Hello,

I am about to graduate in June with a MSEE. I have two job offers on hand but I’m having a really hard time deciding which one to take.

The first job is higher paying ($125k base with up to 20% profit sharing, $15k sign on bonus, $12.5k relocation bonus). It is a post-Si validation role for a chip company in the Bay Area.

The second job is lower paying ($110k with no profit sharing, no sign bonus, $5k relocation bonus) but will be for a power electronics design role in defense in San Diego.

Including the yearly bonus of 20%, I would be taking a 25% pay cut taking the design role. However, hardware design is significantly more interesting to me than hardware validation python scripting. My thesis project is also focused on power electronics. I’ve also heard that the growth experienced as a design engineer is very valuable.

In my early career, should I take the money, or the more interesting job?

Will the money literally “pay off” in the long run over taking a more interesting job?

I am currently in my second year of engineering in electronics and communication. i need advice on what i should be learning other the courses provided in my college. I see many people studying ECE and take up jobs in Computer science domain, but i really want to work in EC. I want to know what skills i need to do this. I also want to know where the industry is going right now. I cant see a clear path for myself in future.
Please reply i really need this.

Hello, I have this problem along with my solution, but I have no clue if its correct or not. I dont really know what Rout is, I know that Rin=uin/iin which I calculated to be equal to R1. So I used the same logic for output resistance, Rout=uout/i2, is this correct? I got roughly 1 Mohm.

If of interest, for the gain I got Av= -415/18.

Couldnt find anything in my textbook about the output resistance. I appreciate any help! thank you

I include my solution to the first exercise here

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Is it true that design verification doesn’t typically require a masters degree while design roles do prefer a masters? Just want to get some clarification on this as I am a freshman looking into careers.

About two months ago, I accepted an offer for a control systems engineer with a local, midsized company. The role was for control system design of small-scale equipment that use embedded control systems. However, the company has a European counterpart and they are the ones that actually design the systems. So, there are no control systems being designed domestically. So far, I have been acting as a general electrical engineer. For example, I had to research to see if a specific sensor would work with another piece of equipment. I also had to make a wiring diagram that connected the sensor to a single-pole double thrust switch. I am the only electrical engineer besides one engineer who has been working there for 40 years.

He told me to stay on the job for a few years and learn, and then switch jobs. However, I struggle to see career growth. If I am just doing general ECE work, how will I land mid-level jobs that are more specialized such as mid-level jobs in circuit design, embedded systems, power systems, etc.? Basically, we get the equipment from the other company and we take it apart and modify it according to customer needs.

I was excited at first because I could have specialized in control system programming in PLC or embedded software, but that is not the case. I'm considering switching to a different entry-level job before I spend too much time here, because otherwise I would have to jump back to entry level if I cannot find any mid-level jobs 3-4 years from now.

Hey there, Just to start with I'm a third year electrical and computer engineering. I joined this department since it has always been my number one choice, to go, learn and work on. I do remember how I actually cried with my heart filled with happiness, and my friends congratulation saying that I made it. But this went upside down and forced me to write this post. I am not getting good grades as I planned, and what makes everything worse is that I am barely passing my major courses, so far I had two C-, around 4 C+, lotta Bs, and around 8 As. My CGPA is going down, close to 3.1 and something like that. My every time dream was to do my PhD in this department, and work the rest of my life in ECE-core jobs. But, what I am going through these days, is very different from the one that I want to go through. I sometimes wake for no reason in the middle of the night and then think that I can not even graduate let alone go out and achieve something big. I know that there is someone out there, who went through exactly the same type of life, but passed all the challenges. So if there is anyone who interested to help me out, please help me. Thanks in Advance

CompE major going into final year and I'm trying to decide what I should take as my final elective. For some background I have had 2 internships, have an upcoming one this summer, and do volunteer work for undergraduate research. My last & upcoming internships and research have all been related to embedded in one way or another (PCB design, board bring up, firmware, software including a little bit of DSP, etc.)

