What does it take to be a "Design Engineer" in EE world?
What does it take to be a "Design Engineer" in EE world?
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Hi,
I'm into my 4th year of Engineering career as a Test Engineer. During my 1st year I was working with the power group and on my way to be a Electronics Design Engineer, but down sizing came and I was forced to transfer to Test Engineering. Although test engineering is an interesting job, I think I'm made to be a design engineer. I just had an interview with another company for a design engineer position but I was turned down because according to the interviewer my knowledge is in the basic even with 4 years engineering experience.
Frankly, I don't want to stay in test engineering, I want to move on but it looks like the only way to do that is to take a pay cut and start all over again as a college grad level (not a good thing for expanding family). Is this really what it takes or is there any other ways? Will a masters degree help? I know I'm a newbie but I had alot of things go in a wrong turn in my life and I don't want my career to go the same way.
Thank you for all your advises. This forum is good keep up the good work guys.
I'm into my 4th year of Engineering career as a Test Engineer. During my 1st year I was working with the power group and on my way to be a Electronics Design Engineer, but down sizing came and I was forced to transfer to Test Engineering. Although test engineering is an interesting job, I think I'm made to be a design engineer. I just had an interview with another company for a design engineer position but I was turned down because according to the interviewer my knowledge is in the basic even with 4 years engineering experience.
Frankly, I don't want to stay in test engineering, I want to move on but it looks like the only way to do that is to take a pay cut and start all over again as a college grad level (not a good thing for expanding family). Is this really what it takes or is there any other ways? Will a masters degree help? I know I'm a newbie but I had alot of things go in a wrong turn in my life and I don't want my career to go the same way.
Thank you for all your advises. This forum is good keep up the good work guys.





RE: What does it take to be a "Design Engineer" in EE world?
However, a part-time MS will take some time, so you certainly won't get there overnight.
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RE: What does it take to be a "Design Engineer" in EE world?
If you want to make the full jump to circuit design then you will need in-depth understanding of electronic devices at quite a fundamental level, so some additional studying will probably be required.
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RE: What does it take to be a "Design Engineer" in EE world?
I started out as a test engineer for 3 years before moving to a design position at a small company where I had to wear a lot of hats to do the job. Over the time and many companies, I've had many manufacturing people complement me on my designs - but that's because I know before I start a design what it will be like for someone to build and test what I design.
RE: What does it take to be a "Design Engineer" in EE world?