Electronic engineering deals with the behavior and effects of electrons (as in electron tubes, transistors and ICs) and with electronic devices, systems, or equipment. Electronics Engineering is one of the largest and fastest growing industries. It covers a wide range of applications we use daily and which make our life easier and enjoyable such as Television, Radio, computers, telecommunication etc. Electronics has a major role in improving productivity in industries like oil, energy, agriculture, steel, petroleum and chemical and so many other important sectors of economy. Electronics engineers may specialise in aircraft electronics, communications and data systems, control systems, telecommunications, power station control systems, defence systems, medical equipment or meteorology. Depending on the area of specialisation, work may be carried out in remote localities or require some shift work. Electronics engineers usually work in a team with engineers, technologists and tradespeople . Electronics engineers may perform a range of work that lie between trade and professional engineer levels :
Develop, design, test, manufacture, assemble and maintain electronic equipment and associated circuitry such as radio, television, communications, and process-control equipment and computer systems.
Research and design of process-control and instrumentation systems, communication systems, robotic systems, and computer and other electronic systems.
Prepare drawings, plans and diagrams for electronic engineering work .
Construct and test prototype electronic devices.
Perform difficult and complex calibrations, tests and adjustments.
Collect and analyse data, carry out complex calculations and prepare reports.
Estimate materials, costs and quantities.
Look at designs and installations to check they conform with specifications, drawings, contracts and regulations.
Select, start up, operate and maintain electronic equipment including computer-controlled and complex telecommunications equipment.
Electronics engineers, except computer are responsible for a wide range of technologies, from portable music players to the global positioning system (GPS), which can continuously provide the location, for example, of a vehicle. Electronics engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of electronic equipment such as broadcast and communications systems. Many electronics engineers also work in areas closely related to computers. However, engineers whose work is related exclusively to computer hardware are considered computer hardware engineers. Electronics engineers specialize in areas such as communications, signal processing, and control systems or have a specialty within one of these areas—control systems or aviation electronics, for example.
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