Overview:

Electrical Engineers use technology to install, repair, service, and create electrical operations.

What responsibilities will I have?

• Create electricity generating stations using semiconductors on a circuit board while developing a new electronic device
• Oversee installation, maintenance and repair of new and existing electrical systems
• Design blueprints and diagrams for electrical components
• Participate in technical integration for complete system to ensure system meets product specification.
• Work with Supply Management, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance to optimize designs for cost, quality, and manufacturability.
• Use computers and other technologies such as global positioning to create and test electrical equipment
• Tear apart and reassemble equipment
• Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance
• Develop electrical warning systems
• Ensure compliance with local and national electrical codes
• Maintain an inventory of the instrument/electrical/electronic parts
• Assist in developing, trainings and reviewing electrical programs and procedures for company

What education and training is required?

A bachelor’s degree in electrical, industrial, mechanical or agricultural engineering is required.

To pursue a career as an Electrical Engineer:

The following high school courses are recommended:  agricultural education, a focus on physical science, and mathematics.

Where can I work?

Typical employers: employed by farm equipment manufacturers, grain milling operations, research firms, meat processing companies, as well as some state and government agencies.

Future Job Market/Outlook:

The future outlook for Electrical Engineers is projected to be good to excellent depending on skills, specialties and location.

Suggested Professional Organizations and Associations:

• National Electrical Contractors Association
• Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association
• Midwest Equipment Dealers Association
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• National Society of Professional Engineers
• Association of Equipment Manufacturers