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Who said Engineering is boring?

Who said Engineering is boring?

I asked ChatGPT to list me 10 of the most exciting Mechanical and Electrical Engineering job titles.

Not a bad list to be fair!

1) Roller Coaster Designer (Mechanical): Designing thrilling roller coaster rides with intricate mechanical systems and safety features.

2) Space Suit Engineer (Mechanical): Creating advanced spacesuits for astronauts, considering life support, mobility, and protection in harsh environments.

3) Submarine Designer (Mechanical): Developing innovative submersibles for deep-sea exploration, research, and underwater habitats.

4) Exoskeleton Engineer (Mechanical): Designing wearable robotic exoskeletons to enhance human strength and mobility.

5) Steampunk Engineer (Mechanical): Crafting retro-futuristic mechanical contraptions in the steampunk style for art and entertainment.

6) Pyrotechnics Control Engineer (Electrical): Designing and implementing complex electronic systems to synchronise and control fireworks displays.

7) Lightning Protection Specialist (Electrical): Ensuring buildings and structures are safe from lightning strikes by designing lightning protection systems.

8) Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer (Electrical): Ensuring electronic devices do not interfere with each other or external systems.

9) Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Engineer (Electrical): Designing and optimising charging stations and networks for electric vehicles.

10) Audio Engineer for Musical Instruments (Electrical): Developing innovative electronic components for musical instruments and sound equipment.

Which could you see yourself doing?

I'm pretty intrigued by the Steampunk Engineer - think I might have missed my calling in life!

#excitingengineering #stemcareers #futureengineers

  • Ooooh now my OH would definitely say that I should have been a Pyrotechnics Control Engineer Joy. I know a Roller Coaster designer and a Lightning Protection Specialist (which has come in handy on a couple of occasions). I'm not sure which one of these I would choose myself though as they all sound really cool and interesting. However, I guess it would have to be the Steampunk Engineer as well   Blush

  • I think Pyrotechnics Control Engineer or Steampunk Engineer would be suitable if I went round the loop again Grinning  I'm not sure either existed when I started out Older man

  • Of the two on this list that I've done (including both at once):

    8) Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer (Electrical): Ensuring electronic devices do not interfere with each other or external systems.

    I wouldn't use the word "exciting"! Very interesting when you get into it, and very useful, but exciting???. 

    10) Audio Engineer for Musical Instruments (Electrical): Developing innovative electronic components for musical instruments and sound equipment.

    That was definitely exciting, somewhat too much so. Smiley Very glad I did it in my twenties, very glad I managed to get out in my early thirties!

    Oddly, I would say the people I know who've enjoyed the music industry the most as a lifetime engineering career (I still tend to keep in touch with it a bit) are those who've found a niche where it isn't exciting, rather that it's quietly interesting. Which I think is true for all jobs - similarly the other way round with EMC engineering, dabble in it and it can seem boring and tedious, get involved and it may not be exciting but can be a really interesting career.

    Without getting jaded by too many fist fights, tears, stormings out with screeching tires, organised crime syndicates, and (quite literally) sex and drugs and rock'n'roll! (Most of which I didn't come across in the world of EMC Slight smile

  • Do not feel left out! There is not that much of that sort of thing  in designing high power RF and EMP either. However, there are occasional pyrotechnics, though generally unplanned.

    More seriously the secret to having fun I think, at least from my side, is not being too tightly pigeon-holed and being prepared to do get stuck in and do the trouble shooting as well as the desk stuff.. 'I'll have a go, where is it and when does the plane leave?' attitude leads to a more varied life  -after all I can always re-read the book on the plane out.

    Mike.

  • This made me chuckle, Andy!

  • I would agree with that. I started off as an apprentice engineer, worked in design, then worked in Further Education, Apprenticeships and now have my own business. Engineering is a funny old game with lots of amazing opportunities that are there for the taking.

  • It's never too late Roger!!

  • Imagine the satisfaction of updating your LinkedIn profile to state you have started work as a Steampunk Engineer!

  • I think ChatGPT needs to remember it's heritage when it compiles lists, where would it be without the likes of Tommy Flowers and Colossus project.  I do however like the sounds of
    7) Lightning Protection Specialist
    I wonder if ChatGPT knows the difference between a lightning strike and a lightning stroke?

  • To be fair Paul, simply being able to update my LinkedIn profile with something that has Engineer anywhere in the title would be fab for me! I deffo missed my calling when I was younger... Unfortunately the careers representation at my school was a bit pants. Disappointed