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[Featured Image] Two power electronics engineers examine documents in front of electrical equipment.

What Is Power Electronics? (+ How to Start a Career in It)

Learn about power electronics applications, examples, and careers.

August 24, 2022

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[Featured image] A photonics engineer works on light-based equipment with tools in a lab.

What Is Photonics? ( + How to Start a Career in It)

Discover what photonics is, including real-world applications and examples, and learn what a career in photonics is like and how to get started.

August 8, 2022

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[Feature image] Biomedical engineers examine slides through microscope

What Is Biomedical Engineering?

If you’re looking for a profession that uses engineering to make a positive impact on others’ lives, consider a career in biomedical engineering. Read on to learn more about this exciting field.

August 8, 2022

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[Featured Image] Two power electronics engineers examine documents in front of electrical equipment.

What Is Power Electronics? (+ How to Start a Career in It)

Learn about power electronics applications, examples, and careers.

August 24, 2022

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[Featured image] A photonics engineer works on light-based equipment with tools in a lab.

What Is Photonics? ( + How to Start a Career in It)

Discover what photonics is, including real-world applications and examples, and learn what a career in photonics is like and how to get started.

August 8, 2022

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Georgia Institute of Technology

Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Trigonometry

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Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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IBM

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, IBM Cloud

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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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University of Colorado Boulder

Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Cost Management, Scope Management, Engineering Management, Program Management, Requirements Analysis, Project Controls, User Requirements Documents, Business Requirements, Project Management, Product Requirements, Systems Thinking, Earned Value Management, Contract Management, Systems Architecture, Risk Management

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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

[Featured Image] An embedded systems engineer shows his colleagues a monitor connected to a larger electronic system.

What Are Embedded Systems (+ How to Work with Them)

Explore the role of embedded systems and embedded systems engineers with the following article.

July 30, 2022

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[Featured Image] Someone who works in optical engineering examines a prototype lens on a robotic arm.

What Is Optical Engineering? (+ How to Become an Optical Engineer)

Use this article to explore the field of optical engineering and the career path of an optical engineer.

July 29, 2022

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[Featured Image] A controls engineer examines their computer in front of a wall of mechanical diagrams.

What Is a Controls Engineer (+ How to Become One)

This article explores the role of a controls engineer and what steps you can take to become one.

July 22, 2022

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[Featured Image] A controls engineer works on machinery with tools in a manufacturing organization.

Controls Engineer Salary: How Much Can You Make?

This guide covers top-rated employers, in-demand industries, and tips for increasing your current salary.

July 22, 2022

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[Featured Image] Two robotics engineers work together on a robotic arm in a warehouse.

Robotics Engineer Salary Guide: How Much Can You Make?

This robotics engineer salary guide includes a list of top-rated employers and tips for increasing your wages.

July 1, 2022

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[Featured image] A Master of Engineering student wearing glasses stands in front of a wall with design specifications on it. He's working on his laptop.

What Is a Master of Engineering (MEng) Degree?

If you are interested in advancing your engineering career and want to develop your leadership and project management skills, then a Master of Engineering degree may be a good choice.

June 27, 2022

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[Featured image] Two robotics engineers work on the development of an automated production line with robotic parts and applied software.

2025 Guide to a Robotics Engineering Career

Learn about the robotics engineering field and what it takes to become a robotics engineer, including the required skills, education, experience, and potential salaries.

June 21, 2022

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[Featured image] An electrical engineer works on a project with their laptop computer.

What Do Electrical Engineers Do?

An electrical engineer specializes in building, testing, installing, and maintaining electrical equipment and systems.

March 30, 2022

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[Featured image] A mechanical engineering student works on a project in a lab.

How to Become a Mechanical Engineer

Ready to launch your career in mechanical engineering? Let about possible career paths and how to land a job in this field.

March 22, 2022

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[Feature image] Biomedical engineers examine slides through microscope

What Is Biomedical Engineering?

If you’re looking for a profession that uses engineering to make a positive impact on others’ lives, consider a career in biomedical engineering. Read on to learn more about this exciting field.

August 8, 2022

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[Featured Image] An embedded systems engineer shows his colleagues a monitor connected to a larger electronic system.

What Are Embedded Systems (+ How to Work with Them)

Explore the role of embedded systems and embedded systems engineers with the following article.

July 30, 2022

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[Featured Image] Someone who works in optical engineering examines a prototype lens on a robotic arm.

What Is Optical Engineering? (+ How to Become an Optical Engineer)

Use this article to explore the field of optical engineering and the career path of an optical engineer.

July 29, 2022

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[Featured Image] A controls engineer examines their computer in front of a wall of mechanical diagrams.

What Is a Controls Engineer (+ How to Become One)

This article explores the role of a controls engineer and what steps you can take to become one.

July 22, 2022

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[Featured Image] A controls engineer works on machinery with tools in a manufacturing organization.

Controls Engineer Salary: How Much Can You Make?

This guide covers top-rated employers, in-demand industries, and tips for increasing your current salary.

July 22, 2022

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[Featured Image] Two robotics engineers work together on a robotic arm in a warehouse.

Robotics Engineer Salary Guide: How Much Can You Make?

This robotics engineer salary guide includes a list of top-rated employers and tips for increasing your wages.

July 1, 2022

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[Featured image] A Master of Engineering student wearing glasses stands in front of a wall with design specifications on it. He's working on his laptop.

What Is a Master of Engineering (MEng) Degree?

If you are interested in advancing your engineering career and want to develop your leadership and project management skills, then a Master of Engineering degree may be a good choice.

June 27, 2022

Article

[Featured image] Two robotics engineers work on the development of an automated production line with robotic parts and applied software.

2025 Guide to a Robotics Engineering Career

Learn about the robotics engineering field and what it takes to become a robotics engineer, including the required skills, education, experience, and potential salaries.

June 21, 2022

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[Featured image] An electrical engineer works on a project with their laptop computer.

What Do Electrical Engineers Do?

An electrical engineer specializes in building, testing, installing, and maintaining electrical equipment and systems.

March 30, 2022

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[Featured image] A mechanical engineering student works on a project in a lab.

How to Become a Mechanical Engineer

Ready to launch your career in mechanical engineering? Let about possible career paths and how to land a job in this field.

March 22, 2022

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