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ENGINEERING
Work opportunities in engineering
THE PROFESSION
The challenge of discovery, improvements and modifications to various machines, equipments etc give tremendous satisfaction and thrill to engineers. Engineering is no longer limited to the old fashioned divisions of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, but offers many other fields. Engineers work with structure s, tools, machines, metals, chemicals, etc. and use their alertness of mind and creativity to innovate and create new things or bring modifications to already existing machines.
Engineers have a hand in the creation of anything in use anywhere. They are the creators, who produce the things, which have made our life easy from simple bicycles to aeroplanes and rockets and from highways to dams.
Natural curiosity is important to engineers. Engineers love to figure things out and find out how things are made. It is this inquisitive attribute that propels an engineer forward. Anyone who has a genuine interest in taking things apart, solving puzzles and problems, and is up to the challenge can succeed. The skills necessary to succeed in engineering are attained by determination, perseverance, effort, and creative problem solving - the same skills necessary to be a competent engineer. Engineers are also instrumental in the development of buildings, interstate highways, and transportation systems. Engineering' has risen to be the backbone of almost all of today' s exciting technology.
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Aerospace Engineer |
Aerospace Engineering encompasses the fields of aeronautical and astronautical engineering. Designing, constructing and testing aircraft, missiles, satellites, rockets, spacecraft and any machine that flies, aerospace engineers are also involved in researching new materials, engines, body shapes and structures. They are the core of the whole team are involved in conceptualization of a project , drawing board and planning committee to the implementation team. Once the aircraft is constructed and handed over, they act as consultants to the mission and look into any problems that may arise later. |
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10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B. Tech in Aerospace Engineering OR
- B.E or B. Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering -> M.E/ M. Tech in Aerospace Engineering
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Agricultural Engineer |
Agriculture engineers deal with design and development of farm implements and machineries, production , processing, transportation and storage of agricultural commodities , land and water resource management, agricultural production and manufacture of processed food. These engineers also work in planning ,design and construction of farm buildings. Field engineers deal with irrigation, drainage and land resource planning. |
Eligiblity:
- 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, Maths and preferably Biology -> B.E , in Agricultural Engineering.
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Architect |
Architects design houses, theatre halls, railway stations, multiplexes and commercial complexes. They also draft the final construction documents and oversee the actual construction. Architects need to understand the science behind the design, down to the strengths, benefits and limitations of various materials. They should make the buildings and constructions functionally useful and aesthetically wonderful. |
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- Class 1O+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths ~ Diploma in Architecture
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) or 10+2 with Maths as a subject -> B.Arch
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Automobile Engineer |
It is a specialized branch of Mechanical Engineering. Automobile Engineers design and develop, repair and manufacture automobiles. They design them keeping in mind factors like performance, economy, comfort, maintenance, environmental impact and looks. |
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- Class10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> Diploma in Automobile Engineering
- -> B.E./ B.Tech (Automobile/ Mechanical - Admission into 2nd year Engg)
- -> M.E. M.tech in Automobile Engg
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10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths ~ B.E in Automobile/ Mechanical Engineering->M.E. Automobile Engineering
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B.Sc. In Physics/ Chemistry/ Maths (with Physics as a subject)-> B. Tech in Automobile Engineering
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Biotechnology |
Biotechnology is a fusion of biology and technology. This is a technical methodology to modify a product to improve plant and animal life and to develop micro organisms for certain uses. |
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- 10+2 with PCMB -> B.E./ B.Tech Biotechnology Engg or 10+2 with PCMB -> B.Sc in Biotechnology -> M.Sc Biotechnology -> M.E./ M.Tech Biotechnology
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Biochemical Engineer |
Biochemical Engineering provides in depth theoretical background /training in various disciplines such as Genetics, Microbial Biotechnology, Plant And Agricultural Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Environmental Biotechnology, Immunology, Downstream Processing , Metabolic Engineering , Enzyme Technology, Protein Engineering , Bioinformatics, Intellectual Property Rights etc. Biochemists are concerned with planning, designing, developing, constructing, commissioning, and operation of plants which utilize biochemical processes. |
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology -> B. Tech in Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology/ Biochemical Engineering
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B. Sc. in Chemistry -> B. Tech in Food Technology & Biochemical Engineering/ Biochemical Engineering
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Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology |
This is also a 5 years M Tech course dealing with planning , production and management of bioprocess industries such as food , pharmaceuticals, organic chemical and pollution control, academic research in applied biological sciences and biochemical engineering , science and technology planning. |
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology -> B. Tech in Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology/ Biochemical Engineering
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B. Sc. in Chemistry -> B. Tech in Food Technology & Biochemical Engineering/ Biochemical Engineering
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Biomedical Engineer |
Products invented by biomedical engineers have revolutionized the field of medicine. Biomedical engineering may be defined as the application of engineering to medicine. Biomedical engineers apply the concepts of biology as well as physics and chemistry to develop products and devices, which are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. |
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- 10+2 with PCMB -> B.E. Biomedical Engg or 10+2 with PCMB -> B.E Biotechnology/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer/ Mechanical/ Chemical/ Medical Engineering -> Postgraduate course in Biomedical engineering.
