Ask an Electrical Engineer - Jobs and Careers Edition | Part 1

[@CircuitBread]

We hope you enjoyed this video! This video discusses what it's like to be an electrical engineer but if you need help learning about electrical engineering and electronics, we have a lot of tools and tutorials on our website and are constantly creating more content. We highly recommend you check out our other tutorial videos and our website at www.circuitbread.com/ !

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Yokoska Onegai!

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[@providence_beats]

Great video! I’m 21 years old and I’m trying to find my path in life, and this video definitely helped me out. I would love to talk with you in person because you seem like you have a lot of wisdom to provide.

[@CircuitBread]

Thanks, it's probably just all the grey hairs I'm getting. I'm just faking people out by looking older than I actually am. Things are a bit crazy at the moment (are they ever not?) but I'm trying to be active on our new CircuitBread Discord server - it would be great to see you there and we could chat.

[@josephbatnjana159]

I'm about to start my last year of electrical engineering. Your videos are really cool and RLC part got me laughing!

[@oscar-sl6us]

Hows it goin

[@hanqingchai7305]

@@oscar-sl6us interested to know about it too

[@oscar-sl6us]

@@hanqingchai7305 hows it goin for you

[@ZainAbdin3]

I have an interview tomorrow for my summer internship. Going into my 4th year.

[@oscar-sl6us]

@@ZainAbdin3 Are you in the states

[@natergatorz1310]

I'm an AT in the Navy, the aviation brethren of ETs. I was wanting to get my EE because I troubleshoot and have a good basis of circuit and electrical systems. This was helpful and even cooler that you're a fellow Sailor sir. Thank you.

[@daganbrewer4899]

You kind of did the opposite of what I'm doing. I got out of the Marine Corps last year and have been going to school for Electrical Engineering. I used to work on radios and satellite terminals at a technician/operator level. Now, I want to expand my knowledge of that and work as an engineer on the civilian side.

[@CircuitBread]

Cool - thank you for your service! My dad is a retired Marine and I worked with the Marines as a Seabee and... I could never have been a Marine. They're too crazy. When I was the comms officer in NMCB5, the engineering technicians I worked with were amazingly smart and very experienced. I think that experience will put you way ahead of the power curve in your classes.

[@AhmedMahmoud-tv9vw]

Even though here in Egypt the job market greatly differs from the USA, this video was quite informative and you nailed it on the communication skills part. I am still an Electrical engineering student btw. Thanks for the video!

[@hajveryboys7338]

Proud to be Electrical ENGINEERING student 🙄😝😖😳😊🤗

[@darrenfarmer2614]

What is it like

[@tontonmc8836]

Ling Wei Jiang The emojis look like it’s in order by saying hard work pays off 😂

[@sandyc.7242]

Is it hard? Im current Tourism student but I want to shift to electrical engineering

[@hajveryboys7338]

@@sandyc.7242 if you are interested then why not? We can team up, I am going to make electrical engineering community for students like you to guide them in studies, it will be beneficial!. I'll recommended kindly check your university policy, and then apply. Electrical engineering is interesting and have wide range of sub fields.

[@hbtizi3723]

@@sandyc.7242 Electrical Engineering offers a wide career opportunities. In my uni, many graduates from EE work as software engineers, system analysts and in many other tech industries.

[@Upper_Room_Studios]

As a prior enlisted Marine, you have quite a good sense of humor for an officer I have ever seen.

[@kennykash6089]

Officers have senses of humor? I missed that part. :)

[@Upper_Room_Studios]

@@kennykash6089 Well, there's Rob Riggle.

[@117glenn]

I’m at Purdue for my masters in EE, but when I’m done I definitely want to come back home to Idaho to work!

[@CircuitBread]

It definitely is a not-so-hidden gem. I went on a walk this morning with my oldest two kids and was reminded of how calm, quiet, and beautiful most of Boise is. No place is perfect but Idaho sure is great.

[@DustinBentley]

@@CircuitBread wow. Just wow. Im a student down at cwi waiting to transfer into bsu for EE. So glad i have a youtuber i can watch from my area and get advice from.. subscribed

[@jessemoody2218]

Wow, you seem incredibly comfortable in front of the camera so you're definitely practicing what you're preaching regarding soft skills. This was helpful and entertaining! For your benefit, I found this video by searching for "electrical engineering interviews" on KZbin.

