Engineering Skills
Engineering skills encompass a range of technical abilities and knowledge required to design, build, and maintain various systems and structures. These skills often include proficiency in mathematics, physics, and computer science, as well as problem-solving, critical thinking, and project management. Engineers use these skills to innovate, create, and improve technology and infrastructure.
3 Key excerpts on "Engineering Skills"
- Carolina Machado, J. Paulo Davim(Authors)
- 2020(Publication Date)
- Wiley-ISTE(Publisher)
...The intersection of marginal disciplines and interdisciplinarity has become widespread. For a mechanical engineer, the most basic ability is to acquire more knowledge and develop a tight knowledge structure. As mechanical engineers are involved in a wide range of fields and engaged in many jobs, their basic qualities are more comprehensive. Mechanical engineers should have a strong and solid foundation of knowledge to enhance adaptability for future work; a solid theoretical knowledge of the profession and technical practical skills to enhance professional research and development capabilities; a passion for science to enhance research and continuous innovation ability; the broad knowledge of economic management and technical management to enhance the ability to process and solve engineering problems; abundant knowledge of sociology to enhance the integration of development, science technology and social interaction [LI 00]. 3.1.2. How to achieve sustainable development of mechanical engineers Figure 3.1 depicts a sustainable development process of mechanical engineers. First of all, mechanical engineers need to improve their basic skills, solve basic work problems, and continue to learn on the job, accumulate knowledge and improve themselves constantly. At the same time, engineers need to communicate with each other, exchange work experiences, discuss cutting-edge technology, expand their horizons, and build a good communication environment. Finally, the development of the next generation of engineers should focus on developing the fundamental skills of the future, describing the experience of problem-solving and looking at the big picture. A cradle for training the engineers should be formed. Sustainable development is a long-term strategic goal which requires the common struggle of human generations. Therefore, mechanical engineers should think from a long-term perspective, in order that successive generations of engineers will be more advanced...
- Frederick Bloetscher, Daniel Meeroff(Authors)
- 2015(Publication Date)
- J. Ross Publishing(Publisher)
...Communication Skills for Engineers The ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and public speaking, is essential for a successful career in engineering. In this chapter, a part of the discussion focuses on how to compose professional-quality expository, descriptive, and persuasive writing. Engineers also must know how to critique and revise written documents for effective submittals. Because engineers often are asked to create multimedia presentations in a group environment, this chapter also focuses on developing the necessary verbal and visual communication skills. Presenting engineering concepts and ideas to different audiences is an integral part of the profession, and as noted in Chapter 4, communication also is important to securing work via the request for proposal process. Knowing these facts, the aspiring engineer must become familiar with using visual aids and computer-based tools to convey the important design details, so that clients, regulators, politicians, the public, and even other engineers can envision what the final product will look like and evaluate the engineer’s ability to successfully execute the project. 5.1 Overview of the Engineering Writing Style Technical writing skills are a prerequisite for a successful engineering career. They assist in conveying information, serve as a thought process tool, and arguably are just as essential as excellent analytical or computational abilities. For some, writing well comes naturally; for others, it can be a struggle. The difference can stem from experience, confidence, or proper planning. Planning makes writing easier by helping to map out the structure of the document and assign who will write which sections. A good place to start would be to make an outline of topics to adequately cover the necessary content in the appropriate order that allows the reader to follow along in a logical fashion. An outline will keep the document on track and maintain focus on the important points...
eBook - ePubTeaching and Learning Employability Skills in Career and Technical Education
Industry, Educator, and Student Perspectives
- Will Tyson(Author)
- 2020(Publication Date)
- Palgrave Macmillan(Publisher)
...Students describe how they learned skills and traits such as (1) personal responsibility, (2) work ethic, (3) teamwork and helping behaviors, (4) leadership and conflict management, and (5) social skills. These are industry-desired personal qualities and interpersonal skills identified by employers and educators according to existing employability skills frameworks (US Department of Education 2018). The Desire for Employability Skills Colleges and employers desire expect young people to demonstrate college preparation and career readiness along three domains of knowledge, skills, and dispositions: (a) academic; (b) occupational; and (c) technical. Academic skills include academic proficiency in math, science, and related areas. Technical skills include the unique knowledge necessary to perform necessary tasks in different work environments, usually affirmed by credentials. Much of the research and workforce focus on skills is directed toward academic skills to prepare students for college and technical needed to prepare young people for careers. Occupational or generalizable employability skills are typically considered noncognitive or “soft” skills related to ability and willingness to learn and perform (Stone and Lewis 2012). Soft skills include interpersonal skills and abilities that help people qualify for and fulfill certain positions. Leadership, management, and interpersonal skills are most valued by employers of large companies (Right Management 2014). With technological innovations developing at record speed, technical skills quickly become obsolete, employers began to emphasize noncognitive skills in order to remain competitive locally and globally (Stasz 1997). A survey conducted by the Manpower Group reveals that employers struggle to fill jobs in high-tech manufacturing not only due greater need for a STEM-educated workforce, but also due to a notable gap in workplace competencies or “soft skills” (Right Management 2014)...