- 10+2 with PCB -> MBBS -> Post graduate degree in Biomedical Engineering/Medical Engineering/ Medical Technology.
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Ceramic Engineering |
Ceramic Engineers deal with inorganic and non metallic materials having industrial applications. Ceramic engineers carry out research and study of the properties, manufacture, design and applications of ceramics elements. They work with highly advanced materials such as high strength silicon,carbides, nitrides and zirconais. |
| Eligiblity:
- 10+2 with PCM -> B.E./ B.Tech (Ceramics)/ B.Sc (Tech)
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Chemical Engineer |
Chemical Engineers apply the principles of chemistry and engineering to solve problems in production of chemicals. The engineer here combines the principles of mathematics, chemistry, physics and even biology with engineering practices in order to improve the human environment. Chemical engineers invent, develop, design, operate and manage processes (conversion of raw materials into finished products) in industries. |
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> BE/ B.Tech in Chemical Engineering OR
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B. Sc in Chemistry -> B. Tech in Chemical Engineering
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- 10+2 with PCM -> B. Sc. in Chemistry -> M. Sc. in Chemistry ->M. Tech in Chemical Engineering
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- Class X/10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> Diploma in Chemical Engineering -> B.E/ B.Tech Chemical Engg
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Civil Engineer |
Civil Engineering is the oldest branch of engineering and they are involved in the planning, research, survey and construction of roads , airports, tunnels, bridges, water supply and sewage systems, dams, harbors, railroad system, docks, power supply systems, buildings and even nuclear plants. These engineers have to work at office and the site. Structural engineering, water management engineering, highway engineering and environmental engineering are some of the areas civil engineers specialize in. |
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B.E/ B. Tech in Civil Engineering OR
- Class X/ 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths ~ Diploma in Civil Engineering -> B.E./ B.Tech Civil Engg
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Computer Engineer |
Computer engineers work in design, research and development in manufacturing industry. They are involved in installation and maintenance. Computer Engineers are involved with the hardware and software aspects of computer systems design and development. They apply theories and principles of computational science, mathematics, material science, electrical technologies and digital technologies to design computer hardware, software and peripheral equipment like printers, computer networks and systems. |
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B.E/ B. Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology/ Electronics Engineering/ Electrical Engineering OR
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths ~ B.Sc. in Physics/ChemistrylMathlother Physical Science subject -> MCA ->M. Tech in Computer Science
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B.Sc. in Physics/Computer SciencelElectronics Science -> M. Sc. in Physics/Computer Science/Electronics Science -> M. Tech in Computer Science/Electronics
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- Class 10 -> Diploma in Computers -> B.E/ B.Tech in Computer Engineering
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Electrical Engineer |
An Electrical Engineer is concerned with the generation , distribution , use of electric power , power control and instrumental applications. Some of this equipment includes power generators, power transmission devices, broadcast and communications systems, electric motors, lighting buildings, automobiles, aircraft, computers and other office equipment and home appliances. Electrical engineers are required to specialise in different areas such as power generation and distribution, communications and computers, electrical equipment manufacturing or a subdivision of these areas- for example industrial robotics or electrical systems in aircraft. |
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B.E/B. Tech in Electrical Engineering
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- Class X/1O+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> Diploma in Electrical Engineering -> B.E/B. Tech in Electrical Engineering
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Electronics Engineer |
Electronics can be considered as a offshoot of the electrical engineering. Its roots are distinguished from high power electrical systems because they deal with only lower power generation. An Electronics Engineer studies, designs and oversees production of electronic equipment such as radios, televisions, computers and washing machines. The work not only includes developing and designing electronic products but also maintenance and sale and marketing of products. |
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B.E/ B. Tech in Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering OR
- Class XII 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> Diploma in Electronics Engineering -> B.E./ B.Tech Electronics Engineering
