Job opportunities in engineering

Computer Engineer

An engineer applies scientific principles, theories and methods for finding solutions to technical problems as well as making new discoveries and designing new products.With the advancement of science and technology, there has been a tremendous increase in the scope of engineering. Computer engineers design computers and its components which is the hardware and its software. Computer hardware engineers usually develop, test and supervise the manufacture of computer hardware. Software engineers are involved in the design and development of the software system..They are constantly engaged in improving the end product and building the state-of-the-art equipment-super computers, multimedia machines, graphic terminals, laser and inkjet printers, Pentium based machines etc.

Job opportunities:Job opportunities in almost any area of the industrial sector, and in defense and research establishments. They can work with the national and multinational manufacturers of computers. In management consultancy organizations, they develop computer programs for industries. Computer engineers also find work in data processing departments of modern industries and in areas where computers and computer-aided systems are used, such as aeronautics and space science, the petroleum industry, chemical plants and power plants.

Chemical Engineer

a chemical engineer applies the principles of Chemistry and engineering to solve the problems in the production of chemicals..He designs, supervises, installs and handles the operation of equipments, plants and works in which materials undergo chemical and physical changes.

Job opportunities:Job opportunities in mineral-based industries, petrochemical plants, synthetic fibers and even petroleum refining plants. Chemical engineers have a very wide scope for employment in public and private sector industries. They are needed and gainfully employed in soap, oil, paint, plastics, synthetic fibers, explosives and petrochemical plants. They are also required in chemical plants, petroleum refineries, defense establishments and atomic power plants.

Line Communication Engineer

The application of electronics has made our life comfortable and enjoyable. The electronics industry is one of the largest and fastest growing industries worldwide. There is hardly any sector of the economy in which electronics is not used. Line communication engineers, Telephone engineers and Telegraph engineers' work involves installation and maintenance of telephone and telegraph communication equipment and supply of required of power load to them. They ensure that correct and up-to-date methods in laying underground cables, submarine cables and overhead lines are adhered strictly according to instructions.

Job opportunities: Job opportunities in public and private sector industries such as Indian Telephone Industries, MTNL, Central Electricity Boards, National physical laboratories, civil aviation etc. They can also seek job for the entertainment transmission industry, research establishments etc.

Telecommunication Engineer

A telecommunication engineer is concerned with establishing communication by means of telephones, telegraph, radar, radio and television etc. They also deal with line and wireless communication and radio communication. Line communication is handled by telegraph/telephone engineers.The work comprises the installation, supervision and maintenance of telephone exchanges and telephone lines.The radio communication engineer's works is concerned with the designing, installation, maintenance and periodical tasting of broadcasting and telecasting system and studios, and transmitting and receiving stations.

Job opportunities: Job opportunities with the Ministry of Communication, AIR, DD and information and broadcasting sectors, railways, police, BSF, CRPF and defense related organizations . They are also employed by private companies manufacturing radio equipment and electronics.