[@CircuitBread]

Thanks Jesse! My time in the military helped me talk in front of people but the camera is something else entirely. The first video I did was so bad the client rejected it and said they never wanted me in any of their videos again 😬 While it wasn't great for my ego, the company I worked for at the time was desperate so they had me do more videos for other clients and I eventually became more comfortable. Being friends with the video editor and knowing they're doing their best to make me not sound like an idiot is very comforting. I appreciate you letting me know how you found us - we're always looking at ways to improve!

[@nazlcan4136]

I am a student of electrical engineering. It was a great video. Thanks a lot!

[@User-rz7de]

What is it like being an EE student?

[@nazlcan4136]

@@kubilaymuz352 what mean Atar?

[@EASplattering]

Got one on Industrial Controls Engineers/plc programmers? Please and thank you? THAT would be super interesting

[@clarenceanuada1829]

I am 17 years old from Philippines Im in Senior Highschool but i want to become an electrical engineering soon thank you so much to have a channel like this iwant to learn in advance hehe

[@CircuitBread]

Awesome! We've been having some hiccups with the Circuits 101 series but I'm hoping to we can start posting those in the next week. We're also wrapping up the embedded systems/microcontroller (Assembly based) series, the microelectronics series, and are starting on an FPGA (digital / programmable logic) series and a control systems series. Hopefully these all help in your journey!

[@hazimtarmizi2103]

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[@aqualane1]

Great video! My daughter might become an electrical engineer.

[@danme4604]

Please as a parents pls dont choose the career for your children, let them choose themselves if you don't want to have regret in the future.

[@abdirahmanali4442]

@@danme4604 that's right

[@danme4604]

@@abdirahmanali4442 yeah i was in electrical engineering but i dont like this course but my parents told me to choose this.So thats all regret

[@abdirahmanali4442]

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[@danme4604]

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[@manthanpanchalstudent8153]

hey I am gonna be an electrical engineer on a ship, just wanted to share I was a dream and its here now

[@CircuitBread]

It's awesome to achieve the dream, I hope you have an amazing experience!

[@hazimtarmizi2103]

Manthan it*

[@ARM_DM]

I love the sneaky humor lol

[@SuperHardbody11]

I want to be Electrical Engineer. Im currently working for the Department of Defense and they have so many openings but I’m intimidated because I’m in my 40s and going back to school will be a challenge

[@CircuitBread]

Hey, I get that. I'm nearly 40 and I occasionally think about going back and getting a Masters in EE. And I hesitate because work and family are already all-consuming. It really depends on the other factors in your life - would going back to school distract you from what's really important in your life? On the other hand, would it open up doors for you for the next couple of decades of work? Many of us are blessed enough now that self-fulfillment can be a consideration when looking at career choices. I wish I had a clearcut answer but, perhaps in preparation for being an engineer, you need to weigh the pros and cons of each path and decide what works best for you in your situation.

[@mums2109]

my wife said you look like jack johnson and ben stiller combined! Great video!

[@CircuitBread]

Ha! Thanks!

[@nelsonnegrinho2889]

Thank you so much for this video. I am a recent electrical engineering graduate from Canada and have been looking for a decent job. Sadly, most jobs available require experience that I don’t have as a recent graduate. Would you please provide some tips to help me find my first job in Electrical Engineering?

[@CircuitBread]

Hey Nelson! I think I have my own two personal tips, take them as you will. The first is that your first job is may not going to be your dream job or even your career long job. Staying in one place and learning and growing is great, but if necessary, getting a job you don't absolutely love as a stepping stone to the job you do want may be what you have to do. The second tip is to take the "requirements" with a grain of salt. My experience, both looking for jobs and as an employer looking for employees, is that the requirements are flexible and that drive and interest usually trumps experience. If your interest is electronics, spend time designing and building your own circuits or projects at home. You'll learn a lot and it'll show the companies you apply to that you're passionate and self-motivated.