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Environmental Engineer |
Environmental engineers learn to blend the sciences and engineering. Environmental engineers develop solutions to environmental problems using the principles of biology and chemistry. He/she designs, develops, plans and manufactures products along with developing processes to prevent and control environmental health hazards. Work areas include industrial waste treatment, water waste management, soil management, industrial site management, pollution control technology etc. |
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B. Tech / B.E in Environmental Engineering
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B.E/ B. Tech in Engineering -> M. Tech in Environmental Engineering
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Fire Engineer |
A Fire Engineer designs and develops fire fighting system and implements the system. They conceptualize, plan and implement fire fighting systems and oversee the procedure of fire extinguishing instruments and processes. |
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B. Sc. in Chemistry (with Physics and Maths as subjects) -> B.E in Fire Engineering OR 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B. E in Fire Engineering
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Genetic Engineer |
Genetic Engineering (GE) is a highly complicated and advanced branch of science which involves a wide range of techniques used in changing the genetic material in the DNA code in a living organism. This involves deliberate modification of the characters of an organism by the manipulation of its genetic material. Genetic engineering comes under the broad heading of Biotechnology. Most institutes do not offer courses in Genetic Engineering as a special discipline but as a subsidiary in biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry streams. Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Biotechnology offer specialization in genetic engineering. |
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- Graduate / postgraduate degree in genetics or related fields such as biotechnology, molecular biology, microbiology or biochemistry
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- A doctorate (PhD) from a recognised university, based on 2-3 years of his own research under the guidance of a professor/lecturer.
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Industrial Engineer |
Industrial Engineers work mainly in manufacturing or in industrial production. For an organization they determine how to use the basic factors of production - people, machines and materials effectively and efficiently to make a product or provide a service. Also called manufacturing engineers, they are responsible for the methods , sysytems and standards of the process technology. They also aid in financial planning and cost analysis, design of production systems as well as quality control procedures. Industrial engineers need to work out the best possible system for handling and storage of raw material, setting inventory size as well as packaging and the physical distribution of goods and services. |
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B.EIB. Tech in Industrial Engineering/ Production Engineering
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> BE/B. Tech in Engineering -> ME/ M. Tech in Industrial Engineering/ Industrial Engineering & Management! Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering
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Leather Technologist |
A Leather Technologist can be involved in scientific and technical processes to treat skin and hide for making leather. He/she also monitors the use of various chemicals in the processing of leather. A leather technologist may be involved in testing and analyzing of finished products as footwear, bags, trunks, suitcases, gloves, belts, sports and industrial products including luxury items. |
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths ->B.Sc (Tech or Engg) or B. Tech / B.E in Leather Technology
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Marine Engineer |
Marine engineers are trained in construction of sailing vessels. They are responsible for the ship's machinery and equipment and its engine department. This includes all the mechanical, electrical and electronic systems on board of a ship. At sea, they are responsible for the smooth working of all systems and are able to solve problems quickly in case of trouble. On shore, they are responsible for overseeing the maintenance and any refits that may be considered necessary. Marine Engineers get an opportunity to work on passenger carriers, cargo carriers, oil and gas carriers, warships and submarines and a variety of other specialised water borne vessels. |
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> Diploma! B.E/ B.Tech in Marine Engineering -> A training course as a Marine Engineer with a Shipping company
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> a training course in Marine Engineering
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Mechanical Engineer |
