Defining what engineers do is difficult because the types ...



DESIGN ENGINEER

Responsible for designing new or improved products or processes.

Jobs are technical, detailed and require expertise in specific areas.

(Also referred to as PROCESS or PRODUCT ENGINEER based on content of design).

• RESEARCH ENGINEER

Responsible for running experiments to provide information to engineers.

Jobs are similar to scientists' work, but labs are applied, not open-ended.

(Also referred to as RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT).

• ANALYTICAL ENGINEER

Uses mathematical modeling to analyze engineering problems.

Jobs are usually in the office using computers.

• EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEER

Builds and tests physical proto-types of engineering designs.

Jobs are "hands-on" and are usually in the field or lab, not an office.

(Also referred to as FIELD ENGINEER).

• TEST ENGINEER

Responsible for quality control and testing of new and existing products.

• CONSULTANT ENGINEER

Independent professional who sells engineering expertise to clients.

Work can be technical or non-technical.

ENGINEERING MANAGER

Responsible for planning, delegating work, and keeping projects within budget.

Usually promoted to this position after gaining engineering experience.

(Also referred to as PROJECT ENGINEER).

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