Personal and career development in engineering - Audio: Recent Episodes
The Open University
What's it like working as an engineer, and what career opportunities are available? On this album, 6 practicing engineers talk about the work they do and the career path they have followed. This material forms part of The Open University course T191 Personal and career development in engineering.
Penny Freeman, a professional automotive engineer, talks about her career in car and component manufacturing in the UK.
Transcript -- Penny Freeman, a professional automotive engineer, talks about her career in car and component manufacturing in the UK.
Steve Baker, an electronics engineer, talks about his career in electronic hardware and software engineering.
Transcript -- Steve Baker, an electronics engineer, talks about his career in electronic hardware and software engineering.
Moira Fowler talks about her role as a consultant, helping companies to implement cutting edge surface-mount technology for miniaturising circuit boards.
Transcript -- Moira Fowler talks about her role as a consultant, helping companies to implement cutting edge surface-mount technology for miniaturising circuit boards.
Eddie James talks about his work as an engineer rebuilding essential infrastructure in areas affected by disaster.
Transcript -- Eddie James talks about his work as an engineer rebuilding essential infrastructure in areas affected by disaster.
Peter Hills, past president of the Institute of Design Engineers, talks about the application process for professional engineering bodies in the UK, their role in quality assurance and the benefits of membership.
Transcript -- Peter Hills, past president of the Institute of Design Engineers, talks about the application process for professional engineering bodies in the UK, their role in quality assurance and the benefits of membership.
Rod Taylor, MD of an electronic engineering business, talks about the value of ongoing professional development and the skills and competences required to succeed.
Transcript -- Rod Taylor, MD of an electronic engineering business, talks about the value of ongoing professional development and the skills and competences required to succeed.