What exactly an electrical and a mechanical engineer does?
Answer:
Electrical engineers may perform the following tasks:
plan and design power stations and equipment for generators
supervise construction plans and specifications and draw up contracts
supervise operating and maintenance staff
design and produce drawings of electrical systems, using computer-assisted design (CAD)
decide on the type and arrangement of circuits, transformers, circuit-breakers, transmission lines and equipment, based on calculations
make or improve products such as electric motors, parts, equipment and appliances
prepare and interpret specifications, drawings and regulations for the use of electric power equipment
work out delivery and installation schedules for machines, switchgear, cables and fittings
organise and manage staff and materials in the making of electrical parts, machines, appliances and equipment
make sure that completed works meet specifications and safety standards
design and install control and signalling devices for road, rail and air traffic
design telecommunications equipment and networks
contribute and adhere to the safety requirements of the operation.
Specialisations
Electrical engineers may specialise as electrical maintenance engineers, electrical power engineers, electrical design engineers, communications engineers or computer engineers. They may also specialise in areas such as the design and operation of power plants, generators, metal refining, rolling mills, motors and transformers, and researching new applications of technology, or production machinery.
Mechanical engineers may perform the following tasks:
design new machines, equipment or systems taking into account cost, availability of materials, strength and maintenance requirements
consider the appearance of the designs as well as the impact on the user and on the environment
carry out research in the use of different types of fuel and energy, materials handling, heating and cooling processes, the storage and pumping of liquids and gases, and environmental controls
use computer-aided design (CAD) to assist in design and drawing
undertake the design and construction of resource development projects such as offshore platforms, onshore gas plants and iron ore mining facilities
supervise the operation of manufacturing process plants such as vehicle and electrical appliance production plants, coal handling installations, power stations and sewerage and water supply pumping stations
specify, select, install and manage the maintenance of factory production and machinery
set up work control systems, e.g. testing of equipment to make sure that standards of performance, quality, cost and safety are met
act as consultants, carrying out studies about possible changes or improvements and estimating costs of products for clients.
Specialisations
Mechanical engineers are involved in a wide range of industries including aviation, power generation, manufacturing, refrigeration and airconditioning, transportation and mechanical handling.
Mechanical engineers may specialise in areas such as research and development, engineering design, production, plant and maintenance.
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A mechanical engineer can go for various fields
1. Production supervison
2.Quality control
3.Planning
4.Product design (most interesting to me)
5.Maintenance
6. Purchase and marketing.
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