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What does it like to be an Electrical Engineering ?

I have a interest in both math and engineering. I want to know how people work on this kind of field especially electrical engineering. How does a day go in a office of a engineer and if you like it, why do you like it? In university which subject do i have to study with the most importance in electrical engineering to have a good career? what careers can i achieve by reading in electrical engineering?

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Stephen’s Answer

I spent 10 years as an electrical engineer at is was tons of fun. If you can get a job doing embedded design, I would say do it. You basically got paid to design fun stuff. You split your time between circuit design, PCB Layout, and testing. Try to find a design job in a small EE shop. That way you get to do more of the design and make more of the decisions.
Thank you comment icon Thank you, Stephen for the advice. Naziyat
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Billy’s Answer

Electrical Engineering is an amazing field of study. My Bachelor's degree was in Electronics and Communication Engineering where did study a fair bit of Electrical Engineering. I find that students must have the ability to understand abstract concepts i.e imagine how things work and their application in various Electrical Engineering projects/solutions for e.g. Fields, Control Systems, Power, Communications etc. Mathematics helps form the basis of many of these concepts (e.g. Electromagnetics ), so a student should generally enjoy dealing with Math. In university, you be exposed to course in Principles and Systems associated with Electrical Engineering along with Labs to reinforce the training. Engineers can use their training in the following functions in industry Design, Build or Repair depending on their interest. Electrical Engineering has many subtending areas like Power, VLSI Semiconductors, Computer Eng., Communications etc. Choice of an area of specialization depends on your passion.

My Masters degree helped me specialize in Computer Networks and I have worked for the past 20+ years building Computer/Communication Networks. This is my passion and I enjoy each day building these Networks.

Billy recommends the following next steps:

Look at a simple eletrical device like a Motor or a Generator or a Transformer or a Circuit and understand how it works. In this process you will discover if this is something that interests you. Can you imagine the concpets at work?
Check into different areas under Electrical Eng and see where your passions take you.
Thank you comment icon Thanks a lot! This advice will sure help me. Naziyat
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Mesfin’s Answer

Pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering was an incredibly rewarding experience! I was fortunate enough to design and prototype numerous electrical components, including high-speed integrated circuit designs. This field is not only exciting and dynamic, but it also opens up endless possibilities for innovation and growth. I wholeheartedly encourage you to go for it and embrace the countless enjoyable opportunities this career path has to offer!
Thank you comment icon I appreciate your support, Mesfin Naziyat
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Josh’s Answer

I agree with everything that's been said here. Definitely spend time focusing on your math, particularly trig, calculus, and differential equations. One thing I haven't seen mentioned though is getting yourself some Arduino products! Read up on Adafruit's website, get your hands on an arduino starter kit (a Rasperry Pi later), and start tinkering! It's never been a more exciting time to be an electrical engineer, because there are so many low-cost tools and resources available for building prototypes. Keep your voltage low, and have fun with it!
Thank you comment icon Thanks for the information about Arduino kit! I like seeing Mark Rober's YouTube channel and learn about more of engineering and try to understand what he is really doing there. I will try having one of this Arduino kit in the future. Thanks! Naziyat
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Dino’s Answer

Hi Naziyat, it's truly amazing that you have a natural aptitude for Math and Science, as these are challenging subjects for many students. You should feel proud of your abilities! Your strong foundation in Mathematics will undoubtedly serve you well in pursuing a career in Electrical Engineering, a field that revolves around these disciplines.

As you embark on this exciting journey, keep in mind that success lies ahead for you, Naziyat! In order to make the most informed decision about your career options, it's a fantastic idea to spend some time researching Electrical Engineering as a profession. Ask yourself: "Is this the perfect program for me? What opportunities will arise after I graduate? What career paths can I follow with a degree in Electrical Engineering?" Fully exploring these questions will ensure that you're making the best choice for your future. Keep up the great work and best of luck on your amazing journey, Naziyat!

Dino recommends the following next steps:

https://indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/types-of-electrical-engineering-careers
Thank you comment icon Thank you! My father is a mechanical engineer and he is actually the first person who introduced engineering and math to me and i fell love with it instantly! So I think I will have a career on math or engineering because i am not interested on other subjects. I am also learning more math day by day in Khan Academy. I hope I will succeed one day. Thanks for your reply and kind words! Naziyat
Thank you comment icon You deserve to be successful. I am happy that you are a grateful person. I am sure you will go a long way. Kindest regards Dino Ubalde
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Fred’s Answer

I am not an electrical engineer, but my father was. He was a tenured professor, so his day included lecturing, grading homework, and meeting with students. Much of his time was in research, working with the medical school to develop special hardware for their needs. This was back in the 70's and 80s, when there wasn't much off-the-shelf stuff for them to use.

Later, the university would contract him out to startups. He'd work 1/2 time with a small company, helping them design and build custom hardware. One in particular that I remember was building high-speed switches for large networks.

To become an electrical engineer, you would study electrical engineering. It is its own field of study within the engineering school.
Thank you comment icon Thanks for the advice. Naziyat
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