Engineering Careers
- Electrical Engineering -
Electrical Engineers create ways to take energy from turbines, fuel cells, hydroelectric plants and solar panels and transfer it to homes, factories and business. They design components that transfer digital information in items like cell phones, computers, satellites and televisions.
- Needed Education - B.S.E.E.
- Computer Science Engineering -
Computer Science Engineers work with design, construction and operation of computer systems in items like cars, cell phones and mp3 players. Some specialize in operating systems, computer networks, software or hardware. Many work within other engineering disciplines.
- Needed Education - B.S.C.S.E.
- General Starting Salary - $56, 201*
- Manufacturing Engineering -
Manufacturing Engineers apply engineering principles, practices, and knowledge of control systems to the assembly and production of industrial products on items from automobiles to sports equipment. They work with all aspects of the manufacturing process such as automation, production control and materials handling, to ensure high-quality standards in the quantities needed.
- Needed Education - B.S.M.E.T.
- General Starting Salary - $55,067*
- Mechanical Engineering -
Mechanical Engineers design and develop anything you think of as a machine. They also develop parts to influence the design of the machine. Many specialize in areas such as manufacturing robotics and automobiles.
- Needed Education - B.S.M.E.
- General Starting Salary - $54,128*
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition,
Engineers
, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/
ocos027.htm
(visited September 16, 2009).
Sales, Marketing and Administration
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Sales -
If you like meeting all different kinds of people, sales may be for you. Sales representatives work directly with customers and manufacturing managers. They sell and ensure delivery of products like software, chips and systems. Travel may be required if your customer base is located in another part of the country or world.
- Needed Education - B.B.E.E.
- General Starting Salary - $55,292*
- Marketing - Marketing is the communication and promotion of the benefits of a company and its products. Marketing presents a broad range of opportunities in areas such as advertising, public relations, event marketing, web site marketing, and e-commerce. Whichever area you choose, you'll be working with a variety of people both internally and externally.
- Needed Education - B.S.A.
- General Starting Salary - $49,160*
- Administration- In order for a semiconductor or high tech company to be successful, it must run like a well-oiled machine. The most talented business administration people are sought to provide supportive roles in maintaining and growing the business from the inside out. Administration departments include human resources, legal, accounting, management, and administrative support. All play a part in keeping the company up and running.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition,
Engineers
, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/
ocos027.htm
(visited September 16, 2009).
Other High-Tech Careers Courtesy of Micron:
Engineering
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Information Systems
Production
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