The document discusses electrical engineering as a career. It provides an overview of what electrical engineering is, how to become an electrical engineer including getting an education in electrical and electronic engineering. It describes typical tasks of an electrical engineer such as designing circuits and systems, using simulation software, building prototypes, testing and debugging designs. It also discusses what a typical work day is like for an electrical engineer and qualities that contribute to success in the field.

1. D-214 Careers in Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Jerry Meyerhoff
JDM LABS LLC

2. Overview
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What is Electrical Engineering ?
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General Questions You May Have ?
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How Does One Become an EE ? My Story.
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What Is the EE Job / Tasks ?
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What Is a “ Typical Day “ ?
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What Else does an EE do in “Life” ?
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What Makes One Successful ?
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3. Questions ???
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How did I First Get Interested ?
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High School Interests ?
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Which College / Major ?
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How Do you Know It Is Right ?
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If I Had Only Known …
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Typical Day: Routines & Variations ?
What to Look Forward To ?
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4. Questions ??? , Part 2
• Upsides & Downsides ? What Makes it
Worthwhile & Satisfying ?
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What Type of Person, Qualities & Skills ?
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Important Helpful Courses ?
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One Big Reason Why ?
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Resources ?
D214 Career Advisors
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5. What Is Electrical Engineering ?
General Engineering <wiki> : The discipline, art and
profession of acquiring and applying technical,
scientific and mathematical knowledge to design and
implement materials, structures, machines, devices,
systems, and processes that safely <environmentally
and ecomomically > realize desired objectives or
inventions.
Electrical / Electronic : Applies Electricity, Electronics &
Electromagnetisim.
Outcomes: Power Generation & Distribution,
Power Conversion, Control Systems, Signals,
Computing, Telecommunications...
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6. EE's Work on these Devices
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7. Brief History
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1770's - Statics, Voltera Pile
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1830's Current/Voltage/Ohms
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1873 Maxwell's Equations
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1880's University Courses , Edison & Tesla Power
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1890's Radio Transmission
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1900's Amplifier Vacuum Tube
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1930's Radar
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1940's Computer
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1947-'58 Transistor to Integrated Circuit
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1970's MicroProcessor http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_engineering
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8. Jerry Meyerhoff’s C.V. How Did I Become an Engineer ?
Early Activities : Semi-Random ?
First : Take Everything Apart … Later : Putting Together
Read Electricity & Radio Books in Library 621.384
Build Many Electrical Projects > Amateur (Ham) Radio
High School : College Prep Math-n-Science -- Physics !!
Preference & Skills Assessments: ElectronicsTechnician
Talk to Grown-ups (Mentors) About Careers :
Engineer IS Possible
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9. Jerry Meyerhoff’s C.V. How Did I Become an Engineer ? -2
BSEE University of Illinois at Chicago [ UIC ] ( 5 years)
Tech Electives & Business / Organization Dynamics
Group Projects
Relevant Summer Work Experiences / Internships
Campus Activities : Social & Professional Societies
Job Search & Re-search : On - Campus Interviews
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10. Work Experience
1970 Motorola Entry Level Electrical Engineer :
2-Way UHF FM Receiver , SSB HF System
1974 Lead Designer : HF-SSB Transceiver
1976 Design Leader : CB Radio, FM & AM Stereo
1980 Staff Engineer : Automotive Technology
Cordless Telephone, Vehicle Wireless Data
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11. Work Experience -2
1988 Principal Staff Engineer
Electrical Design Consultant
Lead Special Projects
Customer Presentations
Technology Roadmaps
“Firefighting”
1995+ EMC Specialist / Consultant
Advising Multiple Automotive Design Teams
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12. What's Work Like ?
Team / Multi-Disciplinary & Multi-Skilled Methodology
Review / Create Specification & Requirements
Optimize Architectural Approach fromTeam Inputs
Select IC’s / Critical Components
Simulation at High & Low Levels
Design Detailed Sub-circuit(s)
Optimization & Iterative Simulation
Capture / Enter Schematic Diagram
Refine Cost Estimates
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13. Simulation & Modeling
High Voltage T h e m o d i f ie d E S D s im u la to r d is c h a r g e w a v
110 pF 3 .5
20 pF 3
330 Ohms
120 Ohms 2 .5
C urre nt [A /k V ]
2
1 .5
10 pF Switch
1
36 Ohms 0 .5
Ground Plane 0
0 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 4 0 1 6 0
T im e [ n s ]
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14. Schematic Capture
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15. What's Work Like ? -2
Simulate Virtual Design [Iterate to Optimize]
Move Design to Printed Circuit Board / Substrate
Build Prototypes , Test / Debug
Validate Design Performance { Iterate & Optimize}
Validate Manufacturing Compatibility , Pilot Build
Verify Customer Application Acceptance
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16. EMC Test Setups
Radiated Emissions
Conducted Immunity
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17. What Is a Work Day Like ?
Look at Daily Planner
Check Voice Mail
Check www News Services
Read E-mail
Review Task Priority
Reply to “Hot” Requests
Attend Home Department Status Meeting
Design / Simulate / Test … Something
Write : Test Specs’ , Purchase Req’s , Reports ..
Review Requirements Documents
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18. Evaluate Prototype
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19. What Is a Work Day Like ? -2
Break / Hallway Symposium
Design Team Meeting : Problem Solving / Design Review
Prepare Presentation for Customer Status Meeting
Attend Cross-Functional Quality Improvement Team Meeting
Training on New CAE Software Application
Tutor / Mentor a Junior Engineer Associate
Performance Management Dialog With Supervisor
Attend Management “Town Hall” Meeting
Review the Day & Plan Upcoming Activities
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20. Other Professional Activities
Patents
Internal Standards & Guidelines
SABA : Science Advisory Board Associate
SAE : Society of Automotive Engineers , SDO
IEEE : Electrical Engineers Professional Institute
UIC EAA : College of Engineering EAA
Technical Committees : EMC
Customer Presentations : UK, Japan, Germany,..
Motorola University & Training
Bike to Work Weeks
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21. Success Factors
Curiosity : Why & How Does It Work
Hobbies : Make Things That Work
Hang Around With Grownups In Business / Field
Have a System of <Personal> Organization
Hang Around With Like-Minded Peers
Have Outside Non-Technical Activities
Start an Organization
Willing To Fail Occasionally & Learn From It
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22. Success Factors -2
Adventuresome / Playful Attitude
Seek Out & Listen To Advice, Cultivate A Mentor
Play Well With Others & In Teams
Creativity Training: “Kick In TheSeat..” RogerVonOech
Work Can Be Play
Learn Business: “Soul of a New Machine” T. Kidder
Do NOT Have to Follow a Business Career Path
Continue Learning (Einstein's advice)
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23. Questions ?
Thanks for handing me this opportunity !
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