[@nelsonnegrinho2889]

CircuitBread Thank you very much

[@oshainewilliams3239]

@@nelsonnegrinho2889 did you get the job?

[@nelsonnegrinho2889]

Hey @@oshainewilliams3239. Yeah I got the job. The difficult part was getting into the industry without experience, so I started working for a company that operated in my target industry. It was not my dream job but at least I was in the field. From there I was able to move up and slowly build up an attractive profile.

[@helloworld9057]

Im really enjoying these sessions ❤️

[@aktsarabdikar636]

I'm now working on a field which is terrible for me because I like to work on my own and not have to deal directly with anyone's character on the field. I prefer working in an office working on design, programming, and remote automation as an electrical engineer. What electrical engineer career suit for me?

[@CircuitBread]

If anything, it seems like this type of work is the most commonly found in bigger corporations. Micron, who employees a lot of electrical engineers in the Boise area, is infamous for being a bit of a cubicle farm where you just go in and work in your own cubicle (not office). I haven't worked there myself, though, so I don't know if things are exaggerated. The thing is, even if you work independently, you will still, at minimum, be required to interact with others in meetings and other places.

[@dontlikemycommet]

I am student of electronic engineering technology

[@mortenandersen6108]

Your videos are amazing!

[@CircuitBread]

Thanks Morten, we appreciate the feedback! I'll let Taylor know - it's always good to get a "pick me up" on Monday morning 😀

[@lllZiggylll]

I’m currently testing radar parts at a big manufacturer in California they hired me because of my experience as an electronics technician in the navy I want to go to school for electrical engineering but I’m thinking I should have some more experience before I use my GI Bill any advice ?

[@CircuitBread]

Hey Cesar - my two cents, you shouldn’t wait. Your time as an ET built a foundation that will truly help you in your EE classes. Additional experience will be helpful but I think you’ll run into diminishing returns and it would be better to start expanding into the EE world sooner rather than later. If you’re waiting for other reasons (starting a family, eliminating debt, whatever) then those are separate factors. But if you’re just wanting to get more experience beforehand, I really wouldn’t wait.

[@chaseramos4865]

Idaho is great! Also you are hilarious

[@CircuitBread]

Ha! Thanks Chase - yeah, we all love Idaho!

[@kennykash6089]

I'm an engineer and moved up to northern Idaho. Love it here.

[@notturnikman]

good man thanks for the vid

[@CircuitBread]

Our pleasure, thanks!

[@user-ii9vn6vo6k]

Hey, loved the video and it helps me a lot taking on if this is the route I want to go but I have a question. I was in the Navy for 4 years as an ET, got out on good terms and I have the GI bill, mainly I would maintain an old HF high power radio suite. I had the older model and it was all analog, T/S it was a pain but it was the most hands on ET experience I've ever had, watching an O-scope while I'm on my back underneath a racked out radio adjusting a tiny screw to a variable resistor while also holding the probe to a grid of soldered points and mostly worn labels. Is there a career for someone who likes to get hands on like that?

[@CircuitBread]

Yes! Although we focus on the engineering side of things because that's what we do and know, there is still the need for electronics technicians - people with your experience as an ET. The schools and courses will be different and, with your experience, may not even be necessary. The biggest word that usually separates the theoretical and the practical is "technician." That's a generalization but, in general, technicians get their hands dirty, engineers do not. I am of the camp that all engineers would be even better if they got their hands dirty more, though. Which is more directed at my own needs for improvement than anyone else, really...

[@tontonmc8836]

What car you think I can afford if I’m an electrical engineer? I’m 17 and about to go to college for it 😂

[@iclxtch4217]

👀

[@CircuitBread]

My wife and I have a saying, "You can always afford what you prioritize." That's, obviously, not entirely true, but does roughly apply. If you want a fancy car, and you're able to find an average paying EE job, you could probably get a lower end Lambo or Ferrari. Of course, you'd have to park it in front of your very inexpensive hovel... 😉

[@tontonmc8836]

CircuitBread lol a condo is what I’m looking forward too

[@mmka5434]

Your tips are fantastic 💯 Also, you got a cool voice 😎

[@CircuitBread]

Thanks Bob!

