Electrical Engineering

As an electrical engineer you deal with the study of electricity, electrons, electromagnetism and their application. In the area the engineers task involves in generating, distributing and using electrical power. Electric engineers are also involved in instrumentally processing the format in the fields of communication, control system, electronic computer, industrial electronics and instrumentation etc. Academic programs on electrical engineering emphasize on the thorough understanding of electromagnetic field theory, electrical energy distribution systems etc.

Electronics Engineering

Electronics engineering is one the largest and fastest growing industries. It covers a wide range of applications we use daily such as television, radio, computers, telecommunication etc. Electronics has a major role in improving productivity in industries like oil, energy, agriculture and so many other important section of economy in steel, petroleum and chemical industries. It is the electronic devices that direct, control and test production processes. Health care industry depends on electronic instruments to perform chemical tests and to check body functions. Many of the safety aspects in varied fields like transportation, factories and mines as well as in homes rely heavily on electronics. Modern weapons are designed with the help of electronics engineering.

As electronics engineer you work in tandem with other specialists to design, fabricate, produce and test the manufacture of electronic equipments and components for a number of industries including computer industry, electronic data processing systems for communication, hospitals, defence etc. You have to supervise production and manufacturing processes and installation and maintenance. Electronic engineers work with microprocessors, fibre optics, and in telecommunication, television, radio etc.

The Bachelor of Electronics &Communication Engineering degree program prepares its graduates in the areas of Analogue &Digital Mobile &Satellite Communication, Antenna &Propagation, Telephone, Information Theory, Data Communication, and Electromagnetic waves &Optical Communications.

You should have a creative and inventive mind and an interest in physics and mathematics to take up this challenging career. Good analytical skills, an eye for detail, sustained concentration, good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team will make you successful in your career.

Job Prospects:

Electronics engineering is a constantly changing and widening branch of the engineering profession. Electronic industry being a labour-intensive industry provides many job opportunities for the skilled job seekers. Increased production and demand by government and businesses for communication equipment, computers and military electronics along with consumer demand and increased research and development on robots and other types of automation contributes to the growth of employment opportunities in field.

An electronics engineer can get a job in Central Government, State Governments and their sponsored corporations in public enterprises and the private organizations like in Radio Stations, Telecomm Industries, Civil Aviation Department, Post and Telegraph Department, Development Centres in various States etc. That deal in manufacture, sales and services of electronics consumer goods and appliances. Electronics engineers are also absorbed into the environment transmission industry, research establishments and defense.

The global telecom industry is undergoing a massive transformation, Mobile phones, cable television, internet, broadband connectivity, net telephony are just some. Jobs in the telecom industry are mainly in the cellular telephone industry, the computer industry, the communication and networking systems and the service providers.

Applied electronics &Instrumentation has succeeded beyond all expectations in making a marking the life of modern man. Every household depends on several electronic products. The scope of application is so vast that one cannot think of any other field where electronics does not find its utility. The Bachelor of Applied Electronics &Instrumentation Engineering degree program prepares its graduates in the areas of applied electronics to learn the changing technology of the world.

Job Prospects:

The demand for Applied Electronics is growing rapidly and job opportunities for graduates are multi-faceted. The graduates can work as Manufacturing Engineers in MNCs like Sony, LG, Samsung, Philips, Quality controller, Research, Design &Development Consultants Entrepreneurs and Teachers.

Computer Engineering

Computer deals with computer hardware and software manufacture and research, development of new design, technical improvements, alterations etc.

In the computer hardware industry, the work include designing of the central-processing unit (CPU) and peripheral equipment such as terminals, input-output devices such as printers, tapes and disk drives. Computer hardware engineer scan also work in areas of production, maintenance and deployment of networking solutions. The job market of the hardware engineer is comparatively more stable than that of a software engineer. Software engineers design sophisticated programs, languages, operating systems, web pages, etc. Software engineers have to keep updating their knowledge by learning newer versions of software all the time.

If you are person with an inventive mind, analytical skills with an eye for details, you can choose a career as a computer hardware engineer. Interest in physics and mathematics is essential. A software programmer must be good in mathematics and must have ability for logical thinking.

A course in computer engineering is ideal for those who see their initial career in a wide-ranging role. With a sound background in computing they will be in an excellent position to progress into more specialized fields later on.