Mechanical Engineers are concerned with production , transmission, and use of mechanical power and heat. They research, develop designs, manufacture and test tool, engines, machines and other mechanical devices. They work on power generating machines such as electricity generators, internal combustion engines, steam and gas turbines and jet and rocket engines. They can also be involved with the development of machines such as refrigerators and air¬ conditioners, robots, materials handling systems, and industrial production equipments. Their work includes designing and developing jet engines, steam engines, power plants, underwater structures, hydraulic systems, measurement devices, etc. Other areas where mechanical engineers play an important part are in fossil fuel, solar, wind, geothermal energy, energy storage, waste disposal and management, environmental control, fuel research and ocean engineering. |
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B. E in Mechanical Engineering
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- Class X/ 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry. Maths -> Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -> B.E Mechanical
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Mining and Metallurgical Engineer |
Mining includes identification of location and extraction of minerals, metal and metal ores -from their places of natural occurrence, i.e. from deep in the earth's crust. On the other hand metallurgy includes processing of minerals, metals and ores extracted for different usage or for developing new types of alloys for specific end products. Mining Engineers are to ensure proper ventilation, pumping, lighting and power facilities at the mining sites. Their work involves designing open pits and underground mines, supervising construction of mine shafts and-tunnels in underground operations and devising methods for transporting minerals to processing plants. They are also responsible for the treating and storing of the minerals. |
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B. E in Mining Engineering or in Metallurgy/ Metallurgical Engineering
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- Class X/1O+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -7 Diploma in Mining Engineering-> BE./ B.Tech
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Nanotechnology |
Nanotechnology is the art and science of manipulating and rearranging individual atoms and molecules to create useful, materials, devices, and systems. This affects almost every sphere of our lives , from medicines, clothes, cars, buildings, cosmetics to food and energy we use. Nanotechnology mainly involves study of atoms in a molecule and ways to control them. |
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- 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B.Tech in Biotechnology/ Mechanical! Electronics OR
- 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, Maths B.Sc. in PCM or Biotechnology -> M.Sc -> M.Tech in Nanotechnology
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Nuclear Engineer |
Nuclear Engineers conduct research on nuclear energy and radiation they design, develop monitor and operator nuclear power plants used to generate electricity and power. They may work on nuclear fuel cycle, handling, and use of nuclear fuel and safe disposal of waste produced by nuclear energy . |
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Printing Engineer |
Printing Engineers are involved in printing jobs concerning newspapers, magazines, periodicals and any form of printing. They are experts in various printing processes mainly designing, constructing, commissioning and operations of printing machines such as off-set printing machine. |
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- 10+2 with PCM -> B. E in Printing Engineering
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- Class X/1O+2 with PCM -> Diploma in Printing Engineering -> BE Printing Engg
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Production Engineer |
The planning, organization, co-ordination and control of production in a company and ensure that the products are made in the required quantities at the lowest possible cost are the main responsibilities of the production engineers. These products may include anything from a small pin to a huge car. The requirement of the kind of machine and its installation, recruitment of skilled and unskilled workers are also duties of production engineers. They look into intricate details of the process and initiate changes if required. Safety of the workers is the most important responsibility thus maintaining safety standards are also important area of interest to them. |
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> BE/ B.Tech in Industrial Engineering/ Production Engineering
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> BE/B. Tech in Engineering -> ME/ M. Tech in Industrial Engineering/ Industrial Engineering & Management! Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering
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Plastic / Polymer Engineer |
Plastic / polymer engineers mainly supervise plastic moulders and technicians carry out the shop floor manufacturing processes. Their main area of responsibility is in developing plastics / polymers to replace glass, wood, metals, to create economical options or to minimize risks by creating fire resistant plastics. Further, they develop eco friendly plastics to reduce pollution and increase recyclables. |
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- 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> BE or B.SC course in Chemical/Polymer Engineering -> Diploma in Polymer / Plastic Technology
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- M.Tech / M Sc courses in Plastic / Polymer technology.
