Transcript • • • • • • • • Aeronautical Engineer Aerospace Engineer Biomedical Engineer Chemical Engineer Dentist Electrical Engineer Engineer Prosthetic & Orthotic Engineer Aeronautical Engineer : Engineers work as part of a team that maintains the.

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Aeronautical Engineer
Aerospace Engineer
Biomedical Engineer
Chemical Engineer
Dentist
Electrical Engineer
Engineer
Prosthetic & Orthotic Engineer
Aeronautical Engineer : Engineers work as part of a team that maintains
the aircrafts and ensures high level of technical precision. Main thrust of the
engineering profession lies in design, development, maintenance & teaching
of aeronautics.
Salary: 1.22 Lakh to 14.6 Lakhs per annum
Std XII Stream: Science
Mandatory Subjects: Maths, Physics
Career Interest: Mechanical, Scientific
• Aircraft engineers in civil aviation normally specialize in
aeronautical mechanical or electronic engineering.
• Mechanical engineers service and overhaul engines and
airframes.
• Aeronautical electronic engineers specialize in the
maintenance of instruments, electrical and electronic
equipment, navigation, radar and radio communication.
• Flight engineers make pre-flight inspections and are
responsible for the efficient performance of the aircraft
during the flight.
• They diagnose and deal with any system failures, manage
repairs, report any defects to maintenance and later check
that they have been dealt with. They may also be
responsible for refueling.
• Engineers carry out routine maintenance on the
ground during aircraft overhauling at airports
• They respond to reports from air crew of any
difficulties experienced during flights, repairing
and making corrections.
• They also do maintenance and overhaul of
aircraft in hangers and workshops when an
aircraft is due for its regular inspection and
checks.
• They complete worksheets for checks done and
these are certified by themselves if they are
licensed to do so, or by a qualified supervisor.
 Strong sense of responsibility
Ability to work speedily with accuracy - since aircrafts have to be
serviced in a short time
Normal colour vision
Manual, technical and mechanical aptitude
Ability to work as members of a team
Physical fitness & good head for heights
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• Employment is available with Air India, Pawan Hans,
Helicopter Corporation of India and flying clubs, private
airlines and government owned air service.
• Besides airlines, aeronautical engineers get employment in
organisations such as Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd, Defence
Research and Development Laboratories, National
Aeronautical Lab, Aeronautical Development
Establishment, Civil Aviation Department and other places.
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An increase in research and development facilities within
the country offers challenging prospects to aeronautical
professionals in fields such as missile development, civil
and military aircraft manufacture etc.
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Aeronautical Development Establishment
Air India
Civil Aviation Department
Defence Research and Development Laboratories
Helicopter Corporation of India
Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd (HAL)
National Aeronautical Lab (NAL)
Pawan Hans
Engineers in government organizations, such as HAL,
NAL are paid official scales while those in the private
sector are paid according to the scales decided by the
management of the company. Airline professionals
get fringe benefits of free travel for self and family as
well.
Where to study?
• Prestigious Institutes in India
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Offering Undergraduate Courses
Indian Institute of technology ,Madras
PEC University of technology
Offering Postgraduate Courses
Indian Institute of technology ,Madras
Offering Other Courses
Delhi Institute of Aeronautical Studies
Indian Institute of Aeronautical Engineering
Institute of Aviation Technology
School of Aeronautics
This course is offered by the Indian Institute of Technology in Chennai,
Mumbai, Kanpur and Kharagpur and also by PEC University of
Technology (formerly Punjab Engineering College)Chandigarh.
Admission to the Aeronautical Engineering course in IIT is through the
Joint Entrance Examination (Main), weightage to Board exams and IIT
Advanced.
PEC University of Technology Chandigarh. offers BE Aeronautical Engg.
This is a deemed university and will admit students for this course
through the JEE Main . Weightage will be given to Board results.
Madras Institute of Technology (affiliated to Anna University), Course BTech (3 years) Eligibility - BSc (10+2+3) with one main and two ancillary
subjects from Maths, Physics, Chemistry with 70% aggregate in one
attempt (50% for SC/ST).