I have one more elective that I need to take and a few that I'm interested in, curious to hear some external input:

1. Data Structures & Algorithms: Not required for major, useful for obvious reasons but not sure how much mileage I'll get out of it if working with low level embedded things

2. Embedded Digital Control Systems: Already taken control systems, this course sounds very similar just focused on more embedded applications than overarching theory

3. Introduction to Internet of Things: OSI model, IoT design considerations, data analytics, etc.

4. Biomedical Circuit Applications: Focus on electrical/embedded things for mostly biometric related applications

5. Project Management for Engineers: Self explanatory

Some of these are definitely more generally applicable than others but if any stand out let me know

im in my 2nd year of engineering and dont know what courses should i take , and i dont even know where to start or what job im going to take so please help suggest courses with certifications that i should take to improve my odds of getting a job

Hi, i have just started looking into grad school as I was focusing on my internship and applying to FT roles. But I am not getting any good results.

It seems like most grad school applications are already over for fall? And very few accept for spring. Could you help me list out some schools that accept spring or have rolling fall admissions.

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Hello, Engineers!

Could you share some tips for the board exam? It’s only two months away, April 2025! Also, please share your study routine or schedule it would really help

Masturbasyon yaparken babama yakalandım ne yapmayalıyım odadan çıkıp gitti

I have to interview an engineer for one of my class. Is there anyone who is willing?

Hey so I'm going to college in Canada and got accepted into both the 2 year electrical engineering technician and the 3 year electrical engineering technology that has a co op, after looking into the courses and career opportunities but I am still confused on what I can do with each degree. (Like can both degrees be electricians and if so what makes them so different) and what are the possible pathways in current day Canada?

Hello, currently I am working as analog layout engineer but I want to switch my position as analog design engineer in my company. What do you think about this situation? Have you encountered such a situation?

Hi everyone I’m a student in computer engineering and I’ll be graduating with my bachelors this May. I have an interview coming up with SpaceX for design verification and I was wondering if anyone has gone through similar interviews and could share some tips and things I need to review.

This is a first round 30 minute interview for context of what kind of questions may be asked.

Thank you!!

Will be taking board exam this coming april and medyo nag aalangan kasi walapa masyado na study binabalanse lang din work tsaka study time.

So far eto palang na cover ko.

For maths Diriatives, Integral, DE, admath, some vectors (emags)

For elecs Ac, dc, some basic electronic cicuit analysis, hangang delta to wye, diodes,

For esat Prim com, digi com, transmi

For geas P6 hangang vectors lang din

Napilitan ako na i drop yung rest of the maths kasi maiiwan ako saibang subject nanaman kung i tatry kopa ihabol ganun din sa geas whole p6 diko nahabol ganun din sa elecs yung fet mosfet bjt mga yun diko din na habol. So far sa esat dipanaman na iiwan tapos sabi nila wag daw masyado mag babad sa study dapat mag sagot sagot din daw in my case medyo mahirap kasi gawa ng time constraints din hahaha. Tanong ko lang mas maganda ba habolin ko muna yung naiwan kong lessons or mag antay nalang ng refresher phase ng review center. Tsaka na iimprove po ba talaga yung knowledge pag nasa coaching phase na? Thank you in advance po, good luck din sa mga kasabay ko mag tatake.

Hello everyone. Is it possible to sombedy with job related to RF and electronics engineering do the job in the sphere of power electronics - embeded engineer (R&D)? The job descriptions was:

• Understanding of Electrical standards, Power Quality standards and analysis of the required algorithms and math End-to-end developing and implementation of RT systems;

The main job requirments are familiar to me which include signal processing, working with matlab, and programming microcontrollers. But I am worried that they are looking for electrical engineer and not electronics engineer. As example of their field of work they sent me an IEEE 519 standard, which is all about distortions in the power supply systems.

I am worried that it is the field of power electronics (R&D power supplies, R&D measurment instruments for power systems) and my field was low current electroncis (radio communication, filters, transmitters, amplifiers, recievers, and even antennas. My latest projects were communication system using Labview language and NI equipment, programming Arduino with ESP32). I've never worked with transformers in circuits schemes or with R&D of power sources closely, for example. I'm worried that there will be many such blank spots in my knowledge.

I want to explain the situation, I am searching for work for 1 month already by myself (140 requests, 0 interviews and no feedback) and only invitation I got - through a random independent HR agent. The interview was very weak on my part and theirs too. They are ready to give me a chance but I do not want to disappoint people (both independent HR agent and company engineers). At the same time I am ready to learn something new, but I have a doubt that I'm trying to bite off more than I can handle.

