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OT professionals: what is the difference between Engineering and Engineering tech degree?
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:10 am
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:10 am
I am mainly referring to job opportunities. Do they have the same opportunities?
If not, what field of work do engineer techs go into?
If not, what field of work do engineer techs go into?
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Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:10 am to Jack Daniel
Expected this to be Volod
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:11 am to Jack Daniel
bout 75K
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:11 am to Jack Daniel
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Do they have the same opportunities?
They are not the same type of degree, so no.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:12 am to Jack Daniel
Very different. I'm not sure what the tech degree qualifies you for, but if an engineering degree is required it most certainly doesn't meet the mark.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:12 am to Jack Daniel
Engineering tech students couldn't swing it in real engineering
They work as field techs, automation techs, production controls, etc
They work as field techs, automation techs, production controls, etc
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:13 am to Jack Daniel
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difference between Engineering and Engineering tech degree?
about $70k a year
ETA: someone beat me to it. a tech usually fixes easily replaced parts on site. Engineers design the stuff using math that would make a tech's head explode.
This post was edited on 7/6/17 at 10:15 am
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:13 am to Jack Daniel
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Do they have the same opportunities?
employers will say yes, but in actuality, it's no. If you don't have an engineering degree from an accredited university, they'll barely consider you. you'll have to work your way up and it'll take a lot longer to do so. And you'll be passed up by someone with an engineering degree who has less experience
ETA: this is coming from a project point of view. Obviously you can't do calcs or stamp drawings
This post was edited on 7/6/17 at 10:14 am
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:15 am to Black
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you'll have to work your way up and it'll take a lot longer to do so. And you'll be passed up by someone with an engineering degree who has less experience
Engineers and techs do different work, so these sentences don't seem too applicable.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:23 am to LNCHBOX
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Engineers and techs do different work, so these sentences don't seem too applicable.
Yeah, an instrumentation tech isn't going to work his way up and be a piping designer one day
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:38 am to Jack Daniel
The median pay for a tech probably is around 35-40k. They do all the grunt work, and it is very labor oriented. Most of the jobs will be CMT/Environment based, so it is also a dangerous job. You would be exposed to hazardous materials, and heavy construction.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:38 am to Jack Daniel
Pretty sure TMO/ATT/Verizon don't hire Engineering Techs to design their new networks.
However, they may hire them to build it once it's designed.
I am a RF Engineer for Nokia.
Btw, off-topic but I walked into the lab this morning at 7 to find it in full meltdown. It was quite the experience. Apparently the storms in DFW knocked power to the building and our back up never came on. The power plant panel battery backup discharged for 30 min then alarmed. I hear the lab howling down the hallway as I walk toward. Walk in the door and it looks like Red Alert in a Star Trek movie. I managed to drop the load from 500A to 300A. Had to replace 3 50A rectifiers :( . Pretty sure we lost 4 racks of 3G equipment.
Gonna be a long day :( .
However, they may hire them to build it once it's designed.
I am a RF Engineer for Nokia.
Btw, off-topic but I walked into the lab this morning at 7 to find it in full meltdown. It was quite the experience. Apparently the storms in DFW knocked power to the building and our back up never came on. The power plant panel battery backup discharged for 30 min then alarmed. I hear the lab howling down the hallway as I walk toward. Walk in the door and it looks like Red Alert in a Star Trek movie. I managed to drop the load from 500A to 300A. Had to replace 3 50A rectifiers :( . Pretty sure we lost 4 racks of 3G equipment.
Gonna be a long day :( .
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:39 am to Carson123987
Which is funny, because if you went through an ME department and told the students they are doing all of this to one day be stuck in a cube running pipe stress or pipe flow analyses they would not be happy. Not so glorious.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:40 am to Jack Daniel
https://www.abet.org/accreditation/new-to-accreditation/engineering-vs-engineering-technology/
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Curricular Focus – Engineering programs often focus on theory and conceptual design, while engineering technology programs usually focus on application and implementation. Engineering programs typically require additional, higher-level mathematics, including multiple semesters of calculus and calculus-based theoretical science courses, while engineering technology programs typically focus on algebra, trigonometry, applied calculus, and other courses that are more practical than theoretical in nature.
Career Paths – Graduates from engineering programs are called engineers and often pursue entry-level work involving conceptual design or research and development. Many continue on to graduate-level work in engineering. Graduates of four-year engineering technology programs are called technologists, while graduates of two-year engineering technology programs are called technicians. These professionals are most likely to enter positions in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, product design, testing, or technical services and sales. Those who pursue further study often consider engineering, facilities management, or business administration.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:46 am to Oddibe
This is what i was referring to in my post
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:48 am to Jack Daniel
Techs are what we call the drafters in my office.
No where near the same as an actual engineer
No where near the same as an actual engineer
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:49 am to The Cow Goes Moo Moo
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Techs are what we call the drafters in my office.
No where near the same as an actual engineer
Yet many people in La expect these guys to create whole floorplans for their house
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Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:52 am to Jack Daniel
In my experience people who call themselves engineering techs are basically drafters or some sort of CAD / software manipulator.
They don't have the math, science, and theory background. They're taught how to use the specific programs for their industry, and that's all.
They don't have the math, science, and theory background. They're taught how to use the specific programs for their industry, and that's all.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:53 am to Jack Daniel
No a big difference at all, unless you're the kind of guy who expects to see the dentist, doctor, banker, etc when you visit these other businesses.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:55 am to Jack Daniel
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what is the difference between Engineering and Engineering tech degree?
2 years of college and a sizeable amount of money.
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