whats the best way too become an enginer/ technology mecanic
#technology #programming #tech #engineer
3 answers
AFROJ’s Answer
Engineers do things, they are active not passive and will act instead of think. Engineers demonstrate doing things in a variety of ways, whether this be designing new systems, machines and equipment or coming up with solutions to problems and implementing them
Shannon’s Answer
In general, if you want to become any sort of engineer or mechanic I would start looking at and studying how different things work. For instance, you could take apart old appliances you have at home to see how they work and all the parts interconnect. Having a curious state of mind is always the first step towards engineering. I would then make to sure pay special attention in math and science classes. Often STEM subjects are the ones that lead into majors revolving around engineering. Lastly, I would look into if there are any STEM/engineering clubs around your school or town. Because STEM is becoming more popular, more and more clubs are showing up and offering opportunities to practice and learn about engineering.
Douglas Lemmo, P.E.
Douglas’s Answer
Hi Jazel,
I think your question has confused a couple of Job Names.:
An Engineer is someone who has completed 4 years of college and has a Bachelor of Science Degree and either design things or directs the activities of others.
The term "technology mechanic" is not a common name so I am not sure what your referring to. You may be thinking of a Technician which is some one who has usually one or two years of formal training and has either a Certificate of Completion or an Associates Degree (often from a Junior or Community College) and who in many cases will actually perform certain duties or tasks that are of a higher skill level than a mechanic.
I suggest that you Google the above job descriptions or classifications to see what type of work each does and educational background (high school grades, etc.) that each requires. Once you have done that, a visit to you school guidance councilor, who can help you define these jobs, will be very helpful. If that isn't possible, I would suggest visiting the web site of a local Community Collage and 4-year college to see what degrees they offer and what is most appealing to you. A visit to the admission office of your local Community College or 4-year college might also be helpful.
Once you have a better understanding of the educational requirements and type of work Engineers and Technicians do and how closely they fit with what you want to do, you will be in a better position to either ask more questions or focus on which type of profession you might want to persue. It would also be very helpful for you to meet with someone who is an Engineer or a Technician to discuss their career choices and how they made them.
The above may seem daunting, and it will take a lot of work on your part. But deciding on what you want to do is super important and worth spending a lot of time on.
Good Luck,
Doug.