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is engineering course important
where do engineers work
are engineers important to our daily life today
where can I get to study engineering
can AI be used in engineering

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Dennis’s Answer

Hello leaky,
Have you used a cell phone? Ridden in a vehicle - on a road and across a bridge? Watched a tractor plow a field?
These things all involved engineers who designed, tested and built them. Are you curious about how things work? Do you take them apart and re-assemble them? Then YOU might have the characteristics of an engineer. We work in many places - in power plants, building roads and bridges, and now, designing and building cell towers, wind turbines and solar panels. You will find us in just about any factory that makes a product. Sometimes the engineer is the Plant Manager. He/she may be the president or CEO of a company. But that comes after you have demonstrated your engineering expertise and demonstrated your organizational skills.
Just about any state-supported university will have a School of Engneering. Michigan has several, e.g. U of M, Michigan State, Mich. Technological Univ. and more. If you can get accepted at any one of them, you could be on your way to an engineering career. Good luck, leaky!
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Steward "Tony"’s Answer

Everything you see, touch and utilized was designed, developed & built by engineers. Ask yourself "How do I want to impact this world we live in?"
Then research schools, careers and the like to determine which direction to go. We can't do it for you.

I have hired many senior level engineers, from civil to aerospace, and can tell you that 99% of them love what they do. Salaries range from $60K to over $120K depending on the scope of the project.

Since you do not know, it will be advantageous to get your studies up to par. Do the research. Gods Speed!
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Sheila’s Answer

Hi Leaky,
Thanks for the great question!

I am a mechanical engineer by training, and so I will comment on what was interesting for me over my career. Mechanical engineering is a fantastic foundation for many roles. I currently lead a company which helps businesses operate more efficiently using software tools and artificial intelligence aids. Prior to this, I led a team for the Advanced System Integration of defense/military vehicles and projects. In addition, I had many other roles in my career including thermal engineer, design/release engineer, vehicle systems engineer, system safety engineer, and a variety of engineering leader roles. The mechanical engineering foundation enabled me to have a wide variety of career experiences.

A great foundation for this career is math and science classes. To be a mechanical engineer, you would need to go to university for 4 years. Many people enter programs which offer co-op/internships. For these, you can work a few of your school terms. This enables work experience, different career areas to experience, and an opportunity to earn money along the way. For these programs, it could take 5+ years. Mechanical engineering also has many focus areas, so you can pick the area(s) that you find the most interesting. Some examples include: Thermal systems/fluids, Mechanical Structures, Materials, and Automotive design.

Best wishes to you as you explore your future career.
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Jamie’s Answer

Regarding AI at the workplace and engineering I give you the following.

Yes, AI can and is being used in engineering in several ways:

Design Optimization: AI algorithms can optimize designs for efficiency, cost, and performance.
Predictive Maintenance: AI can predict when machinery or infrastructure will need maintenance, reducing downtime and costs.
Quality Control: AI systems can monitor and improve the quality of manufacturing processes.
Simulation and Modeling: AI helps in creating accurate models and simulations, which can be used to test scenarios before actual implementation.
Data Analysis: AI can analyze large datasets to uncover insights and improve decision-making processes.
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