[@mmka5434]

@@CircuitBread It's my pleasure

[@jordanjohnson714]

Reassuring you can do well as an EE in places like Idaho. If I wanted to pursue work designing smaller electronics, like clocks/computers/test equipment, what courses should I take in college? Also, what types of jobs are available where engineers can go out in the field to do work there rather than sitting in a cubicle? I’d find that much more interesting, but I understand that’s probably not typical for an electrical engineer.

[@CircuitBread]

Hey Jordan! That sounds like you’d be want to focus more on embedded systems and circuits. And if you want to do design work, I highly recommend doing as much practical design work as you can while in college. Join a club like micro mouse or something, or if you’re self motivated enough (no shame or judgement if you need the occasional motivation) you can just do your own projects on your own time. As for working in a cubicle, just set your standards high for a job that is what you want. It’ll be a little more challenging but if you show that you’re experienced (even right out of college) and motivated, it’ll make a big difference when you’re having your interviews.

[@jordanjohnson714]

@@CircuitBread Thank you for the response!

[@infiernochuy1588]

I will be starting my first year of college soon for EE any advice for school?

[@CircuitBread]

We've got some videos talking about what we think the important aspects of school are. I think the video guys shoved them under this playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLfYdTiQCV_p45pqQC6KytNYmBexo7amQz Hope that helps!

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[@leitongkun5766]

is it possible to self taught to be an electronics engineer(with degree in other stem discipline)?

[@CircuitBread]

Yep, definitely! It is more challenging because it requires a high level of self motivation but if you have the motivation, there's no reason you can't learn everything that someone learns in college pursuing their degree "officially". Of course, you won't get the official degree but if you have a degree and then can show you know what you're talking about (and are passionate enough to be self-taught), it probably won't be that big of a deal when looking for a job in the electronics fields.

[@alexanderkuhn2298]

For anyone else thinking this the answer is yes! I was self taught when I started building audio electronics, later started a successful electronics repair business all without a degree (at first). You definitely have to have a strong drive to keep learning new and challenging things, and to be okay with making mistakes as you learn. My passion for audio electronics and learning how things work was what enabled me to do this. Eventually I decided to advance my career by getting an associates degree in electrical engineering technology which allowed me to get a job as a electrical engineering technician at a small company, later getting promoted to an EE/Service Tech (one third office work, one third building, one third fixing, my ideal job). The funny thing is most of our companies products were originally designed by an engineer who had no formal STEM education, just a business management degree!

[@sornamusicalcover]

What kind of courses I should take in my masters to be an Microelectronics engineer? Please give me suggestions!

[@CircuitBread]

I'd talk to your advisor as it depends on what courses are offered at your school. But anything analog circuits related, semiconductors related, or CMOS design related should be pointing you in the right direction.

[@sornamusicalcover]

@@CircuitBread My school offers three major sequential course where I should pick two for my first semester. They are MEMS, Semiconductor theory and Integrated circuit technology. Which do you think is perfect for me to start with?

[@CircuitBread]

Sorry for the late reply, KZbin sucks at notifying us after the first comment - I'd definitely start with the semiconductor theory to lay the foundation and then IC technology would be my second choice. My understanding is MEMS is more mechanically focused so wouldn't apply as much to someone interested in microelectronics. My two cents!

[@sornamusicalcover]

@@CircuitBread Thank you very much for your suggestion 😃👍 With the help of these two courses - Semiconductor theory and IC tech, to which jobs I can apply to? Can I apply to SoC design Engineer job?

[@CircuitBread]

Yep, that would be very helpful for that type of job. My understanding is that getting a design job right out of college is unusual but not completely unheard of. Design is probably the dream that most of us EE's have when we start the program, so it's a bit more competitive to get those design jobs, particularly without experience. However, if you apply yourself on those classes and show them that you're passionate and knowledgeable, it would help you chances tremendously.

[@pikachurrr7336]

What did they teach in college? Di they teach you the skills needed for sub field? Or they the general skills?

[@CircuitBread]

At the undergraduate level, it's pretty general. Once you start taking graduate courses, they are a lot more specific. Even as an undergrad, you can do some specialization but not nearly as much as in graduate school.