Thanks in advance for your answers.

My question is that, as a student, I understand basic components like a capacitor, inductor, diode, resistor, and a MOSFET is, but if you want to assemble a circuit, such as a boost converter, then without any prior knowledge and any external resources available, and obviously me not knowing that it is a boost converter, will I be able to understand what thr circuit is, derive the three standard equations of a boost converter, etc? My issue is that, in electronics, it seems that even if you understand the components, or like in the alphabet, if you understand all the letters, and then you can make words, but in electronics, even if you understand the base components, the sum of parts is not equal to the whole sum. So, why is it so, and how can I improve as a sophomore student to develop a fundamental ability to dissect any circuit?

My seniors make projects and are asked about these during interviews at companies like TI, The projects made appear very generic and bland. I'm struggling because if the project is too easy I feel its pointless to attempt as I get a mental block diagram quickly , if its decent I am able to find similar projects upon simple research, or research papers and directly get the answer and if it's too hard I obviously cannot do it and even if I do I will be asked way too difficult questions during my interview.

Also the availability of simulation software like ltspice makes me too reliant on assembling the circuit and just trial and error testing my way to success by just tweaking components, id like to reduce this, understand circuits mathematically and intuitively. What can I do to fix this, is having such an understanding even necessary considering how easily accessible Sims are at the moment?

Please consider answering, especially working professionals in this field, your answers would be valuable.

TL;DR:

1. Circuit Comprehension Gap – Understanding individual components isn’t enough to recognize or derive key equations for a circuit (e.g., a boost converter) without prior knowledge. Why is electronics non-intuitive in this way, and how to improve my ability to dissect circuits from scratch?

2. Project Selection Dilemma – Easy projects feel pointless, decent ones are well-documented, and hard ones are too challenging for interviews. How to pick a unique and respectable project?

3. Over-Reliance on Simulations – LTspice makes trial-and-error too easy. Is deep mathematical circuit understanding necessary, or is simulation-based learning sufficient?

How to develop it if required?

So guys I'm preparing a project on Amplitude Modulation and Demodulation (Software Circuit only). So I'm doing this project On TINA software can someone help me in designing my Circuit?? I'm still not getting desired outputs for the project. I'm still a first year student please help me out.

Hi everyone, I have an upcoming interview for a Failure Analysis Engineer role at a semiconductor company, and I’d love to hear from those with experience in this field.

I come from a computer science background and have worked in the automotive industry as an ADAS software developer. While I’m familiar with embedded systems and debugging, I want to understand what key skills and concepts are typically expected for this role.

• What kind of questions should I anticipate in the interview?
• What tools, methodologies, or failure modes should I focus on studying?
• Any specific semiconductor knowledge I should brush up on?

I appreciate any insights or advice to help me prepare better. Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, I'm an embedded systems/firmware enthusiast and would love your feedback on my resume. Please take a look and share any suggestions on how I can make it more impactful to be able to stand out. Also, if you have any project ideas that could strengthen my profile, I’d appreciate your input.

Thanks in advance for your time and responses!

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Hey guys,

Hope all is well. Well I just wanted to know if anyone has ever been interviewed by AMD before. If so so what questions were you asked?

For an FYI, I applied for a standard cell intern role. What kind of electrical engineering & circuit fundamentals should I prepare for?? Thanks.

I'm brazilian, 19y, I'm at the end of my high school with a eletronics technician course, and I'm curious about the market in this area outside my country. Here, when something breaks, like a hoverboard, a fridge, a machine, we're willing to pay to repair even if it takes more than a month or costs a lot to it, because we can't pay for a new. This generates a ""well"" paid market for good professionals in this area, and if you're really good you can even pass the US$2,000, and that is incredible here, cause most people receive the minimum wage US$247. But as I have european citenzenship and plan to get out of this desorganized country, I need to know if you have this market there. I love to repair eletronic boards, and I love economics, so if there is not this market there, I'm planning to stay here for a couple of years and focous to get in a good college, study economics, but if you have, I will focus to study more this area and get the money to travel earlier. Thanks for reading all this