Job Prospects:

The field of computer technology is expanding rapidly. As a computer engineer you have a promising future. You can opt for an employment in computer field or work as maintenance consultant. There are openings in business and management. Career possibilities also include IT consultancy, support, analyst, programmer, hardware expert etc.

The pace of computerization in every field, including e-Commerce, is moving fast and consequently there is an increasing demand for the software professionals the world over.

Automobile Engineering

This field deals with design, development and maintenance of automobile and its spare parts. Automobile engineering is an applied science that includes elements of Mechanical engineering. Electrical engineering, Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering and Safety engineering as applied to the design manufacture and operation of automobiles, buses and trucks and their respective engineering subsystem.

Job Prospects:

The automobile sector has always been a major employer in Asian counties. It is also provides opportunity to the fresh graduates through Apprentice training and Graduate Trainee Schemes. Automobile manufacturing is steadily growing in India, with so many new international brands having entered the fray and specializing in Automobile engineering may yield good career prospects.

Marine Engineering

In general, Marine Engineering is related to research conducted in oceans and coastal or inland waters connected to the Sea Marine Engineers have complete responsibility of the ship’s engine room. Their responsibilities involve development and designing of the engines related ships and propulsion system.

Job Prospects:

This is highly paid job with lots of overseas travel. Jobs are available with shipping companies in India and other countries. Other avenues of employment for marine engineers are universities and colleges, international organizations, federal and state agencies and private companies.

Aeronautical/Aero-space Eng.

Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering deals with development of new technology in the field of aviation, space exploration and defence systems. It specializes in the designing, construction, development, testing operation and maintenance, development and research of commercial and military aircraft, missiles, spaceships etc. Aircraft engineers in civil aviation generally specialize in aeronautical mechanical or electronic engineering. Aeronautical engineers are also involved in other non-conventional fields such as air turbine production plants or design development programs for the aviation industry. As an aeronautical engineer, you are responsible for the maintenance, servicing, examination and functioning of the engines and other equipments of aircraft and the electronic equipments and instruments in the cockpit. You have to work as part of a very organized and efficient team of engineers and technicians who maintain aircraft and ensure a high level of technical precision. As aerospace engineering involves design and manufacture of very high technology systems, the job requires manual, technical as well as mechanical aptitude. Aeronautical engineers usually work in teams under the supervision of senior engineers bringing together their skills and technical expertise. Though highly paid, the work is very demanding.

Personal skills:

As an Aeronautical engineer you should have an eye for detail and be good at problem solving. You need mathematical precision and design skills, computer skills, and the ability to communicate well. You also need good planning ability and a knack for working under pressure. An aeronautical engineer needs to be physically fit and may need to often work at great speed especially in checking and maintenance of aircraft during turnarounds. All aeronautical engineers must be highly responsible, for they have to assure the safety of the aircraft. You must be scientifically and technically inclined and should have manual and mechanical aptitude. You must have a normal colour vision and good physical stamina.

Job Prospects:

aeronautical engineers work with one of the most technologically advanced branches of engineering. The main thrust in this area is on design and development of aircrafts to space and satellite research. Jobs are available with the national, international public and private Airline Services as well as aircraft-manufacturing units.

Job opportunities for an Aeronautical Engineer lies with various International airlines like Malaysian Airlines, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and flying clubs, private airlines and government owned air services and aircraft manufacturers like the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Defence Research and Development Laboratories, Airbus, Aeronautical Development Establishment, Civil Aviation Department and Space Research Organizations. Aeronautical engineers can also join the Navy or Air Force for operating and maintaining sophisticated aircraft, aero-engine and armament equipment in use by the services.

Fire Engineering

Fire engineering can be defined as the art and science of designing buildings and facilities for life safety and property protection in the event of an unexpected fire. You explore the various possibilities of preventing fire. This includes the application of scientific and engineering principles, based on an understanding of the phenomena and effects of fire and of reaction and behaviour of people, property and the environment as well as the impact of fire protection systems including detection, alarm and sprinkler systems.

The role of fire engineers span from engineering design to operations and management. Fire engineers play a pivotal role in ensuring protection and taking the necessary precautions, against fire. Fire Engineers main responsibility is controlling and reducing the consequences of fire. Fire engineers are responsible for determining causes of fire and methods of prevention.

