Interview With An Engineer

I need to interview an engineer?

Name? Steve N.

Where and when did you graduate? 1971 University of Illinois, Chicago.
and what is your degree in? Electrical Engineering.

what was the most valuable class you took? There were many that are very important and very necessary to be able to do engineering. There is no one that can be called "Most Important".

Least valued? This is the same answer. An Engineer needs a very broad education in all sciences in order to be a good Engineer.

Where do you work? I worked at Motorola until 2006.

do you use a lot of the knowledge you learned at school in your professional career? Yes, Very much. We also learn much more as we work. This is from additional reading, classes and the more experienced Engineers that we work with. I Also use it in my hobby of Ham radio.

what is the most interesting project you have worked on or accomplished? I was on the team that developed the very first cell phones in the mid 1970's. I designed part of what is called the "Frequency Synthesizer". I worked on many of different circuit types in two way radios and cell phones. I also worked on the equipment in the cell sites. These are the things by the towers. They have the radio transmitters and receivers required to allow you to talk on the cell phone.

what has engineering taught you? Boy! Interesting question and very difficult to answer. Other than all the technology, science and electronics, it taught me how much fun and how rewarding it is to work in a team to solve the many problems that come up in designing something.

Are you satisfied with your job? Yes, Very. I did good work and progressed up the ranks and wound up managing a very important department, of about 15 Engineers, that was responsible for testing everything about a new product; to make sure the design engineers did everything correctly so it did what it was supposed to.

I also designed an electronic motor (called DC brushless). It was about half a horse power (350 watts). I also worked on one of the early Automobile computers for the 1990/91 models. By 'work' I mean I helped to design...

I need to interview an Engineer (HELP!)?

I am currently taking an Engineering Course at my High School (PLTW, Project Lead the Way). And as part of the course we we asked to interview a engineer in a field that we are interested in.

(Any Engineer is Eligible biomedical or Mechanical Engineer's are Preferred)

If you can answer the questions that's great, if not you may know some other engineer willing to answer. The Interview itself is very simple consisting of a few questions.

You May Post the answers or E-mail them to me.

I need a response today, if you cant that's ok.

Here are the Questions-



Professional Background

-Name:
-Specific Degree:
-Place of Employment:
-Email Address or Phone #:


Professional Interview

-Please describe your engineering field:
-Please Describe your Engineering field:
-What is your Current Job title?:
-What is your average work schedule?:
-Starting with High School, describe your Educational background chronologically:
-If you had to do it over, related to your career or education, would you do anything differently:
-What advice would you give to me as someone interested in pursuing a career path similar to yours?:
-How long is it before you can get promoted?:
-What is your normal work dress?:
-How Long have you been working at your profession?:

Informational Interview with an Engineer?

Hello. I need to interview some engineers for my college writing class and most of the people we wanted to interview either didn't have time or backed out last minute. If you are an engineer or are in a related career, please fill out as many of the questions below as you have time for. Thank you in advance.

--Name Please?

--What branch of engineering do you work in?

--How many years of experience do you have in the field?

--What made you choose to go into this discipline?

--What do you enjoy most about this discipline?

--What kind of skills do engineers need to develop to become successful in their discipline? In other words, what skills do employers value in engineers?

--Aside from engineering classes, internships, and shadowing, What is a good way for a prospective engineer to develop these skills?

--Do engineers need to continually learn new things after college to continue working?

--How is written and verbal communication between engineers different from communication between engineers and their non-engineer coworkers? (For example: Are engineers formal or informal in communication? What is the difference between an email between two engineers and an email between an engineer and his manager?)

--What do you think of the future of engineering (in terms both, the work and the job outlook)?

--What advice would you give to a college/high school student hoping to become an engineer?

Thanks again.

Have a interview for stationary engineer and was wondering what kind of questions will be asked.?

Stationary engineers typically use computers to operate the mechanical, electrical, and fire safety systems of new buildings and plants. Engineers monitor, adjust, and diagnose these systems from a central location, using a computer linked into the buildings’ communications network.

Routine maintenance, such as lubricating moving parts, replacing filters, and removing soot and corrosion that can reduce the boiler’s operating efficiency, is a regular part of the work of stationary engineers and boiler operators. They test the water in the boiler and add chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits. In most facilities, stationary engineers are responsible for the maintenance and balancing of air systems, as well as hydronic systems that heat or cool buildings by circulating fluid (such as water or water vapor) in a closed system of pipes. They also may check the air quality of the ventilation system and make adjustments to keep the operation of the boiler within mandated guidelines.

In a large building or industrial plant, a stationary engineer may be in charge of all mechanical systems in the building. Engineers may supervise the work of assistant stationary engineers, turbine operators, boiler tenders, and air-conditioning and refrigeration operators and mechanics. Most stationary engineers perform other maintenance duties, such as carpentry, plumbing, locksmithing, and electrical repairs. In a small building or industrial plant, there may be only one stationary engineer.