Taking the hands-on route
Engineering covers the whole life cycle of products, structures and processes, from their initial conception and production, to maintenance and if necessary destruction or decommissioning. Engineering is such a broad industry made up of many fields.
What types of engineering can I do?
Listed below are just a few types of engineering:
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Mechanical Engineering – You’ll research, design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices, including tools, engines, and machines.
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Civil Engineering – As a civil engineer you’ll design, build, supervise, operate, and maintain construction projects and systems such as roads, buildings, railways, sewage treatments etc.
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Manufacturing Engineering – Manufacturing engineers work in a wide range of industries, including oil, food and drinks, plastics, and pharmaceuticals.
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Electrical Engineering – You could work on a range of projects such as computers, radars, navigation systems, wiring and lighting in buildings and other kinds of electrical systems.
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Aerospace Engineering – As an aerospace or aeronautical engineer you will be researching designing, developing, maintaining and testing the performance of the following:
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Civil and Military Aircraft
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Missiles
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Weapons systems
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Satellites
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Space vehicles