[@wiktor4962]

I’m planning to get my masters degree in ee In the uk and I always dreamed of working in the USA and decided to choose Idaho what do I need to do to get a job their

[@CircuitBread]

Hey WIktor, my previous reply somehow got eaten... dang. But, in essence, getting a job in Idaho would be similar to getting a job anywhere else. Micron is the biggest EE employer in Boise but there are many other, smaller, places of employment. INL, in Eastern Idaho, probably requires a security clearance which may make it harder to work there. But even though Idaho doesn't have nearly the opportunities that you'd find in silicon valley, I think it surprises people how many technology jobs there are here.

[@wiktor4962]

CircuitBread what about around like the Pocatello Idaho falls and Blackfoot area?

[@CircuitBread]

I'm not as familiar with Eastern Idaho besides INL though I do have an acquaintance in Pocatello that works for On Semiconductor. Unfortunately, that's about all I know about the job situation over there.

[@duanerackham9567]

I don't know about the pay. I'm getting quoted $22~24/hr. And thats in NY. Either way I can't find a job, it could be because of the Virus but its still very frustrating

[@CircuitBread]

Hey Duane, $22-$24 an hour in NY? Even as a freshly graduated EE, even outside of NY, that seems extremely low. I had a friend who made that much as an intern while he was still in school, here in Idaho, where cost of living is rising quickly but still much lower than NY/CA. And the virus is definitely affecting things - we haven't let anyone go but we were about to hire someone at the beginning of this mess and ended up holding off. We still aren't sure how this is going to affect our client/money-making side of things and didn't want to increase our financial burden.

[@duanerackham9567]

@@CircuitBread thanks for replying back to me. Some of the recruiters at temp agencies make it seem normal, but I know that is far too low. Some companies are also trying to push technician positions on 4 year EE graduates claiming they can work their way up, but those wages are even lower. I don't know what to believe anymore. But I'm glad at least you recognizes this is abnormal. Maybe I just have to wait for the virus and hopefully companies start hiring again.

[@wiktor4962]

I’m in uk and want to get a job in Idaho but I was curious if I should just stick with a bachelors degree or spend another 20k and get a masters

[@CircuitBread]

Unless you want to focus on a specific topic, I'd just stick with the Bachelors degree. Especially if you're more interested in moving to Idaho than in caring about what you do once you get here. Of course, that's just my opinion in regards to getting a job, I'm not familiar with the visa process.

[@wiktor4962]

CircuitBread thankyou I just didn’t think spending and extra 20k was worth it since I’d go up in rankings the same way

[@baurzhankalibekov6840]

Hi! Thanks for a video! I am going to study in the USA for a master's degree in Power Systems ( especially in Green Energy). I have a several questions about that. Can you help me with advices or send me forum of Power Engineers or kinda stuff where people can help me, thank you!

[@CircuitBread]

Hi Baurzhan! My recommendation is to check out Reddit, there are a lot of different subreddits on EE topics, some better than others. But none of us have much power experience, so I'm not sure how helpful we would be.

[@EncikKari3381]

Im electricalxengineer. I design switchgear transformer and power system for building. People always ask me what type of cable and what size of cable should be usw for their equipment.? What kind of board do you need to power up their building? Now im also doing design for aircond or acmv system.

[@CircuitBread]

It sounds like you're in the right field for those types of questions! Since I'm more of an embedded system person, those questions would be far outside my area of expertise.

[@christianmarron3163]

How prevalent do you think the mixture of a master electrician and electrical engineer could be? I am 23 years old studying electrical engineering in college and preparing for my electricians test at work. I spoke with a solar engineer and he said he wish he would have done that growing up. Do you see a great chance for opportunity of writing your own checks at that point? As far as being able to manage two completely different aspects of the process of engineering and being able to oversee the construction of electrical projects

[@CircuitBread]

If you want to stay in the construction field and get your PE, it seems like that would be an awesome idea. Engineers can make the drawings based off of calculations and experience will make the drawings more practical, but I think if you have your background as an electrician and as an electrical engineer, you're going to have a much better idea of the challenges the people installing your designs are going to face. And that will make your designs better. I had a friend in college that was an electrician and he just seemed to do better in everything circuit related (though not everything is circuit-related as an EE!) because he was so much more familiar with it.