Age : Below 22 years (25 years for SC/ST).
• Manufacturing of aircrafts for commercial or military
use is a highly technical field. Tremendous amount of
Research and Development function precedes
production of an aircraft. Space research and study
has offered challenges and have continued to intrigue
students to pursue relevant branches of engineering
and other related subjects. Aerospace engineering is
the study of the complexities of materials and
structures put to use under atmospheric stress. The
Research & Development department of an aircraft
manufacturer includes a variety of highly trained
engineers, scientists and technicians specializing in
areas such as aerospace, aeronautics, electronics,
computer science, robotics, bio medicine, acoustics,
chemistry, physics and meteorology. Manufacturers of
Std XII Stream: Science
Mandatory Subject: Physics parachutes, skydiving equipments are
Career Interest: Mechanical, others who fall in the manufacturing segment.
Scientific
• Aerospace engineering encompasses the fields of
aeronautical and astronautical (spacecraft) engineering.
• Aerospace engineers work as a team in designing,
assembling and testing air crafts and space crafts.
Aerospace engineers may be required to work on the
designing of complete air crafts or may specialise in
special areas of the industry such as missile guidance
systems, propulsion, and guidance control systems.
• Aeronautical engineers work specifically with aircraft
systems while astronautical engineers specialise in
space craft systems.
• Aerospace engineers learn and apply the knowledge of
aerodynamics, propulsion, thermodynamics, fluid
mechanics, flight mechanics, and structural analysis.
• They are also involved in cost analysis, operations
research and may be required to update their work
through research, conduct reliability studies, and assess
maintenance functions.
• Aerospace engineers who work on the designing of space
crafts work with numerical and technical details using
theoretical engineering principles with engineers who are
experts in aerodynamics, astrodynamics and structural
engineering.
• They study the impact of atmospheric stress and how
loads and weights behave under different atmospheric
conditions.
• Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineers (CFD) use
sophisticated high speed computers to develop models
used in the study of fluid dynamics. They use simulations
to study the behavior of elements around objects.
• Manufacturing involves the development of
individual components for aircraft and
spacecraft manufacture and this involves
coordination with the design team.
• Aerospace engineers (materials) assess the
materials used for manufacture of aircrafts
/spacecrafts.
• Quality control assessments are carried out by
engineers.
• Marketing and sales function is also carried out
by aerospace engineers. There job entails liaison
work with the technical team and clients for
ensuring production specifications as well as
ensuring that the product performs as planned.
• Above average intelligence
• Excellent academic background
• Responsible attitude
• Ability to put in long work hours and days at crucial assignments
• Good analytical ability
• Scientific acumen
• Physical stamina
• Ability to undertake challenging assignments
• Aircraft manufacturers, defence services, government research organisations,
manufacturers of equipment used by space scientists, skydiving equipment
and parachute manufacturers etc.
• Earnings
• 1.4 Lakh to 14.85 Lakhs per annum
• (Salary data sourced from PayScale.com)
• Recruiting Companies
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Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
National Aerospace Laboratories
• Aerospace engineering requires, at the Class XII level, a good
performance in Mathematics, Physics, English and proficiency in
Mechanical Drawing and Computers. This must be followed by a
degree in Aeronautical engineering /Aerospace engineering. In
India, people entering manufacturing sector (Hindustan
Aeronautical Ltd and National Aeronautical Ltd) are postgraduates
in the areas relevant to the manufacturing industry.
• NASA recommends a degree in a variety of disciplines, including
biomedical engineering, ceramic engineering, chemistry, industrial
engineering, materials engineering, metallurgy, optical engineering,
and oceanography. Aerospace engineers generally specialize at the
master's level in these areas and also do a PhD before being taken
in by NASA.
Where to study?
