Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Highlight any lab work or experience you have, including any skills you've learned in the courses you've taken. If you’re looking at a position in the Engineering department, highlight any design courses and experiences. As with any job, always research the position you’re applying for and highli...

Highlight any lab work or experience you have, including any skills you've learned in the courses you've taken. If you’re looking at a position in the Engineering department, highlight any design courses and experiences. As with any job, always research the position you’re applying for and highli...

A few: - The interview will be a behavioral interview. Remember, you must keep a level head no matter what happens. - You will most likely be interviewed by more than one person at a time. - Know exactly why you are working for this position and where you see yourself in 5+ years....

The job roles are different depending on which area you are in and which location you are at. There are differences between equipment, engineering, and manufacturing technicians. As an equipment technician, our primary focus is to ensure that the equipment is working properly. This means that we ...

I liked the pay/benefits, my team, 12 hr shifts ( 3-4 day weekends), working with and learning about cutting-edge technologies, and sense of accomplishment/pride from helping advance technology. I disliked my schedule (night shift 7pm-7am), not getting to do creative problem solving (almost all ...

LIKES: - Manufacturing Technicians (MT’s) are the backbone of the semiconductor industry. Every year we would hear rumors that Engineering was working on semiconductor processes that did not require human intervention. Yet, every year we were in high demand. - We received bonuses based on our pe...

MT’s work a compressed workweek, 12 hours a day, 3 and 4 days a week. So, my shift was shift 5, Sunday, thru Tuesday, 6 am to 6pm, one week. Sunday thru Wednesday the next. The other shifts were shift 4, Sat night thru Tuesday night, 6pm to 6am. Shift 6 & 7 were weds thru Saturday nights……It soun...

Curiosity and a desire to understand what industrial manufacturing is. I wanted to have a more fundamental understanding of the physical and chemical processes behind the wafer and semiconductor technologies made by Intel. There is a stark contrast when it comes to reading about these processes v...

Highlight any lab work or experience you have, including any skills you've learned in the courses you've taken. If you’re looking at a position in the Engineering department, highlight any design courses and experiences. As with any job, always research the position you’re applying for and highli...

As a manufacturing technician at Acrometrix , a typical day consists of getting the schedule for the day, usually 1-2 full operations, organizing the team, executing, and tear-down. An operation is usually performing serial dilutions, vial fills, labeling, and kitting. This also involves the doc...

Maintenance engineers they care about the safety first. they use moderate tools and they can do programing for any electronic device. they can read the prints for electric, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics. they can fabricate the parts needed to improve the job and machine it in proper way. the...

I liked the pay. I did not like the long hours since my position was directly tied to operations in a manufacturing environment. I was on call 24/7 and frequently had to respond to emergencies on the weekends. I also did not like that I didn't get to do very much detailed engineering. This is pri...

Review your understanding of materials of construction. Make sure you know the how and why of testing concrete. Read the ASTM's of soil and concrete testing.

You drive to the office to pick up needed testing equipment such as nuclear density gauge or concrete equipment. Drive to the site. Normally, you have a concrete pour in the morning to test. Then the rest of the day you may be sent to another site for a concrete pour or do soil compaction testing...

The ExxonMobil interview team, once you are selected for an interview, will typically hold a meeting with all interview candidates and explain clearly what attributes they are looking for. You should highlight these specific qualities in your interview. These include adaptability, analytical skil...

It depends on the day and what group you work in. Working in LTA, I spent most of my time editing CAD drawings in AutoCAD. I also spent some time down in production and some time in testing. Working in InPro I spent my time editing work instructions and making minor edits to AutoCAD drawings. I h...

Most days, working as an Engineering Technician for the Water department, I was helping build a database to track permits needed to keep the water treatment plant in compliance with environmental and safety regulations. Occasionally, I'd go out of the office and help with inspections or go to mee...

The interview was on the phone. They only asked a few questions about past experiences and where you would like to be placed (Water, Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Source Control, etc. They are all a part of the Engineering Technician position). Then they asked how soon I could start. The othe...

Understand the construction industry to the best of your ability. Show that you posses practical skills that could be useful on a job site. Be familiar with soils testing and concrete testing.

Very hands on. A lot of testing on processors and semi-conductor. Some soldering and micro-stamping process. Helping engineer with some coding and fixing some ATE machine errors. Many paperwork processing and recording of data.