[@christianmarron3163]

@@CircuitBread And what careers do you see being able to put good use of a master electricians liscense with a PE? I know structural engineer could possibly put use to the master electricians license as far as engineering the area for optimal use of the solar panels and being able to use the contractors license to implement the print, but would that be the only idea you can see working with a master electricians license? I am just nervous about what it is i would i would be limiting myself to if i chose to study for my master electrcions license while pursing my PE

[@CircuitBread]

Well, I'd say that the most benefit you're going to see is if you stay in the construction/architectural design field. But I struggle to say that any education would be limiting. Perhaps you could spend your time and effort on something that would give you more bang for your buck, but I find it hard to believe someone would not hire you because you are also a master electrician. It is a lot of work, though, and if you don't think you'll enjoy it, I'd look at other opportunities. If you think you will enjoy it - go for it. I went to school with a guy who graduated as an EE, worked for about 5 years, decided he hated it, and went back and became a doctor. The experiences he had as an EE may not have been the most focused on his later choice to become a doctor, but it probably still helped in a lot of different ways. It's hard to predict the future, though, so I can only give thoughts and opinions. Good luck on the actual decision!

[@bradmba6652]

Nice video

[@icaaq49274]

I'd like to ask an engineer about how this device works, how do I send a link to you?

[@CircuitBread]

Hi radar, for random engineering questions, I would recommend jumping onto our Discord channel. Not gonna lie, it goes in cycles and sometimes people are very responsive and sometimes people aren't. But you'll at least have a better chance there than not asking the question at all.

[@icaaq49274]

@@CircuitBread cool thanks. Found the discord

[@jaycobmercado1409]

im going to collage this year and decided to study EE but im ok in math what tips do u recommend. i think i sound dumb asking this.

[@CircuitBread]

Hey Jaycob, there are a lot of questions going into any career and it's not dumb to ask them. We do have several videos talking about education, some list videos about things we learned while in college, stuff like that. I recommend checking those out and, as you will probably still have questions, jump onto our Discord channel and ask the community in general - that way you get more of a variety of resources and viewpoints.

[@jaycobmercado1409]

@@CircuitBread Thats super helpful!!! thank u for taking the time in replying :)

[@palo167mutale9]

About to start my first year in May 😁😁😁

[@CircuitBread]

Good luck, I hope you enjoy it!

[@matttorrence2900]

Would it be too late for a guy in his mid 40s to become an electrical engineer and change career paths?

[@CircuitBread]

Hey Matt, probably half of my undergraduate class was in their 30's and 40's (Boise State University has a fairly large non-traditional student base) so I'd say definitely not too late. That being said, it's a personal question. If you hate/are bored with what you currently do and are excited about EE stuff, then yeah, go for it. EE's make decent money, the opportunities are expansive, and the physicality of it is highly dependent on your job (you can be as sedentary or active as you want). That being said, if you're a neurosurgeon and you have to debate between which Ferrari you're going to drive to work tomorrow, you may have a challenge switching lifestyles. 😉

[@artjohngumarao686]

Sir can I ask you about the "discord" thing. Looking forward for reply ☺️

[@CircuitBread]

Hi Art - we created a CircuitBread Discord channel so that people can talk in realtime about questions they have. The idea is that it's for anything electronics and electrical engineering related and so far most questions are related to homework problems that people are struggling with, small DIY projects they're working on, and small appliance repair (which can be a bit terrifying). It's definitely still growing but there are a few people that are extremely active. You can check it out here: discord.gg/vdqARHb

[@samuelwood1494]

I'm an et in the navy and I don't know how much stuff I learn will carry over lol

[@CircuitBread]

My glib answer is - more than you'd expect, less than you'd hope. Any head start will be a blessing, though!

[@Keyumiz]

Wow I'd really like to talk to you. I am active duty Navy as an EM2. I will finish my degree this year and I am looking at my options. I just got accepted to do my masters degree but just this week I was told I could go CEC. In not sure if I want to stay in but I definitely want to get experience as an EE. I'd like to talk to you because I think you could give me a little bit more information about your career path and choices. Thanks for making this video.

