing processes or machines to perform a new function -Concerned only with a prototype or model Ingenuity Creativity Astute Judgment 28
Engineering Functional Jobs-B Title Function SKILLS/Knowledge Design E. -Converts concepts and information into detailed plans and specs from which the finished product can be be Manufactured. -Restricted by the state of the art 1. Creativity 2. Innovation 3. Fundamental knowledge of many disciplines 4. Understanding of economics and people Production E. 1. Devises a schedule to efficiently coordinate materials and personnel 2. Orders raw materials at the optimum times 3. Sets up the assembly line 4. Handles and ships the finished product -Knowledge of design, economics, and psychology. -Ability to visualize the overall operation of a project -Knowledge of each step of the production effort 29
Test E. Engineering Functional Jobs-C Title Function SKILLS/Knowledge 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. -Knowledge of statistics, product and process specifications. -Measurement techniques. -Fundamental engineering aspects of the design Operations or Plant E -Selects sites for facilities- -Specifies the layout for all facets of the operation -Selects the fixed equipment for climate control, lighting, and communication -Responsible for maintenance and modifications Industrial engineering, Economics and law 30
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 31
From Student to Professional Engineer, Step 4 (1) Majors BS/MS (2) Specialization Functional (Job) Classification Company Levels (3) (4) 32
Company Levels (Publicly owned). Corporate Management COB Board of Directors CEO CFO COO CTO ------------------------------- V.P. of Marketing V.P. of Engineering V.P. of MFG V.P. of.. ------------------------------ Director of. Director of. Management Plant Mgt. Functional Mgt.* Project Mgt. Line Mgt. Engineering Fellow* Senior E. Project E. or Lead E. Advisory* Staff* Sr. Associate E.* Engineer or Entry Level * Large Co. 33
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Group A: Good Understanding of: 1. Engineering science fundamentals: 1. Engineering science fundamentals: a. Physical and life science. (understanding engineering). 3. Good communication skills: a. Physical and life science. b. Information technology. a. Written b. Verbal c. Graphic d. Listening c. Math (including statistics) 2. The design and manufacturing process Group A: Good Understanding of: 1. Engineering science fundamentals: a. Physical and life science. b. Information technology. c. Math (including statistics) (understanding engineering). 3. Good communication skills: 2. The design and manufacturing process (understanding engineering). 3. Good communication skills: a. Written a. Written b. Verbal c. Graphic d. Listening b. Verbal c. Graphic d. Listening Boeing co/asee PRISM 12/96 35
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 36
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 37
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??? 39
Could 007 Have Been an Engineer?. BS Engineering CIA 40
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 gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/index.html) 41
Engineering Careers at CIA Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Engineers Work Schedule: Full Time Salary: $54,103 $79,694 Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area 42
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 43
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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 47
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. 48