• Prestigious Institutes in India
IIT
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Madras Institute of
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University of Madras
Institutes offering Aerospace Engineering courses
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Institute of Aeronautical Engineering
Hindustan College of Engineering
Madras Institute of Technology
Mohammed Sathak Engineering College
Punjab Engineering College
University of Madras
Career as Biomedical Engineer
• Biomedical engineers integrate the knowledge
of biology and medicine to analyze and devise
solutions for improving healthcare in terms of
effectiveness and quality.
• Std XII Stream: Science
Mandatory Subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
• Career Interest: Mechanical, Scientific
Job Profile
• Designing of systems and products to substitute damaged
body parts such as artificial organs or devices using knowledge
of science and engineering.
• Design machines for diagnostic purposes. This is an area of
specialization called Bio-instrumentation which applies
principles of electronics and measurement for the
development of devices for use in diagnosis and treatment of
disease. Computers are very vital in this specialty.
• They work extensively with biological scientists, physicians
and surgeons, chemists to interpret and research the aspects
of biological systems which can be replicated or facilitated
through engineering innovations.
• Biomedical researchers encompasses broad
areas of study • Mechanical, chemical, electrical engineering,
anatomy, physiology, and the knowledge of
computers to create mathematical models
that simulate physiological systems.
• They apply biomechanics to medical
problems. Artificial kidney, heart and hip are
examples.
• They select living tissue and materials for implant
purposes in the human body.
• They are responsible for the installation,
maintenance and repair of biomedical facilities
• From time to time they evaluate the safety and
efficiency and effectiveness of biomedical
equipment
• Train personnel who will be using the equipment
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Analytical skills
Scientific acumen
Networking
Communication skills
Listening skills
Employment Opportunities
Biomedical manufacturing Industries
Healthcare and medical facilities
Consultancies
Government medical organizations
Research organizations.
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Wipro GE Medical System
BPL Healthcare
P.K.Morgan (India) Pvt.Ltd.
Medtronics- Medico Health Care System
Clarity Medical Pvt. Ltd.
B.Braun Medical (India) Ltd.
Siemens
Philips Electronics Ltd.- Medical Division
• Prestigious Institutes in India
• HBFITES ( HBF IT Education Services )
• HBFITES ( HBF IT Education Services ) is available at the
following branches
• Bangalore
• Hyderabad
• Contact details of HBFITES ( HBF IT Education Services ),
Richmond Road, Bangalore
• Address: HRS Chambers, 3rd Floor 91,, Richmond Road,
Bangalore, Karnataka, India- 560025
• Email:[email protected]
• Website: http://www.hbfites.com
• Chemical engineers work out economically efficient,
safe and environmentally friendly methods for
production of chemicals on a large scale. Equipment
for the processing of chemicals and related products
such as plastic, pharmaceuticals, detergents,
foodstuff etc. are also designed and maintained by
chemical engineers.
• Std XII Stream: Science
Mandatory Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
• Career Interest: Mechanical, Scientific
• Apply knowledge of chemistry, biology and
physics to the industrial production and use of
chemicals and related products
• Carry out research to develop new and better
manufacturing processes
• Design equipment.
• Plan, manage, and troubleshoot the running
of an installation.
• Conduct tests to monitor the efficiency and
safety of the production processes
• Develop safety standards for workers in the
industry
• Evaluate the installed equipment to follow
safety regulations and environmental
guidelines
• Project costs of production to the
management
• Develop methods to carry out complex
chemical processes.
• Chemical engineers work in the energy, food,
clothing, petroleum, healthcare, biotechnology
etc. sectors
• Specialize in nano-materials, polymerization,
oxidation etc.
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Analytical and deductive reasoning skills
Problem solving skills
Interpersonal skills
Ability to work under harsh conditions and
deal with harmful materials
• Good maths acumen
• Good communication skills
• Team player
Employment Opportunities
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Chemicals manufacturing industries
Petroleum industry
Food industry
Electronics industry
Rubber industry
Textiles industry
Paper & Pulp industry
Aerospace industry
Plastic Industry
Cement industry
Public Sector units
Fertilizer industry
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Top Recruiting Companies
Millicon Consultant Engineers Pvt. Ltd
Shell
Balmer Lawrie And Co. Ltd.