Review over the company's job description and make sure you can relate some of your resume experiences accordingly. Stress on the ability pay attention to small details, following work order instructions, easily to understand of different computer applications/functions, and especially to handle ...

Try to do a little research on the work they have done. Ask about past projects, current projects and future projects. Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3d and Microstation is definitely preferred.

For my interview, it was pretty casual. I only interviewed with one of the P.E.'s in his office. It was a lot of your standard questions, what are your strengths, tell me about leadership, etc. If it's a position you really want, I would recommend either explicitly saying or coming across as you ...

During the summer, the hours were fairly unpredictable. Most of the time you don't know your schedule more than a day ahead of time. Makes it difficult to plan anything, but it also allows for everyday to be a unique journey.Whether I worked at night, morning, evening, I would show up to Vine's o...

Getting a master's degree was very helpful for my work at Tectonic. Tectonic works primarily on bridges, so the bridge engineering class available really helped me to learn terminology and to understand why things are done a certain way.Overall, the classes I've taken for my master's degree have ...

You can get sent to different shops(places you work at) and I got sent to missile comm which basically maintains all the communication system in the missile field. So the work can be up to 16 hours, so it starts off at 6 am and can end at 10 pm. We work as a team, so it starts with us getting our...

Have an understanding of what Marathon does, how refining works, and new events happening throughout the company. For example, Marathon most recently just bought Andeavor, acquiring 10 more refineries and becoming the largest crude oil company by capacity in the US. Also, be able to answer behavi...

Morning roll callCheck out a tool boxTalk to the expeditors about where they need you.Could do work on avionics if none required you do crew chief work.Rare occasion of rush repair or red ball.Complete your work go home.

This depends on what type of avionics career field you work in. I was in the aircraft avionics maintenance career field and worked directly on fighter aircraft, more specifically the F-15 Eagle. When on day-shift you help prepare the aircraft for flight, launching and recovering them. If they com...

The interview process was very extensive and lasted multiple days. The first day, they divided us technicians into our respective specialties; mine being avionics. I was then given a written test. The test consisted of written instructions on how to perform a standard avionics procedure and then ...

When I was on the Avionics Production side of the factory I spent most of my time building avionics hardware. Generally, I would come in and check the work load, find a job that needed to be completed and start working on it. Job's were constructed by an Electrical Engineer and it was my duty exe...

Typically, an average workday will see various types of maintenance. This can include operational checks of systems, troubleshooting and repair of malfunctioning systems and reconfiguring of aircraft for flights. To break it down further, maintenance includes working outside typically, using vari...

After about 1 year of training, you start working on your given aviation model. This could be an attack helicopter, carrier airplane, fighter jet or many of the other aviation platforms the Marine Corps has. During this time you will be getting hands on training working on the actual aircraft. Th...

The interview begins with your recruiter before you ever sign a contract with the Marine Corps. They look at your past - associates, criminal record, schooling, drug use, family, jobs, etc. - basically anything important that has happened in your life. They determine your eligibility from this, a...

On days that you have Physical Training, you arrive on base at 430 AM and work out with your unit. On other days, you arrive at your shop at 530. We have pass down, which highlights what work must be done that day and you will be assigned to a certain task. Next you will check out all gear you ne...

The position is governed by the IAM 751 collective bargaining agreement. You contact the IAM 751 for a current version of the contract. Aviation Maintenance Technician and Inspectors are grade 9 employees and earn topped out wages 6 year after starting the position, unless otherwise specified in...

It depends if you are I level or O level. One works on the aircrafts and one works in a warehouse and repairs rhe parts. It is long days but not too hard once you get the hang of things.

Being the lead technician means that your shift starts 30min to an hour before rest of the crews shift starts. You touch base with the lead from the previous shift to make sure they have accomplished all of the jobs that they where assigned per the schedule. Because the aircraft has a flow if the...

Being the lead technician means that your shift starts 30min to an hour before rest of the crews shift starts. You touch base with the lead from the previous shift to make sure they have accomplished all of the jobs that they where assigned per the schedule. Because the aircraft has a flow if the...

- What is your favorite thing about working for Philips (most folks at Philips have great personal stories to share about why they love this healthcare giant)? - What is the team environment like for your department (AMI and CT and manufacturing are all very different)? - What kind of skills are ...

It depends on what refinery you are assigned to. Some days you won't leave the office, some days you'll be in the field all day. Day to day is always different, and that was what made the job so great. There will be a variety of different projects that will need a different set of solutions. I wo...

