Career Opportunities in Engineering. Faculty of Engineering Multimedia University

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1 Career Opportunities in Engineering Faculty of Engineering Multimedia University

2 What is Engineering? A profession in which knowledge of the mathematical and physical sciences gained by study, experience and practice is applied with judgement to develop ways to utilise economics, materials and forces of nature for the progressive well being of human kind. <Engineers Council for Professional Development>

3 Who Should Study Engineering? Only those who excel in science and love to innovate new gadgets/instruments for the benefit of mankind will succeed in Engineering education. Engineering is a lifelong education and engineers shall continue to keep abreast of the technology and contribute toward technology advancement. A solid foundation of classical theories is prerequisite to understanding of the state-of-the-art technologies.

4 Engineering Education Strengthening of the Fundamentals Development of Engineering Mind Knowledge Exploration Self-Development Social Network Linkage Surviving Constraint Challenges

5 Engineering Mind Analytical Practical Systematic Innovative Thoughtful Ethical Environmental conscious

6 Character Building Assertive Enthusiastic Proactive Friendly and Helpful Team Player Interpersonal Skills Master the Art of Getting Things Done Have a feel for socioeconomic realities

7 Having a Life / Making a Living Every living creature makes a living until its machinery fails. Having a life is being able to realise what you plan to do. The greatest joy in life is to see things happening the way you planned it. Are you lazy to get up from your bed in the morning because you feel it is going to be another day of suffering? If your answer is no, and you look forward to live a meaningful day everyday, then you have a life. One measurement of whether a person is successful is whether he/she is satisfied with his/her capability. Routine work can be boring, but you can add value to make it interesting.

8 Engineering Profession Professional = Technically Sound + Ethically Credible The honour for being an engineer comes with responsibility and civil liability. Every engineer must have the necessary skill and expertise to provide specific engineering services. Engineers must provide independent and unbiased advice, especially when it involves the interest of the public or the customers.

9 Engineering Disciplines Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Computer Engineering Multimedia Engineering Telecommunications Engineering Microwave Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Aerospace Engineering Industrial Engineering Material Engineering Agricultural Engineering

10 National Demand and Supply for Engineers under OPP3 ( ) Stock Employment Net Output ( ) Increase Public Private Civil 18,828 33,411 14,583 25,008 - Electrical & Electronics 19,149 64,974 45,825 38,858 6,967 Mechanical 14,620 45,887 31,267 32,255 - Chemical 2,888 29,418 26,530 26,530 - Others 8,891 27,925 19,034 n.a n.a Note: Employment by Selected Occupation, ( 000 persons) Source: The Third Outline Perspective Plan, OPP3 ( )

11 Average Annual Salary Source: IEM Employment Survey 2009/2010

12 Annual Salary vs. Experience according to Location Source: IEM Employment Survey 2009/2010

13 Annual Salary vs. Experience according to Sector Source: IEM Employment Survey 2009/2010

14 Engineering Job Profile Research/Design/Development Construction and Project Management Production Process Control Test Automation and Maintenance Quality Assurance and Control Sales and Marketing Consultancy Education and Training

15 Annual Salary vs. Experience according to employment status Source: IEM Employment Survey 2009/2010

16 Management Skills It takes more than having the right engineering skills to be able to move up the career path. Ask any successful engineers, managers or head-hunters, and they will tell you that employers, especially during trying times, look beyond the technical stuff on the resume when hiring new people. - Malou A. Buencousejo, Electronic Engineering Times, Oct Budgeting Project planning/management Team leadership Purchasing Personnel hiring Resolving technical trade-off Giving presentations Writing internal reports Writing reports for external communication

17 Annual Salary vs. Experience according to Job profile Source: IEM Employment Survey 2009/2010

18 Annual Salary vs. Experience according to Academic Qualification Source: IEM Employment Survey 2009/2010

19 Technopreneur & K-economy Engineers play a vital role in achieving industrialisation in line with Vision 2020 Engineers have the potential and opportunity to become leaders of industries In Knowledge-based economy, people with knowledge are used as company operating capital. The wealth that can be created depends on the ability to get more knowledge workers. Information Technology must be utilised effectively and efficiently to enhance productivity.

20 Professional Engineer (PE) Engineers Act 1967 requires every engineer to be registered with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM). Graduates from recognised degree programmes shall be registered as Graduate Engineer to work as an engineer. Practical training of more than 3 years is required for application to sit for Professional Interview (PI). A PI candidate will be required to show that he can apply theory in engineering projects, and has acquired the skills of investigation, planning, and design. Upon passing the PI, the candidate can then apply to BEM for registration as a Professional Engineer.

21 Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM) The work of engineers can have significant impact on public interest. BEM is the regulatory body to enforce the Engineers Act to protect public interest. Engineers are bound by the Code of Professional Conduct. Engineers shall be professional in discharging their duty and responsibility in order to uphold the dignity, standing, and reputation of the engineering profession Achieving Professional Engineer status can be regarded as a self-fulfillment to enhance the status of a person in the society.

22 Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) A learned society where engineers of various disciplines in every sector of economic activities come together for mutual helpfulness and sharing of experiences and technologies. IEM works closely with BEM to enhance the status of engineers in the society (accreditation of engineering degree, professional interview, international recognition of standards for the training of professional engineers, etc.) Help young engineers to establish themselves in the ranks. Establish social linkages between engineers.

23 Challenges in the 21st Century Globalisation China entering the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Liberalisation under Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Asean Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) Borderless Business - free flow of goods and services Fair Trade - no trade barrier to protect domestic industries Products/Services Competition - investments go with the most competitive environment for manufacturing and servicing hubs

24 Risks and Opportunities RISKS Withdrawal of Foreign Investment Outflow of Domestic Funds Increase of Jobless Rate Decreased Occupancy Rate, hence decreased property values Excess Import of Goods and Services Inflation and devalued currency OPPORTUNITIES Opposite of the above; plus Bigger Client Base

25 Keywords for Survival Competitive :- product/service quality, labour productivity Human Resources :- knowledge based business Value-Added Services Innovative Gear up to go global :- international affiliations and joint-ventures

26 Engineering Career Planning Never limit your choice of work/learning Exercise your engineering mind Work hard and smart Look after your health Take good care of your family Appreciate what you have Never lose your appetite to learn Contribute to well-being of mankind

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