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Rubber Technology |
Rubber technology, is still not a popular career option. This is about manufacturing new fibre combinations, new adhesives, formulation of rubber and plastic compounds for fabrication of products capable of flexibility, wear, traction. Their work area also includes supervision and monitoring of rubber product. |
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B.Tech Polymer Science & Rubber Tech/ BE. Rubber Engg/ B.Sc Rubber Technology
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Telecommunications Engineer |
Telecommunication Engineering deals with communication systems such as cables, radio, satellite communications, TV, Radar, navigational communication equipments. This branch involves fields of hardware and software used in telecommunication. All types of information and transmission networks are the concern of telecommunication engineers. |
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B.E or B. Tech in Electronics Engineering/ Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering/ Telecommunication Engineering/ Communication Engineering
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B. Sc. in Electronics -> M.Sc. In Electronics -7 M. Tech in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B. Sc. In Physics -> B. Tech in Electronics & Telecommunication/ Telecommunication Engineering OR
- B. Sc. with Physics ->B. E /B. Tech in Electrical Engineering -> M. Tech in Electronics & Telecommunication! Telecommunication Engineering
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Textile Technologist |
Textile Technologists research and develop processes involved in manufacturing of yarn, fabric etc as well as processes of dyeing. They design and develop various machinery for manufacturing of intermediate and finished textile products. Textile Technologists also supervise the manufacturing processes involved in industrial production and coordinate with other departments in the company which include marketing, finance, human resource development, etc. |
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- 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B. Tech in Textile Technology/ related course OR
- Class X / 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> Diploma in Textile Technology
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Work Opportunities in engineering
Aerospace Engineers
- Employment in government owned enterprises such as ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.), NAL (National Aeronautics Labs), etc.
- You could also work for airlines like Air India, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, etc. Openings also exist in civil aviation departments as well as the Indian Air Force.
- A large percentage of engineers at NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration, United States) are Indians.
Agricultural/Food Engineers
- Departments of agricultural engineering and machinery manufacturing organizations, Food Corporation of India, Water Management, Area D evelopment and minor irrigation projects.
- National Dairy Development Board, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, NABARD, Agricultural finance corporations, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Agricultural universities and non government voluntary organization.
Architects/ Civil & Construction Engineers
- You can find opportunities in Construction companies, Real estate firms, Municipal and urban development corporations, and even some large-scale companies involved in real estate development.
- There are loads of jobs available with the government and public sector companies. Private Architects Interior designing firms like Hafeez Contractor, Archkons, Sanon Sen & Associates, C.P Kukreja Associates, Semac Pvt ltd etc.
- Jobs are available in plenty in the Archological Department, a Ministry of Defense and Department of Railways.
Automobile Engineers
- Manufacturing plants such as Maruti Udyog Ltd., Telco, Fiat, etc.
- After considerable experience one can open one's own service shop of repairing old vehicles and modifying new ones as per the customers' wishes. Eg: Dilip Chhabria Designs.
- One can also work as surveyor for insurance companies provided you have a licence from the central government.
- One can also freelance as a writer for technical journals, car magazines and websites.
Biochemical Engineers
- Biological research and development organizations like Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Chembiotec, and National Centre for Biological Science, Medical research organisations under Indian Council for Medical Research
- Agricultural research organisations under Indian Council for Agricultural Research
Biomedical Engineering
- Companies manufacturing equipment used in hospitals and diagnostic centres. Here you may work in the research and development (R&D),
m anufacturing, quality control and testing, installation, maintenance or sales
and marketing departments.
- Large hospitals to select, handle and maintain sophisticated equipment. You will also build customized devices for special needs.
- Government agencies where you will be involved in product testing and safety, as well as establishing safety standards for devices.
Biotechnology Engineering
- Research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, chemical industries, agriculture and allied industries
- There are several research organisations in the areas of bioscience and biotechnology under CSIR (Council for Scientific 'and Industrial Research), ICAR (Indian Council for Agricultural Research) and other such research organisations. These include Center for Cellular & Molecular Biology, Institute of Microbial Technology, Central for Plant Biotechnology, Central Drug Research Institute, National Institute of Nutrition, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, National central for Biology Sciences, Potato Research Institute, Tobacco Research Institute, etc.
- Pharmaceutical companies, food processing companies, and other companies involved in bioprocess technology such as. Ranbaxy, Cadila, Wockhardt, Pfizer, Dr. Reddy's Laboratory, Sun Pharmaceutical, Lupin Laboratories and others like Monsanto, Shanta Biotechniques, Proagro, Mahyco are also involved in biotechnology research and utilize the professional services of qualified biotechnologist and bioinformatists.
Ceramic Engineers
- Ceramic Engineers are employed in industries producing glass, cement, porcelain, enamel refractory, iron and steel and in industries manufacturing special ceramics for power and nuclear energy projects, aerospace, R & D laboratories and defence establishments.
Chemical Engineers
- Petroleum companies. like BPCL, ONGC, Chemical companies like BASF, and pharmaceutical companies like GlaxoSmithline and Ranbaxy are the traditional employers of chemical engineers.
