My work explores integrations of electronics, computing, art, craft, and design. I've done foundational work in paper and fabric-based electronics, including inventing the LilyPad Arduino, a construction kit for sew-able electronics. All of my work centers around the goal of making technology more accessible and fun.
CAREER
Electrical Engineers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$106,950
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+1.6% (little or no change)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Electrical Engineers Do
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Other Job Titles Electrical Engineers May Have
Circuits Engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, Engineer, Instrumentation and Electrical Reliability Engineer (I&E Reliability Engineer), Project Engineer, Test Engineer
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
I can either go to the office or to the lab, depending on the project stage. If the project is on its initial stage I go to the office, do some planning, simulations, results analysis...If it is on the final stage I go to the lab and do some antenna fabrication or measurements. Then I analyze the results and compare them with the simulated ones. I check the discrepancies, find the sources of error and iterate the process until the desired performance is achieved.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
- Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
- Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
- Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Electrical Engineers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (82%)
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Art/Art Studies, General
Bachelor
Engineering, General
Suggested Path
Doctorate
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Be playful, unafraid, experimental, and curious.
Working early on in university research laboratories.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Be passionate about technology and have curiosity to know how we can communicate wirelessly.
College Students
Everyone
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