[@CircuitBread]

Congratulations! Getting your degree while active duty is really tough with the strange schedules and long hours! I don't ever publish my e-mail address publicly because I get enough spam as it is but if you go to the Contact Us page on CircuitBread.com, they'll forward your contact info to me. Shoot me a message that way, it would be great to chat!

[@silasohien7506]

Idk what to major in I’m horrible at math

[@reygajilomo6058]

Can I work in an aerospace company with electrical engineering degree?

[@CircuitBread]

Yep! I considered a job offer from Boeing a few years ago - there are many opportunities as an EE in aerospace.

[@zephyr7]

nice vid

[@hannescamitz8575]

I just began to follow your channel, I've asked this question before and never got an answer. It's obvious that the younger you're the easier thinkering might be, but is there an upper age where it's better to look for some other education then EE? I'm planning and are doing some pre-studies to get into it. I'm asking because I'm in the 40s and sick of my current job.

[@CircuitBread]

It does get harder when you're older just because you'll be at the same experience leverl as people decades younger than you, and your starting pay probably won't be what you want it to be. However, I strongly believe, and have said it before, that simply having experience working with other people, surviving in an office environment, years of simply showing up and proving you can get your work done, gives you non-technical experience that will work in your favor for employment. As for whether or not you'll enjoy the work, I think that's a personal question no matter the age. If you hate your job, are excited about EE work, and you're in a position to make the switch... why not do it?

[@hannescamitz8575]

@@CircuitBread Thanks for your reply! I've no office experience more than arguing against them 😉, my current employment is contract manufacturing within welding. I studied electronics in upper secondary and had a job for almost five years. I'm not planning a five year civil engineer university education, but instead University of Applied science(or at least that's what google translated it to)within electronics, this will give me the lowest grade engineer, which in sweden is 2 years.

[@CircuitBread]

Ha! I've been on both sides of that argument. That sounds like a good plan, though, to get your foot in the door as soon as possible!

[@abualgassimelsheikh19]

can I do electrical engineering with a mechanical engineering degree?

[@CircuitBread]

Hmmm... that's a pretty vague question. Can you get a job doing electrical engineering with a mechanical engineering degree? That's up to your employer. How about tinkering at home? Definitely! Get licensed? I doubt it but you can always check the applicable laws for where you live.

[@aallearn4927]

Any opportunity for chip designer for amazon?

[@CircuitBread]

I wouldn't be surprised but I don't know. I've worked with some people who did design work on some Amazon hardware and even though they used off-the-shelf or outsourced custom components when I was working with them, it's possible they did so while working on their own silicon concurrently.

[@mansourmansoor1770]

How much coding if any is involved in an electrical engineers everyday work ?

[@CircuitBread]

Hey Mansour - I hate how many times the answer is "it depends" but... it depends! Some EE's are almost always just writing code while others do it rarely. However, it is common enough that I think every EE needs to have at least a basic understanding of how to write code. Even if you're not writing a program for others to use, there's a lot of automation both for robotic control and also just for analyzing large data sets.

[@kennykash6089]

It really depends. If you're a power engineer, very little. If you're a control engineer, you'll work with PLCs a lot (ladder logic programming). There are some jobs that require text based programming.

[@adaezeikeri2446]

U are charming .....had a good laugh and worth watching 100%

[@CircuitBread]

Thanks! 😊

[@davidlima3617]

Yeah.. we usually don’t take showers

[@bigtruckdriva901]

Im 40yo and I've been a truck driver since I was 21yo would you recommend this career change at my age... u still have to go to school and get the education but im trying to figure out what I want to do... im tired of driving

[@alvarojacome3191]

Get a book of electronics, learn the basics on the youtube, community college

[@CircuitBread]

Hey Frederick, it's kinda scary considering a career jump after nearly two decades but if you're passionate about it, it should work out. The biggest thing is just making sure you're actually passionate about it. Like Alvaro said, I'd recommend getting a book on electronics, watch some KZbin, maybe spend $100 on some circuits and embedded stuff to play with, and if you're still excited, look at your schooling options. Universities are stupidly expensive now but there are still less expensive options, like community colleges to get the basic coursework done.