Ambuja Cement
GEA Ecoflex India Pvt Ltd
• Since 2013 the IIT JEE and AIEEE entrance examinations have been
replaced by the new Joint Entrance Exam (JEE Main)to be
conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Apart from being the first stage exam for entry into the Indian
Institutes of Technology (IITs), the JEE (Main) will be conducted for
entry to National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and centrallyfunded engineering colleges . 130 deemed universities and all
technology institutions which have been approved by AICTE will
select students based on JEE Main. The weight age to Board
examinations will be as per the discretion of institutions. The
varsities would have the freedom to chose appropriate weight
ages for performance in Class XII Boards and the main exam
normalized on percentile basis.
Students aspiring to join engineering programs under these
universities would not have to appear for the advance test as has
been proposed for the IIT’s.
• **Degree in Engineering other than Chemical Engineering or
Civil Engineering/ Degree in Technology including Chemical
Technology/Degree in Science with Chemistry, Physics or
Mathematics as one of the subjects/Diploma in Engineering
other than Civil Engineering/Degree in Pharmacy
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fabrication of chemical plant and equipment./ Production and
quality control in chemical or process industries, Research and
development in chemical or process industries, Management
or technical sales in chemical industry, Chemical Engineering
education.
• ****Diploma of Amice from the Indian Institute of Chemical
Engineers http://www.iiche.org.in. This is recognized as
equivalent to a degree and further M. Tech can be pursued.
• Prestigious Institutes
• Faculty of Engineering and Technology,
Annamalai University
• Indian Institutes of Technology
• Chaudhary Devi Lal University
• National Institutes of Technology
Career as Dentist
• Dentistry is concerned with prevention and treatment of all health
problems affecting the mouth, teeth, gums and other hard and soft
tissues of the oral cavity. General dentists' job involves prevention
and repair of infected teeth through cleaning and filling and makes
referrals for any special condition. The specialists in this profession
are orthodontists, periodontists, oral
surgeons,pedodontists,prosthodontists and endodontists
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Salary: 63 Thousand to 6.6 Lakhs per annum
Std XII Stream: Science
Mandatory Subject: Biology
Career Interest: Mechanical, Scientific
Job Profile
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Orthodontists correct irregularities in the teeth through the period of growth. They
correct this by putting braces or other such devices.
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Periodontists treat diseases of the gum and tissues which support teeth. They carry
out oral implants.
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Oral surgeons are trained to conduct surgery for treating fractures, correcting facial
deformities, conducting complicated extractions, and treating abnormal growth in the
mouth and jaws such as tumors.
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Pedodontists specialize in children's dental treatment and care.
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Prosthodontists are specialists who make artificial dentures according to specifications
for the client.
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Endodontists treat the inner structure of the tooth and are specialists for treating
nerve inflammation and carry out root canal treatment
Skills required
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Manual dexterity and precision
Good judgment and aesthetic ability
Good communication skills and manners
Scientific acumen
Good eyesight
Composed and patient attitude
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• Dental departments in hospitals, nursing homes, dental clinics and health
departments as well as teaching departments in dental colleges.
• In Research and Advisory functions of a pharmaceutical and other companies
producing oral care products and medicines like toothpaste, mouth wash, gum
care products, etc.
• Self-employment is also a promising avenue.
• One can start his/her own individual practice. Many dentists prefer to be in
private practice, as it provides the best financial prospects as well as greater
independence. Private practitioners work either alone, often setting up a clinic
on their own premises, or in partnership with colleagues, sharing resources and
overheads.
• In dentistry one can also take up work as a Dental Hygienist, Dental assistant or
as a Dental consultant to models and film artists.
Recruiting Companies
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Defense Dental Centers
Multi-speciality Hospitals
Dental specialists clinics
Government Dental Departments
Public Sector undertakings dental facilities.