As a technician, you will be on either A, B, C, or D shift. A and C shifts are day shifts. A shift works the front half of the week and C works the backend. B and D are night shifts. Each shift is 12 hours long. 3 days on, 3 days off, 4 days on, 4 days off. Work begins at about 645am for day shif...

This type of major should provide you the chance to figure out problems. Circuit labs require a person to understand many concepts and apply them to get to a solution. Working at Samsung definitely requires a person to have a troubleshooting mindset. The answer will not always be obvious and it w...

Preparation for a Baker Hughes interview consists of: General knowledge of electronic/electrical theory or mechanical experience. Positive attitude and willingness to work extended hours and some weekends. Must be able to communicate effectively and identify/demonstrate safe work practices in an ...

A Chemical and Beverage Specialist's number one asset to get through this interview is the ability build relationships. Having the power of persuasion and genuine concern to help customers are sorted out at the interview. The public relation skill set coupled with some secondary electrical and pl...

This job is about taking care of customers which is taking care of a book of business. The position is working remotely independently and at times with other team members. The specialist is charged with completing installs and repairs of chemical and electro-mechanical equipment. Service calls ar...

This job requires a lot of multi-tasking. This job requires, interpersonal skills as well as being able to build relationships with multiple departments. I may work with six or seven different departments in a day. This job can also involve political aspects that will need to be addressed. It is ...

To prepare for an interview for Supervising Electrical Technician at the City of Riverside, read the job classification. The job classification defines the duties of the job. In order to be successful in this job, it is crucial to understand the distribution design of electrical facilities. It is...

First thing is to know the company you are interviewing with. The more you know about the company, the more comfortable you will feel about the interview. Secondly, don't be nervous. I know that's hard to do, but you have to realize the people interviewing you are just that, people. They aren't g...

Learn about the products made by the company, prepare some questions about the product. Bring several copies of your resume as well as previous work examples. Be prepared to field questions about LEAN Manufacturing.

Understand the basics of electronics. Be able to learn quick. ASI will show you how to do something and be able to repeat simple tasks like following/reading a schematic. Be detailed oriented. Be prepared to talk about your experience in electronics. Also, be ready to talk about your experience w...

I really enjoyed being able to experience the real world of being an Electrical Engineering Technician. It is a whole different experience from school and what they are able to provide, because while Black & Veatch is an excellent company to be a part of, they aren’t the only company out there. I...

The training that you do is basically trial by fire. As an intern, your job is to try and learn as much as possible, in as little time as possible. How much you learn is completely determined by you, the intern. You must seek out help on things you do not know, and trust me, you do not know anyth...

If you’ve ever received a security clearance before or worked for a government contractor that maybe help distinguish yourself. Otherwise the key is to show you’re a team player as in you are the type of person who matches the energy of the people who already work there.

Depends on the role. Let me give a couple examples.1) Warranty claim comes in detailing issue with material (chipped paint, scratched metal coating, stained or ripped seat fabric, etc.) You could then be looking at samples in the materials lab to assess quality yourself. You may need to work with...

Engineers work a 9/80 schedule (google it for more information). Work-life balance is for full-time hires. You should not ask recruiters about it, or expect it as an intern. As previously mentioned this is an INCREDIBLY COMPETITIVE program with one of the largest corporations in the world that ha...

Yes, you don't have to graduate. As soon as you have your FE certificate, you are officially an Engineer in Training.

1) Research websites such as Glassdoor, which give other candidates' interview experiences (including mine).2) Why Toyota? Especially in Michigan, considering Detroit has three domestic OEMs (Ford, GM, Chrysler/Fiat) . Knowing a little bit about their products and recent initiatives will help in ...

I haven't been in this role for some time now, but while I was working as a C&WI Tech I enjoyed the exposure that it gave me to the industry and the opportunity it presented me to return to school and achieve my engineering degree at Pitt. The technician role is an engineering support role. Basic...

You need to be detail oriented, good at communicating, and willing to work hard. As an engineering tech, of course, having an engineering background will help, though that is not necessary to be successful. It definitely helps to be skilled in math, as well as proficient with most basic software,...

My tips for putting together your elevator speech are to be sure you express interest in either the Geotechnical or construction industry. It's ok if you're not certain on the specifics, because the purpose of the co-op is to expose you to as many different projects as possible. Talk about what e...