- Increasing numbers of chemical engineers are hired today in almost all sections of the industry including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design and construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, specialty chemicals, microelectronics, electronic and advanced materials, polymers, business services, biotechnology, environmental health and safety industries, rubber, metal, cement, plastic, and aerospace industries.
- Government agencies, such as the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency also hire chemical engineers.
- A huge number of chemical engineers are working in biotechnology firms like Dr. Kiran Mazumdar's Biocon ,Shanta Biotechnics, National Immunological Ltd etc
- Chemical engineers also work in manufacturing.
Specifically, chemical engineers improve food processing techniques, and methods of producing fertilizers, to increase the quantity and quality of available food.
Computer Engineers
With the use of computers' increasing by the day, computer engineers can find employment in almost any area of the industry. They can be employed with:-
- Computer systems design, development, and manufacturing companies like IBM, Dell, and Compaq.
- Computer and networking hardware system design and development companies like i2 Technologies and Cisco systems.
- Software development companies like Infosys, TCS, Sat yam Infotech.
- Hardware assembling and maintenance companies like CMC and HCL.
Electrical Engineers
- Most jobs are in engineering and knowledge based consulting firms like Patent Art and Four Soft, Manufacturers of electrical equipment like Deluxe Electrical Equipment Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co., industrial machinery and professional and scientific instruments.
- Communications and utilities firms, manufacturers of aircraft and computer firms also employ electrical engin eers.
- In the government sector, electrica1 engineers find jobs in the various electricity boards as well as in the armed forces.
- The Armed Forces also induct a number of electrical engineers.
Electronic Engineers
- Consumer electronics companies like BPL, Videocon, etc; companies manufacturing electronic related products like LCD displays, cathode tubes, etc.
- Companies providing basic telephone and mobile telephone services like BSNL, VSNL, MTNL, BPL Telecommunication Ltd., Orange
- Industrial Electronics and telecommunication equipment manufacturing companies like HFCL, Hindustan Cables Ltd., Enkay Telecommunication Ltd.
- Research & Development organizations like the DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) and National Physical Laboratory
- Electronic product testing laboratories like the Regional Testing Laboratories under the Department of Electronics, Government of India
- Telecommunication hardware and software producing companies like Hughes Telecommunication, Cisco systems, and Mahindra British Telecommunication
- Computer software producing companies like Infosys Ltd., TCS, and HCL
Engineering Management
Engineering management enjoys a high rating when it comes to recruitment parameters, particularly in the manufacturing sectors involving 'heavy engineering' - automotives (e.g. - Toyota Kirloskar), industrial engineering (BHEL),consumer appliances (Videocon) and telecom (VSNL).
Environmental Engineers
- Work as consultants or in Manufacturing Industries to evaluate, monitor and regulate and minimise the environmental impact of engineering projects that are being set up.
- Non-government organizations needs environmental engineers to undertake specific environmental projects like increasing the height of the Narmada Valley or minimizing the effects of acid rain, global warming, ozone depletion and automobile emissions.
- They may also be involved in the protection of wildlife eg: WWF
Fire Engineer
- Fire engineers find job openings in the government fire services, architectural and building design, insurance assessment, project management, aircraft industry, refineries, industrial processing, and any area of safety where the possibility of fire or combustion represents a hazard.
- All major organisations with offices or residential premises use the services of a fire engineer to ensure safety of their premises.
- Fire engineers may also work as surveyors in insurance companies assessing the extent of damage suffered by an insured party, investigating the cause of the fire, the efficacy of the fire safety devices, equipment and alarm systems.
Highway Engineering
- Private construction companies handling large projects such as housing complexes and townships employ highway engineers.
- There are also jobs in government departments, in the defense services, at ports and harbours, and with the border road organizations
Industrial Engineers
- A majority of industrial engineers work in manufacturing industries.
- Other employment avenues exist in the construction and pharmaceutical sectors.
- Engineering consultancy organisations like Larsen and Toubro, a Tata Engineering services also employ Industrial engineers.
Leather Technologists
- The future is bright for leather technologists in industry as well as in research areas such as safe effluent disposal and reuse.
- You could be a consultant to leather marketing and sales companies by providing scientific knowledge of leather processing.