• Bachelor of Dentistry
*CBSE through All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance
Test (2014) admits students to MBBS/BDS courses for
“Seats Under 15% All India Quota” and also for “Seats
under the Control of Participating
States/Universities/Institutions.” Students from Andhra
Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir do not partake in the All
India scheme of AIPMT but are eligible for AFMC.
Eligibility: Age 17 years relax able by 5 years for SC/ST/OBC
students (on or before 31st December of the year of
admission to the 1st year M.B.B.S. /B.D.S. course).
• Eligibility for students under participating
States/Universities/Institutions and AFMC:
Age17 years on or before Dec 31.
• The Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are
eligible.. The upper age limit for candidates
applying for the seats in the control of
participating States/Universities/Institutions is
subject to rules and regulations of the
individual university/state/institution in
question.
Where to study?
• Institutes in India
• Dental Council of India is responsible for Dental Education in India.
www.dciindia.org All Government and Private dental colleges
approved by the council are listed by them.
Career as Electrical Engineer
• Electrical engineers are involved in the manufacturing of electrical
equipment such as power generation equipment, electric motors,
radar and navigation systems, communication systems, electrical
systems of automobiles, ships and aircrafts.
• Std XII Stream: Science
Mandatory Subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics,
Physics
• Career Interest: Mechanical, Scientific
Job Profile
• Design, manufacture and operate power
plants, industrial machinery, electrical motors,
ignition systems for automobiles, aircrafts,
space crafts and all kinds of engines.
• Research and design improved ways for using
electrical power
• Compute detailed calculations for the
manufacture, construction and installation of
electrical equipment as per specifications.
• Work with project managers on the budget
and timeline for completion of a project.
• Direct the manufacturing process to meet
guidelines.
• Attend to operational issues and trouble shoot
problems in the operation of electrical
equipments.
• Specialize in power generation, transmission
and distribution, communications, electrical
equipment manufacturing or in a subdivision
of these.
Skills required
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Analytical thinking
Ability to apply their knowledge to specific tasks
Good project management skills
High end Computing
Teamwork
Responsible outlook
Problem solving
Interest in updating knowledge to meet job
requirements
• Mathematical skill
• Communication skill
• Detail oriented
Employment Opportunities
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Electric power generating installations
Electricity transmission and distribution organizations
Navigational equipment manufacturing industries
Aerospace manufacture industry
Automobile Industry
Architecture and construction firms
Engineering services
Government electrical works department
Armed forces
Indian Railways
Hospitals
Airports Authority of India
Recruiting Companies
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Siemens Technology Services
Railways
Reliance Power
HPPCL
RITES
Schneider Electric
Micron Electric
Halonix
How do I get there?
• Joint Entrance Exam (JEE Main) is conducted by
the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE
for entry into the Indian Institutes of Technology
(IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and
centrally-funded engineering colleges . 130
deemed universities and all technology
institutions which have been approved by
AICTE select students based on JEE Main. The
weightage to Board examinations is given as per
the discretion of institutions and the main exam
is normalized on percentile basis. The advanced
test is only needed for entry to the IIT’s.
Where to study?
• Prestigious Institutes in India
• Indian Institutes of Technology
• Indian Railway Institute of Mechanical and
Electrical Engineers
• National Institutes of Technology
• Engineers specialize in different branches of
engineering e.g. mechanical, electrical,
electronics, chemical, biomedical etc. They
work in designing, planning large
structures, maintenance, production, or
testing of machines and equipment used in
different sectors. Many engineers study
management where their engineering
background facilitates the marketing
process and installation planning of
engineering goods.