Personal skills: Fire engineering is a technical profession that calls for a person with a scientific blend of mind. You should have good communication skills, organisational ability, skills in evaluating situations, making quick decisions and solving problems. The other qualities include physical fitness, presence of mind, self-discipline, patience, leadership qualities and sense of responsibility.

Job Prospects:

Fire engineers are always in demand by corporations, educational institutions, consulting firms and government bodies. You have a chance to get employed with the fire prevention departments in large companies like petroleum refineries, petrochemicals and plastic, fertilizers, textiles, and other plants where there are risks of fire. You can also find jobs in fire departments of local government bodies, insurance companies, architectural and building design, project management, aircraft industry, industrial processing, and any area of safety where the possibility of fire or combustion represents a hazard. When there are instances of fire accidents, fire engineers are called upon to assess the extent of the damage, investigate the cause of the fire, the efficiency of equipments installed etc.

Architecture

Architecture is a unique blend of art and science. Architects design and supervise construction of various types of buildings keeping in view the primary consideration on stability, utility and beauty. In architecture there are several areas of specialisations like industrial design, interior design, town planning, regional planning, housing, transport, planning, landscape planning, environmental planning etc.

Personal Skills:

A good architect needs skills in visualising, designing, engineering and communication.

Job Prospects:

Job opportunities are available in construction firms, government department, town planning offices, private architectural firms, landscaping consultancies etc.

Telecommunication Engineering

Telecommunication engineering involves designing, manufacture and operation of telecommunication by means of telephones, telegraphs, radar, radio, navigational aids, TV, broadcasting, satellite and fibre optics.

The work of telecommunication engineers concerns installation, supervision, and maintenance of telephone exchanges and telephone lines, and periodical testing of broadcasting and telecasting systems and studios and transmitting and receiving stations. As specialists, telecommunication engineers can also work with the aerospace industry and earth stations using satellite dishes.

Job Prospects:

As a telecommunication engineer you can find jobs with mobile phone service providers, cable and satellite networks, the Ministry of Communication, radio, television, and information and broadcasting sectors and for police wireless organizations.

Telecommunication engineers can also be employed by the paramilitary forces like the MNDF and by private companies manufacturing electronic, digital and radio equipment. There are future prospects of employment in networking, ISDN and GSM.

Ceramic Engineering

Ceramic Engineering concerned with study, research and development of the ceramic materials, planning and developing processing methodologies and systems, designing and construction of plants and machinery and various applications like glass, porcelain, cement, refractors, insulators, composite materials, enamels, cement etc. Ceramics find sophisticated application in high temperature tile insulation and composite materials in space technology, electrical insulators, fuel rods in generative nuclear reactors, cutting tools and bearings used in industrial products, magnetic materials and computer memory packages in the electronics sector; ceramic spark plugs used in aerospace industries, bricks, in the cement and refractory industries. Personal Skills: A ceramic engineer should be creative, in-ceramic technologists should be able to assess a problem and solve it. Good communication skills will be an asset for ceramic engineers.

Job Prospects:

As a ceramic engineer, you enjoy an interesting and challenging job profile. Employment opportunities include manufacturing, freelance consultancy options, marketing, retail, community arts and other design fields. Ceramic engineers can find opportunities in small to large scare units in the ceramic industry, cement, glass, electrical components, nuclear energy ancillaries, and defence and space establishments. You can also get into the stream of management and research in ceramic industries.

Naval Architecture

Naval Architecture and Ship Building is a highly specialised B. Tech Course offered by Cochin University and Science and Technology. This course provides you an in- depth knowledge of the various facets of Naval Architecture along with training in basic Science and Engineering Courses. Ships are complex structures to build and the knowledge to design them is highly valued.

As a naval architecture engineer you study ship designing, ship building technology, marine engineering, computer-aided designing (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), offshore structure designing, designing fishing vessels and (ship) refrigeration and air-conditioning. As a part of the course, you will be sent for training to various shipyards, ship repair firms, ports and research and development organizations. Students will also be trained in computer programming and computer application in naval architecture and ocean engineering. Besides the B. Tech and M. Tech. programs, the department offers doctoral programs in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering and related fields.

Job Prospects:

There is 100% placement for this highly specialized course. Around 30 per cent of the students get employment abroad.