2. Engineering Definitions
Engineering is the science, skill, and profession of acquiring and
applying scientific, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to
design and also build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials
and processes.
Electrical engineers are responsible for the generation, transfer and
conversion of electrical power. Electronic engineers study the behaviour
and effects of electrons and use this knowledge to design electronic
circuits, devices, equipment and systems. Both fields cover a range of
subtopics including control systems, signal processing and
telecommunications.
EEE is a broad and vibrant discipline which interfaces with many other
subject areas including physics, computer science and mechanical
engineering.
3. Why study EEE?
Best paid jobs, comfortable life and respect in the society
Job satisfaction
Global career – works with different worlds on common
flatform
Important to find a career you enjoy.
Variety of career opportunities
Challenging work
Problems will be open-ended
No single answer to solve complex problems
No answer in the back of the book
No teacher to tell you that you are right or wrong
You find a solution and persuade others that yours is the best one.
Respect
People know that engineering requires hard work and strong
technical skills. As a member of this profession, you will receive a
high amount of respect
4. Why study EEE?
Intellectual development
Develops your ability to think logically and to solve problems
Benefit to society
You can choose projects that benefit society
Cleaning the environment – safe carbon free
Developing prosthetic aids for disabled persons
Finding new sources of energy
Financial security
You will be well paid and Engineering graduates receive the highest
starting salary of any discipline
Prestige
Engineers greatly help
• sustain our nation's international competitiveness
• maintain our standard of living
• ensure a strong national security
• protect public safety.
5. Why study EEE?
Professional environment
You will work in a professional environment in which you will be
treated with respect and have some freedom in choosing your work.
Creative thinking
We are in a time of rapid technological changes, therefore, the need
for engineers to think creatively is greater than ever before.
Technological and scientific discovery
Do you know why power is transmitted in AC?
DC power sources are more efficient why?
An engineering education can help you understand many things in
the world Electrical and electronics.
6.
7. Where will I find work?
Aerospace industry
Automotive industry
Chemical industry
Construction industry
Defence industry
Electronics industry
Fast moving consumer goods industry
Marine industry
Materials and metals industry
Oil and gas industry
Pharmaceuticals industry
Power generation industry
Rail industry
Telecoms
Utilities industry
8. Different Roles, Different Names
Research and Development (R&D):
• Engineers whose role is to do research and then plan for new products, materials,
process, parts and components
Design & Development:
• Professionals whose responsibility is to design the system, components, or part of the
system
Production
• Engineers who supervise the manufacturing of electrical and electronic components and
machines.
Analysis and testing:
• Engineers who analyse and test different types of machines and their parts to ensure that
they function flawlessly.
Installation:
• Professionals who install electrical machines, instruments and parts at the client
location.
Operation &Maintenance:
• Engineers whose primary role is to ensure that machinery is working as per
specifications.
9. Skills and qualities
Sound mathematical and technical skills including physics.
Ability to think methodically, to design, plan and manage projects.
Ability to maintain an overview of entire projects while continuing to
attend to detailed technicalities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good team-working, negotiating, supervisory and leadership skills
combined with the ability to delegate.
Creativity and problem solving skills.
Pragmatism and practicality to turn a concept into reality.
10. Typical career paths
Machines , Drives & Control
• Control Systems Engineer
• Power Systems Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Robotics Engineer
Communications & Signal Processing
• Broadcast Engineer
• Communications Engineer
• Instrumentation Engineer
• Telecommunications Engineer
• Microwave/Radio Engineer
11. Typical career paths
Semiconductor Technology & IC Design.
• Digital Systems Engineer
• Electronic Engineer
• Integrated Circuit Design Engineer
• Semiconductor Process Engineer
Computer & Software Engineering
• Software Engineer
• Embedded Systems Engineer
General Careers
• Management
• Sales and marketing
• Finance
• Technical Writing
12. Non-engineering jobs
Logistics
Operations management
Patent law and intellectual property
Procurement, purchasing and buying
Supply chain management
Teaching, academia and lecturing
Technical consulting
Technical sales, marketing, business development
Technical training
13. Potential employers -Electrical motors and Generators
• Ajay Engineers
• All India Electric Motor Manufacturers' Association
• Aqua Brand Submersible Sewage Pump
• Compact
• Crown Electric Company
• Lawkim
• MMC Electric Company
• MS Enterprises and Trimega Power Corporation
• National Electrical Industries - Ahmedabad.
• Numeric Power Systems
• Pranshu Electricals
• Reva Industries
• Rotomag Motors & Controls Pvt. Ltd.
• Rudrashakti Electronics
14. Potential employers - Consultancy
• APJ Projects
• Consolidated Consultants and Engineers Pvt. Ltd
• DSON Enterprises
• Eltech Engineers
• John Mech-El Technologies (P) Ltd
• Mandvi Electric Works
• Miraj Instrumentation Services
• PG Associates
• Power Gem Engineers - Consultants in Power Generation.