[@Vijaysingh-zp1ql]

34 year age 10 year as work lineman in government secter diploma complte how try in uk for electrical work and teach and see advance technology in electrical line form india

[@erickrocha7972]

How much math do you use on a regular basis?

[@CircuitBread]

I'm a bad person to ask about that. In every job I've had, I've rarely done any math, and if I do, it's been simple math. On the flip side, every job I've had has been incredibly demanding on the written and oral communication side - emails, papers, meetings, presentations, etc. That's why I emphasize that so much. But that's just my experience, I'd be curious to get feedback from other engineers for this question.

[@danme4604]

Is it okay to be an electrical engineer but you are still dont know how to operate and generate an electricity or the wirings hands on.?

[@CircuitBread]

Yep, that's fairly common, actually. Not that it's good, just common. My Circuits II teacher was so frustrated with it he dedicated an entire class to basic things he thought an EE should know how to do, like jump starting a car. A surprising amount of EE work does not involve actually touching anything besides a computer, with technicians or electricians doing the hands-on work. That being said, I'd strongly encourage a more hands-on approach as you can learn so much in the lab and by doing things hands-on. I think that's my biggest weakness, actually, is that I don't do enough hands-on work and it has hurt my effectiveness as an EE.

[@danme4604]

@@CircuitBread my classmates and I really don't know how to manage things on electronics because we are not totally trained, we are only just solve and solve problems about circuits and I really felt pressured because someone told me that regarding on the job workplace it is important have an actual generating an electricity than solving problems regarding it

[@danme4604]

I really don't still have a knowledge on generating an electricity I was just focusing on solving problems. Is it okay?

[@CircuitBread]

Different people will have different experiences and thus, different advice. I have never, ever been asked about my knowledge on generating electricity. But I have never worked in the power industry. Maybe it's different there? I wouldn't overly worry about any one thing, just focus on the fundamentals and anything that particularly catches your interest. If you do that, you'll be fine.

[@danme4604]

Thank u so much sir

[@ธาณีเนตรธาดา]

In asia we learn it for master on finance lol.

[@CircuitBread]

Funny! I had a friend in college that was only studying EE because the job he wanted required either a bachelor's in engineering or a master's in finance, and he figured it would be faster and easier to get the bachelor's. He had absolutely no interest in engineering and it was a struggle for him but he got the job he wanted!

[@electricaltyler5998]

Can felons get jobs as an electrical engineering

[@CircuitBread]

Yep! I imagine that there would be struggles getting security clearance and, depending on what the felony was, it likely will make getting a job harder. But I don't think that there would be any additional general challenges to being an EE as a felon compared to just trying to find a job in general as a felon. However, I had a friend who made some very poor decisions and when he got out of jail, part of his probation was he wasn't allowed to use a computer, which, as an EE, was pretty crippling for his job options. It's been about two years since I've talked to him and I'm not sure where he works now. So, it does depend.

[@jamestrujillo5195]

Lol is it easy or hard to find EE jobs after graduation with no internship no experience, no nothing. Just a Bachelors in california? Lol

[@CircuitBread]

Oh, I'd say it will be a bit of a challenge. With nothing but your GPA to show potential, it's hard to stand out. As always, it's probably more of who you know rather than what you know. See if you can reach out to former classmates who may have already graduated and see if they're looking for anyone in their job. Networking, which seems to be one of the most difficult things for electrical engineers, is very important in the job-search process.

[@salishaho3194]

Don't waste your money and energy to study EE because it's practically impossible to find a job here in America. The market for EE is dead. You won't find a job anywhere. All the jobs are gone to Asia. America makes nothing,so why they would need EE?

[@CircuitBread]

I've seen conflicting reports saying exactly what you're saying but the Bureau of Labor expects consistent (though average) growth over the next ten years. That same report also says that I'm woefully underpaid, though, so it's either not accurate or I need to have a chat with my "boss".

[@occasionalslayage1110]

Can you review my resume haha? 😂

[@jasesnow]

lawyers say they don’t make the kind of money engineers make, engineers say they don’t make the kind of money lawyers make. what a joke