Recent EE Grad - Is taking first job as an electronics technician detrimental to career?
Recent EE Grad - Is taking first job as an electronics technician detrimental to career?
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Would I be able to move up into an engineering position within a company after starting off as a technician?
The company I'm looking at is GE. There are not any current electrical engineering positions open, but if I were to get into the company as a technician, would I be able to get into an engineering position without being looked over as a technician?
The company I'm looking at is GE. There are not any current electrical engineering positions open, but if I were to get into the company as a technician, would I be able to get into an engineering position without being looked over as a technician?





RE: Recent EE Grad - Is taking first job as an electronics technician detrimental to career?
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RE: Recent EE Grad - Is taking first job as an electronics technician detrimental to career?
One thing I can say is that working for a while as a technician will give you a perspective that you won't get as an EE going right into engineering. In many ways, I also think that this perspective and direct understanding of how the paper design process affects things in the trenches has made me a better engineer and also helped me to gain a breadth of knowledge that I have repeatedly been told is quite rare. Ultimately, I don't think the slow start hampered my career any, but it did take me a few moves to get to where I think I should have been salary wise.
RE: Recent EE Grad - Is taking first job as an electronics technician detrimental to career?
RE: Recent EE Grad - Is taking first job as an electronics technician detrimental to career?
Take the job - watch for internal postings (our company makes it mandatory to post there first) and keep you eyes open
Good Luck.
RE: Recent EE Grad - Is taking first job as an electronics technician detrimental to career?
It's a double-edged sword, and it's hard to know how they'll look at things. There are certainly positives for both of you if they offer you the job (you get hands-on experience, they get a technician who knows the "whys" for cheap). However, as with all hiring decisions, the logical thought process doesn't necessarily apply. :)
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RE: Recent EE Grad - Is taking first job as an electronics technician detrimental to career?
RE: Recent EE Grad - Is taking first job as an electronics technician detrimental to career?
RE: Recent EE Grad - Is taking first job as an electronics technician detrimental to career?
An important part of getting interviews in these situations is standing apart from the other applicants. Practical experience as a technician would go a long way to accomplishing this goal. In my opinion there aren't really any downsides to the tech job and it can be a good way to get your career going.