• Secon Engineers
• Shanti Enterprises Electricals Limited
• Shashi Electricals
• SK Systems
• Tata Consulting Engineers
• Nutronics India
15. Potential employers – Power generation and distribution
• Birla Power Solutions Ltd.
• Essar Group
• Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.
• Nuclear power corporation
• Kirloskar Electric Co
• Lanco Industries
• National Thermal Power
Corporation (NTPC)
• Reliance Power
• Tata Power
• Torrent Power
• Adani Power Ltd
• DLF Power Limited
• GMR Infrastructure Ltd
• Gujarat Industries Power
• GVK Power &
Infrastructure
• Power Grid Corporation
• Suryachakra Power
Corpn.
• Suzlon Energy Ltd.
16. Pay Packet
Electrical engineering offers a wide variety of career opportunities to
job aspirants.
The average monthly salary of mechanical engineers who are new to
this profession is approximately in the range between Rs.10,000 and
Rs.25,000.
Good on or off campus placements can fetch even better packages for
deserving students.
Your annual pay packet depends on a number of factors such as the
skill set possessed, experience, expertise, the employer, nature of roles
and responsibilities, etc. Highly skilled electrical engineers can easily
command pay packets as high as Rs 40-45 lacs per annum.
17. Demand and Supply
There is great demand for skilled Electrical engineers in different
segments of the industry.
Their expertise is required in traditional design, development,
installation of power plants.
There is also great requirement for electrical engineer consultants who
have management skills along with technical proficiency. The primary
role of such professionals is to manage both technology and people and
firms that provide engineering consultancy require them.
18. Market Watch
The job market for electrical engineers is perennial. Even the vagaries
of the global economic crisis could not knock out the demand for these
professionals in the Indian job market.
Power generation industry expected to absorb maximum engineers
Utility of power systems – expected to change radically and advanced
technologies with smart grid, renewable power sources are in high
growth
19. Why focus on practical knowledge?
There is a gap between engineering course content and the
requirements of the engineering services industry
Engineering education system imparts knowledge on various
technical/non-technical areas, it often falls short of meeting the
expectations of the real world.
One reason for this gap is a fundamental lacuna in the engineering
education framework. This is the only profession where an individual
goes from an academic programme directly into a job, with no prior on-
the-job training.
“Getting fresh graduates ramped up quickly to productivity is a key
concern across the industry, graduates sometimes take six months to a
year to become productive.
When fresh graduates enter the working environment, they have lots of
theoretical knowledge which is redundant, rather than the necessary
practical knowledge.”
Most of our institutions and universities lag behind the rest of the world
in research output.”
20. Why internship?
The benefits of an internship are many!
• You will get hands-on work experience.
• You will Create a Competitive Edge in the Job Market
• You will get to work with professionals in the field.
• You will get to try out a career choice to see if you like it.
• Networking Opportunities
• You will have an inside track on future employment with the
company you worked for.
• And... you will get paid very well!
21. How to apply for an internship (1)
When you do submit a resume and cover letter, it is best to target your
documents to each unique employer.
You can showcase how your interests, skills, education, projects and
work/volunteer experiences “match” to what they prefer in an intern.
You will usually learn what qualifications and skills employers seek in
applicants, and sometimes even what types of projects interns will help
with, by reviewing the internship description.
Even if you don’t 100% match the qualifications mentioned in the
announcement, if you are interested and align fairly well with what they
want, you should go for it - what’s the harm?
If you need ideas to get you started, it helps to talk with career
counselors, friends, relatives, advisers and former employers.
22. How to apply for an internship (2)
Conducting informational interviews with professionals in your field(s) of
interest will aid in the information-gathering process.
On and off campus events, meetings and networking socials are perfect as
well for meeting contacts and learning about possible places to
intern. Many students create an internship in an environment where they
have worked or volunteered before.
When you have identified a project or type of experience you would like
to engage in, write-up a proposal outlining your vision, goals, expectations
and timeline.
Present this proposal (along with your resume) to someone who could
potentially mentor or supervise you at the internship site.
They will either accept your proposal and begin talking more specifics
with you about the experience, or may take some time to think about it
and possibly decline your request. If they do not accept your proposal, do
not be too disappointed. Thank them for considering it and then take
action to pursue your internship idea somewhere else.
23. Scope for Higher Education
After graduation with B.E / B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, you
can look for M.E / M.Tech / M.S in any of the following areas
Power systems
Generation
• Thermal/hydro/renewable
Transmission/distribution
Control systems
Power quality and reliability
Networking
Utilities
Smart grid/metering
Electrical machines
Embedded Systems
Automotive Electronics
Many other specialized areas
24. Final advise
Many opportunities – plan your focused area
Work on both mini and major projects
Get the deep insight of the technology
Write papers for reviewed journals, conferences
Volunteer speaking on your specialized area
Read, Read and Read
Do not postpone the activity and try to finish on the defined
date.
Work in the team for the project and share the ideas
Be sincere, hard work and with good attitude
Look for clarification if you have doubt.
Get one or two internship projects with industry