Engineering a career - in engineering
Everyone uses technology every day, but not everyone takes into account the amount of engineering that goes into each device and gadget. People use these things and don’t think about how complex it is to make them. Robotic and technological engineering can be life-saving; it isn’t just used for leisure devices – but there is an increasing need for these robotic and technological engineers. More and more jobs are opening up so that people’s lives can be improved. These engineers are making robots and drones that are being used to carry essential supplies to countries that have just had major disasters such as earthquakes or tornadoes. The more people who become engineers, the better the survival rate of so many people in poor countries.
Millions of people need help around the world, day and night, for multiple reasons that need to be solved. That’s why engineers like these are needed. They develop masses of different designs for these drones and robots and will work on one drone until they have reached a point where they can test it. After the multiple tests that the drones and robots go through, they work on it even further to make it stronger or more efficient. The use of robotics in this form is revolutionary and if we let it progress, it will be life-changing for so many people.
So if you are not sure of which career path you want to take, whether you are already studying your A levels or if you haven't yet chosen your GCSEs, this could be the perfect job to consider. In particular, it's an inviting prospect for women: given the notable lack of female engineers, employers are eager to recruit them.
These are the kinds of things that these engineers do:
Even if you are not even considering pursuing engineering as a career, it's still be worth a look as you might be surprised how much you enjoy it. If you are creative and enjoy teamwork, and are skilled at maths and science, it would suit you.
Cathy Hamilton, Year 8
Millions of people need help around the world, day and night, for multiple reasons that need to be solved. That’s why engineers like these are needed. They develop masses of different designs for these drones and robots and will work on one drone until they have reached a point where they can test it. After the multiple tests that the drones and robots go through, they work on it even further to make it stronger or more efficient. The use of robotics in this form is revolutionary and if we let it progress, it will be life-changing for so many people.
So if you are not sure of which career path you want to take, whether you are already studying your A levels or if you haven't yet chosen your GCSEs, this could be the perfect job to consider. In particular, it's an inviting prospect for women: given the notable lack of female engineers, employers are eager to recruit them.
These are the kinds of things that these engineers do:
- Design, prototype and build technological things like robots and drones.
- Designing and building of prototype mechanical components
- Implementation of partner supplied algorithms
- Aiding development of robot software capabilities including perception, localisation, navigation and communication
- Analysis, benchmarking and troubleshooting of complex robotic problems
- Planning and conducting demonstrations of the robots at exhibitions/conferences.
- Working closely with client/partner teams.
Even if you are not even considering pursuing engineering as a career, it's still be worth a look as you might be surprised how much you enjoy it. If you are creative and enjoy teamwork, and are skilled at maths and science, it would suit you.
Cathy Hamilton, Year 8