• Std XII Stream: Science
Mandatory Subjects: Mathematics, Physics
• Career Interest: Mechanical, Scientific
Job Profile
• Civil Engineers are concerned with planning,
investigation, survey, design, supervision, and all work
connected with construction . They specialize in
structural engineering, water management
engineering, highway engineering, environmental
engineering, geotechnical engineering, or
environmental engineering
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Mechanical Engineers design, operate and maintain
machines, components, machine tools, manufacturing
systems and processes, components of thermal power
stations, solar energy, air conditioning and refrigeration
and industrial engineering. They are involved in both
the fundamental and applied aspects of these areas
• Electrical Engineers are concerned with the
generation, distribution, use of electrical power,
control and instrumentation. They work with
equipment that produces and distributes electricity
such as generators, transmission lines, transformers,
lighting and wiring in buildings. They design electric
motors, machinery and ignition systems which are
required by automobiles, aircrafts and all kinds of
motorized vehicles and equipments
• Aerospace Engineers work in aeronautical and
spacecraft engineering. They design, analyze,
construct, develop, test and manufacture commercial
and military aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts
• Agricultural Engineers design and develop farm
implements and machineries, and equipments
used during production, processing,
transportation and storage of agricultural
commodities. Field engineers deal with irrigation,
drainage and land resource planning and
execution. Service engineers are engaged in sale
servicing, repairing and installation of farm
machinery
• Automobile Engineers are concerned with the
design, development, repair and manufacture of
automobiles. They may also specialize in
automobile design
• Biomedical Engineers are scientists who using the
principles of engineering and life sciences conduct
research on the biological aspects of human and
animal life. The products biomedical engineers
have invented have revolutionized the field of
medicine. Some examples are the artificial heart
and other artificial organs, prosthetics (artificial
limbs), use of lasers in surgery, cryosurgery,
ultrasonic's and the use of computers in diagnosis
• Ceramic Engineers deal with inorganic and nonmetallic materials used in industrial applications.
They carry out research, design machinery and
processing methods and develop new ceramic
materials and products
• Chemical Engineers combine principles of chemistry and engineering to solve
problems in the production of chemicals. Chemical engineers are concerned
with designing, supervision, construction, installation and operation of
equipment, plants and works in which substances undergo physical and
chemical changes. The chemical technologists deal with the development and
operation of processes for production purposes
• Computer Engineers design, manufacture, and maintain computer hardware
and computer based information and control systems
• Environmental Engineers use knowledge from several disciplines to protect the
quality of the human environment - its air , water and land. This field embraces
a wide field, from the ocean depths where marine resources must be preserved
to the depletion of ozone layers in the upper atmosphere which poses a threat
to life on earth
• Electronic Engineers are concerned with electronic components, integrated
circuits and microprocessors. They design , fabricate, test, maintain and
supervise the manufacture of electronic equipments
• Energy Engineers are concerned with the use , production, distribution,
conversion and conservation of energy
• Industrial Engineers work in manufacturing or industrial
production. Choosing machinery and equipments, planning
industrial layout, organization of assembly line , quality control,
distribution and inventory control is devised by industrial engineers
• Instrumentation (Production) Engineers design, construct and
maintain instruments and instrumentation units required for
industrial processes
• Marine Engineers design, research, survey, install and maintain
marine vessels of all types and sizes. The job of running,
maintenance and repair of engine rooms of sailing vessels both
merchant and navy is carried out by marine engineers. Marine
engineers also work as shore engineers to install , maintain
equipments used during loading and unloading of cargo and other
dock machinery
• Metallurgical and Materials Engineers develop new types of metal
alloys. Metallurgical engineers work in chemical, physical or
mechanical metallurgy. Material engineers develop materials
according to specifications and test and evaluate them
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Mining Engineers are involved with the location, extraction, and preparation of
minerals used in manufacturing industries. They design underground and open pit mines,
supervise the construction of mine shafts and tunnels in underground operations and
devise methods for transporting minerals to processing plants. They work with geologists,
metallurgists, on reclamation projects as well as in projects related to water and air
pollution
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Telecommunication Engineers deal with communication systems e.g. cables, radio,
satellite, communications, TV, Radar, navigational communications equipments, all types
of information and transmission networks
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Microelectronics engineers are involved in the design, development, fabrication and
testing of new electronic circuitry. Modern electronic circuits are built on printed circuit or
hybrid boards carrying the latest in chip technology. Microelectronics engineers
undertaking the logic design, often work together with software engineers who write the
software. This process needs careful planning to decide which function will be achieved
through the hardware
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Nuclear engineers conduct research on nuclear energy and radiation. They design ,
develop monitor, and operate nuclear power plants used to generate electricity. They may
work on nuclear fuel cycle,- production, handling, and use of nuclear fuel and the safe
disposal of waste produced by nuclear energy- or on fusion energy. Nuclear
engineers specialize in the development of nuclear weapons or in industrial and medical
uses of radioactive materials e.g. equipment to help diagnose and treat medical problems
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Solid educational background
Strong problem solving abilities
Strong communication skills
Team player
Ability to write reports
Brilliant mathematical acumen
Scientific aptitude
Willingness to learn
Leadership qualities
• Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering – Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited employs aerospace engineers. Employment in research and
development is offered by the Defence Services DRDO for missile
development, Indian Space Research Organization, government
laboratories and organizations concerned with the aviation
industry, i.e., Air India, Indian Air Lines etc.
