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What do I need to become an A/C engineer?
What should I do so that I know about A/C to fix and install. #engineering
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Terry’s Answer
My brother - also in Detroit, did this same thing. While you can easily take training to be a 'technician' at places like Detroit Training Institute of Technology (Harper Woods) and possibly get an entry-level position, you should also continue the education tracks if you want 'engineer' status. It's definitely more in-depth and you'll thank yourself later for the education.
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Shawn’s Answer
Everyone else is correct that you are describing an A/C Service Technician, not an Engineer.
Only three ways to legally hold the title of Engineer in the USA. Graduate from an ABET accredited school with an Engineering degree (not Engineering Technologist), pass your state of residence’s Professional Engineer Exam (typ. pre-req. is ABET degree), or become a locomotive driver.
Unfortunately, many firms and people think Engineer is just a title that can be handed out or taken whenever it is convenient. This is not true.
Only three ways to legally hold the title of Engineer in the USA. Graduate from an ABET accredited school with an Engineering degree (not Engineering Technologist), pass your state of residence’s Professional Engineer Exam (typ. pre-req. is ABET degree), or become a locomotive driver.
Unfortunately, many firms and people think Engineer is just a title that can be handed out or taken whenever it is convenient. This is not true.
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Tyler’s Answer
Efrain,
If you want to install and fix HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) equipment, then I would suggest that you work on hands on skills such as brazing, work on understanding electrical safety, and work on understanding how HVAC equipment works. The internet has many great videos on each of these topics and hopefully your school has some technical courses that can help you learn and refine your skills.
Best of luck,
Tyler
If you want to install and fix HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) equipment, then I would suggest that you work on hands on skills such as brazing, work on understanding electrical safety, and work on understanding how HVAC equipment works. The internet has many great videos on each of these topics and hopefully your school has some technical courses that can help you learn and refine your skills.
Best of luck,
Tyler
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JASMEN’s Answer
Hey Efrain!
Almost all air conditioning engineers are required to hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical or stationary engineering, which may be earned in 4-5 years. Courses may include refrigeration, calculus, air conditioning, instrumentation and fluid mechanics
Hope this answers your question.
Almost all air conditioning engineers are required to hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical or stationary engineering, which may be earned in 4-5 years. Courses may include refrigeration, calculus, air conditioning, instrumentation and fluid mechanics
Hope this answers your question.