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Career Opportunities with a Major in Electrical Engineering Technology

Electrical Engineering Technology graduates are taught a balance of theory and application, with a goal of placing graduates into the electrical and electronics industry. The sound theoretical grounding has enabled many graduates to obtain advanced degrees. The practical curriculum makes the transition to industrial employment very smooth. Graduates are employed in a variety of positions including research and development, design, manufacturing, programming, management, sales, service and support.

The Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum gives a solid theoretical foundation in science, mathematics, and electric circuits and devices. The student may specialize in the following areas of emphasis: computers, communications (including satellite, fiber optics, microwave and laser), control systems (including robotics), integrated circuit technology (including analog, fabrication and hardware description language) and power (including solar energy).

Skills Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

• Ability to understand and apply scientific theories and principles

• Eye - hand coordination

• Aptitude for precise, accurate detail

• Aptitude for working with electricity and mechanics

• Proficiency in mathematics and physical sciences

• Ability to read and write articulately and analytically

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret scientific data

• Ability to work well with others

• Ability to make appropriate decisions and solve problems

• Proficient in spatial perception and abstract reasoning

• Sensitive to economic conditions and human needs

• Strong oral and written communications

• Ability to follow systematic procedures

• Ability to apply physical principles to the solution of problems

• Logic and reasoning skills

• Ability to use technical equipment

• Ability to change tasks often with ease and efficiency

• Good spatial perception and an ability to visualize how parts fit together to form a whole

• Knowledge of engineering and design

• Analog skills

• Ability to express your ideas clearly, to listen actively to others and to assimilate yourself into new surroundings quickly

• Ability to keep precise, accurate records
  
  

Potential Careers Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

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The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with an Electrical Engineering Technology major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Electrical Engineering Technology majors may consider.

Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.

 
Employers in Electrical Engineering Technology

• Aeronautics Agencies

• Aerospace Industries

• Automotive Companies

• Colleges/Universities

• Computer Companies

• Consulting Firms

• Construction Firms

• Design Firms

• Electrical Industries

• Energy Firms

• Government Agencies

• Machinery Plants

• Manufacturing Industries

• Mining Industries

• Research and Development Firms

• Sales Industries

• State Departments of Transportation

• Transportation Industries

• Utility Companies
  
  

Professional Organizations in This Field

• American Association for Artificial Intelligence

  http://www.aaai.org/

• American Society for Engineering Education

  http://www.asee.org/

• AVS: The Science & Technology Society

  http://www.avs.org

• Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society

  http://www.aces-society.org/
  

• Association for Computing Machinery

  http://www.acm.org

• Audio Engineering Society

  http://www.aes.org

• Institution of Engineering and Technology

  http://www.theiet.org

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

  http://www.ieee.org

• IEEE Denver Section

  http://www.ieee-denver.org

• Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers

  http://www.ieice.org
   

Websites Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

• MSU Denver Electrical Engineering Technology Department Website

• Electrical Engineer Jobs

• Engineering Central

• Engineering Council

• Semiconductor Subway-M.I.T.

• NASA Robotics

• Semiconductor Online

• Masters in Engineering

• Minority Engineer Magazine

• Woman Engineer Magazine

The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.