• Agricultural Engineering – Central and State Government
Departments of agriculture and agricultural engineering, agro
industries, minor irrigation corporations, agricultural machinery
manufacturing organizations, tea gardens, National Seeds
Corporation, Food Corporation of India, National Dairy
Development Board, Dairy and Food Industries, Nationalized Banks,
Agricultural Financial Organizations, Agricultural Research
Organizations, Agricultural universities and voluntary organizations
employ agricultural engineers.
• Automobile Engineering – Automobile manufacturing industries,
defense services offer employment.
• Biomedical Engineering – Biomedical engineers are researchers and
hence they work in laboratories to research, design and fabricate
materials used in medical diagnosis and treatment.
• Ceramic Engineering – Glass, cement, electronic, ceramic, electrical
industries employ ceramic engineers. Besides specific engineering
opportunities ceramic engineers also work in research in industries
dealing with ceramic equipments and products.
• Chemical Engineering – The application of chemical engineering is
in diverse industries – e.g. in industries manufacturing paints, dyes,
varnishes, drugs, acids, petroleum, fertilizers, foods, dairy products.
They may work in textile or plastic industry or even in glass or
rubber industry. The application of this branch is extensive.
• Civil Engineering – Civil engineers are employed in the public and
private sectors in large numbers in all branches of design,
construction, maintenance of roads, highways, bridges, dams,
canals, docks, airports, housing complexes and in environment
management etc.
• Environmental Engineering – Environmental engineers are
required by government and industry both to monitor and control
ongoing pollution and to anticipate and deal with the likely impact
on the environment of proposed new projects - whether it be the
construction of a new dam, a hotel or an industrial unit.
Environmental Engineers are employed with industries dealing
with recycled products and waste management.
• Electrical Engineering – Electrical engineers find employment with
organizations dealing with generation, transmission, distribution
and utilization of electrical energy. They work in the manufacturing
industry, design electrical machinery and equipment, and oversee
their operation. They are employed in high powered electrical
generating stations, design and construction of power plants, and
in industries manufacturing industrial machinery.
• Electronic Engineering – Electronic engineers are employed in
industries manufacturing electronic equipment, research and
development, and in places where electronic equipments are
extensively used, e.g. television and radio, aerospace industry,
automobile industry, computer based industries. Marketing and
sales jobs for electronic products are another option. Electronic
engineers who specialize in biomedical equipment find
employment with bioengineering industries.
• Energy Engineering – Energy engineers find opportunities in major
industries and organizations concerned with research and
development.
• Industrial Engineering – Industrial engineers find employment with
production industries particularly where the concern is plant
efficiency, cost effective operating methods and quality control.
• Instrumentation/Production Engineering – The demand for
instrumentation engineer comes from user industries such as steel,
chemical, fertilizer, refineries, power industry etc. as well as from
research and development organization, of defense, government
and private sector.
