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Studies & Degrees in Electronic Engineering

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Electronic Engineering Study Programs

Level: Undergraduate Bachelors     Location: Villanueva de la Cañada

Electronic engineering is a sub-discipline of electrical engineering, and includes the study of complex electronic machinery. Whereas an electrical engineer might work with anything involving electrical energy, an electronic engineer works specifically with diodes, tubes, circuit boards, and the other components that go into electronic technology. As complex circuitry and computerization becomes more and more a part of everyday electrical usage – even something as simple as a light switch often involves electronics – electronic engineering is becoming an increasingly central part of electrical engineering more generally.
 
Personal Qualities
  • A fascination with complex electronic devices including computers and other consumer electronics
  • A desire to understand and work with high-tech gadgets
  • Ability to think in a linear, analytic fashion, especially with mathematics.
  • Steady hands and a desire to work on delicate machinery
  • Discipline and patience
Study Options

Electronic engineering requires a fairly narrow and specific course of study. At the undergraduate level, it will be necessary to have a major in engineering (possibly physics, but engineering would be preferable if you want to get into the top programs). After that, you will want to complete a Master’s degree or graduate certificate in electronic engineering. It is possible to go as far as a PhD in this field, but it is not necessary to have a Doctoral degree in most electronic engineering jobs. Many jobs are also available to those who have an associate’s degree or other diploma, although more advanced degrees usually lead to more interesting and lucrative jobs – as would be the case in any field of engineering.
 
Career Options

Electronic engineers perform a variety of tasks with complex devices. Essentially, the research, design, and development stages in the creation of any high-tech device are the responsibility of electronic engineers of one kind or another, so people who get educated in this field typically find themselves at the cutting edge of new technology. This means that the most dedicated and talented electronic engineers tend to be employed in highly lucrative and desirable positions at major tech companies.
 
For those who want to work in electronic engineering with less schooling, the position of electronic engineering technician is a good option to consider. This job involves narrower, more technical and applied work than a regular engineer. Engineering technicians may assist engineers, work on designing, maintaining, and improving their equipment, or fill various roles in manufacturing, especially quality control.