- You could try your hand in shoe and garment designing.
Marine Engineering
- Merchant Navy carrying cargo and passengers
- Luxury cruise liners
- Defence forces like Indian Navy, Coast Guard
- In large passenger ships, you could function as a Hotel Services Engineer. You will take care of gallery equipment, air conditioning and passenger lifts.
- On scientific survey ships or those involved in cable laying, you will be in charge for the use and maintenance of diving equipment.
- Offshore, you could find employment in dockyards as well as companies engaged in ship building. You can also take up jobs with a harbour or port department. But for these offshore posts some experience at sea is required.
Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical engineers probably have the maximum number of employment opportunities.
- Working as design and manufacturing engineers for companies that produce a mechanical product such as cars, planes and refrigeration.
- In the government sector - the Indian Railways and the A rmed F orces. In the public and private sector almost all industries require mechanical engineers. Maximum openings exist in the sectors of power generation, automobiles and machine tools.
- Work with international giants such as General Motors, Boeing, Pratt and Whitney, General Electric, Ford and many other mechanical engineering companies.
- The military research labs and NASA all employ large numbers of mechanical engineers.
- Another option for the mechanical engineer is to work in the research and development team (R&D) of any industry
- Employed in the automobiles industry, you could be involved in the safety testing of the vehicle being manufactured, designing safety measures for crash and crumple zones for cars.
Mining Technology & Metallurgy
- Mining Technologists and Metallurgists are primarily employed with public sectors like Coal India, Hindustan Zinc Ltd., the steel plants at Bhilai, Rourkela, Durgapur and Bokaro, the Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd., and the Geological Survey of India.
- One could also be recruited in Central and State Government offices as Mine Managers, Ventilation Officers, Safety Officers, Analysts or Assistant Metallurgists at the junior level.
- Mining Engineers work with geologists and metallurgical engineers to locate and appraise new ore deposits.
Nanotechnology
- Health Industry research and consulting- pharmaceutical, medical, agriculture, food and beverages, environment industries.
- Research and development in government universities and private research institutes
- Education and academics
- Entrepreneurial, management and investment advisors, 1 biotechnology, a research and development industry.
- Product development and advising.
- Communication and media, interfacing of new technologies.
Printing Engineers
- One can find employment in the printing and publishing industry.
- Set up their own printing press
Production Engineers
- Manufacturing industries.
- Other employment avenues exist in the construction and pharmaceutical sectors.
- Engineering consultancy organizations like Larsen and Toubro, an Tata Engineering Services also employ production engineers.
Research
- Pharmaceutical and Bulk Drug manufacturing companies like Ranbaxy, GlaxoSmithline ,Torrent, Biological E and Bharat Biotech; Food processing companies like Hindustan Lever; Diagnostic companies like Span, Monozyme
- Hospitals like Apollo, Bombay hospital
- Biotechnology and bioprocess technology based companies like Shanta Biotechnics, National Immunological Ltd., Dr. Kiran Mazumdar's Biocon Limited and other related organizations
Rubber Technologists
- Tyre manufacturing companies- Apollo, MRF, Ceat.
- Laboratory work in research and development companies.
- Waste tyre recycling companies.
- Plastic waste management industry.
- The job in production involves supervision and monitoring manufacture of rubber products.
- In sales and marketing, rubber technologists are responsible for understanding the requirements of the customer and keeping liaison with sales agents. They are responsible for converting customer requirement to product design.
Telecommunication Engineers
- Telecom hardware and ·software manufacturing companies like Siemens, Motorola etc
- Companies manufacturing telecom related products like copper and fibre optic cables, dish antennas, telecommunication switches, etc.
- Telephone and mobile phone service operating companies like MTNL, BPL, Hutch, Idea, Airtel etc
- Satellite service operating companies like Iridium
- Internet Service Providers like VSNL, NOW, Tata Nova, etc.
- Television and Radio broadcasting companies like Star TV, Zee TV, etc.
- Research & Development organizations like the DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization) Government agencies such as ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization).
- Defence, police and paramilitary organizations.
- Sales and marketing department of telecommunication compames.
- Teaching at academic institutions remains another option .
Textile Technologists
- Textile Technologists find job opportunities in the field of textile manufacturing, textile chemistry and textile engineering
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