• Mechanical Engineering – Mechanical engineers are
employed in almost every sector of the industry. Some of
the largest areas of employment are machine tools, railway
engineering, aerospace, the and power plants.
automobile industry
Metallurgical Engineering – Metallurgists are employed in
research laboratories, industries and plants extracting and
processing metals like iron and steel, nickel, tin, copper,
zinc, aluminum and brass etc., in metallurgical industries
like Foundries and rolling mills, in fabrication industries.
• Microelectronic Engineering – The main areas of work are
in aerospace, including aircraft, satellites, space systems,
guided weapons; computers, information technology, and
telecommunications; consumer electronics, such as
washing machines and microwave ovens; medical
electronics for use in diagnosis, monitoring and care of
patients; etc.
• Nuclear Engineering – Nuclear engineers work primarily in
research. Nuclear engineers also find employment in
nuclear power plants, defense and nuclear installations,
with defense manufacturers, or with nuclear power
equipment manufacturers.
• Mining engineering – Mining engineers are employed as
engineers in mines, minerals development corporation and
mining departments of the union and state governments.
• Telecommunication Engineering – Telecommunication
engineers work with the defense services, in the
broadcasting sector, electronic/mass communication
sector, with the Government as well as with the
manufacturing industry.
How do I get there?
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*Entry to graduate courses: Beginning 2013 a Joint Entrance Exam (JEE Main) is
conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Apart from being
the first stage exam for entry into the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), the JEE
(Main) is conducted for entry to National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and
centrally-funded engineering colleges . 130 deemed universities and all technology
institutions approved by AICTE select students based on JEE Main. The weight
age to Board examinations is calculated as per the discretion of institutions. The
varsities have the freedom to chose appropriate weight ages for performance in
Class XII Boards and the main exam is normalized on percentile basis.
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***Post graduate degree – Post-graduate courses with scholarship/assistantship,
are open to students who have qualified in the Graduate Aptitude Test in
Engineering (GATE) or National Eligibility Test (NET of UGC). Graduate Engineers,
Associate members of the Institute of Engineers, postgraduates in Physics/
Chemistry/ Math's/ Statistics/ Computer Applications can appear for GATE
conducted by IITs and Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore jointly. Postgraduates
can pursue research in research centers such as BARC, ISRO etc. Many
graduate/postgraduate engineers opt for government service. Engineering
Services Examination is conducted every year by the Union Public Service
Commission for selecting candidates to serve with Government Departments and
Public Sector units in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics and
Telecommunication branches.
Where to study?
Career as Prosthetic & Orthotic
Engineer
• Prosthetic and Orthotic Engineering is a medico-engineering
profession which deals with physically disabled, crippled and
orthopedically handicapped persons.
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Std XII Stream: Science
Mandatory Subjects: Mathematics, Physics
• Career Interest: Mechanical, Scientific
Job Profile
• Close study of the patients requirements
• An assessment of the muscles involved, flexibility, tone
etc
• Preparation of blueprint, model or cast
• Carrying out trials on a specific device before
finalization
• Making minor changes, adaptations of shape and size
and fit
• Seeking approval by the doctor
• Prosthetic and orthotic technicians assist in the
preparation of the devices Materials used for the
device may vary - wood, leather, plastics, fiber glass,
foam, fabric etc
• Prosthetics
Involve themselves in the care of patients with
full or partial loss of limbs.
• They design devices such as artificial limbs and
braces which are also called prostheses
• Orthotic Technologists
Work with patients with limb or spine related
disabilities
• They study orthopedics, amputation surgery, post
surgical prosthesis, applied mechanics and
kinesthesiology
• Design and create custom made braces and other
corrective devises known as outhouses
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Helping attitude
Patience
Keen observation
Skill & precision to work with equipment
Ability to take and follow instructions
Numerical and scientific skill
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Orthopaedic centres
Rehabilitation centres
Multispeciality Hospitals
Armed Forces
Railways