The New-Age Career Scope in Electronics & Communication Engineering

The New-Age Career Scope in Electronics & Communication Engineering

The technology is slowly taking over everything that imagining a world without it seems impossible. Electronic appliances and e-communication have become integral parts of our life, resulting in the growth of Electronics and Communication.

Smart phones, television, electronic appliances etc. are just at the forefront of the digital world. Still, this industry penetrates further into vast areas like Modern Satellites, Robotics, Railways, Mechatronics, Internet of Things, Automation, and many other domains. Engineering in Electronics and Communication promises a bright future and is one of the reasons why the interest of many in this field has also heightened over the years. The scope of job opportunities is broad in this new-age E & C division, and some of those are listed below:

- Internet of Things (IoT)

The Internet of Things is a network of objects connected via the internet and can exchange data online. IoT today is being utilized for making things, cities, agriculture etc. smart. One of the great examples of this can be Home Automation Systems that controls all the electronic devices like lights, ACs, TVs, alarm systems, etc. and make a home smart. Every industry is using this latest technology and is on a lookout for proficient individuals in this field.

- Electronics Engineer

Electronics engineers are responsible for developing and designing electronic devices, including mobile phones, computers, music devices, ATMs, medical devices, airplanes, etc. 

They learn this in colleges using science and maths but they are supposed to innovate and bring in new things constantly to stay relevant in this fast-paced, technologically-driven era. 

Apart from having a deep technological understanding, for this role, one must have excellent problem-solving and systematic abilities. The primary employers for such a job profile are mobile phones, radio, TV companies, medical equipment manufacturers, aviation companies, etc.

- Desktop Support Engineer

Desktop Support Engineers play a key role in any enterprise, irrespective of its scale. DSEs are mainly responsible for handling the technical problems, resolving issues, fixing broken servers, security problems, etc. that the organization may face at any point. This is an important role because this directly affects the operations of a company and can bring everything to a halt. DSE's effective and continuous support helps the entire company function smoothly as far as technology is concerned.

- Robotics

Robotics, as a field, is slowly expanding to all the industries. The first word that comes in our mind, as soon as we hear robots is automation. Many students get into electronics and communications to enter the fascinating world of robotics and artificial intelligence. Companies, in order to improve the efficiency and quality of work in their organizations, are introducing the use of robots to perform specific tasks. 

To make a career in this field, one must gain practical skills in Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence Basics, Machine Learning, etc. The one with these skills will have the edge over others and subsequently high employability rate.

- Network Planning Engineer

Network Planning Engineers are in charge of the maintenance of internal and external networks, including hardware, software, system configurations, etc. of a company. They are the ones responsible for implementing new standards for new projects after discussing strategies. A BLS report had suggested that by 2026, the growth in jobs for engineers in this sector would grow by 7%. The reason for this is the diversity in this field. Other than the technology industry; manufacturing industry, research companies, MNCs, armed forces and among several others are always on a lookout for E & C Engineers.

- Railways

Working in railways as an engineer can become a career for a lifetime. That is a gamut of opportunities for E & C engineers in this sector. The sector is driven heavily on technology and innovation, and it can be a dynamic career choice for engineering students. But this is not a very preferred job sector, as many are unaware of the opportunities this offers.

To get admitted to the railways as a professional, one needs to take up one of the two ways. First, either take the Engineering Services Exam (ESE) conducted by UPSC and join the Indian Engineering Service as Group A Gazetted Officer or second, clear the Railway Recruitment Board’s (RRB) entrance exam and become Group C Non-Gazetted Officer. In both cases, there are various job profiles available for electronic and communication engineers like IRSSE, Senior Engineer for Signal, Senior Telecommunications Engineer, etc.

- Technical Director

The role of a Technical Director is offered after gaining practical experience of years. But this is a high-profile role that many dream to undertake. The responsibilities of a Technical Director include supervising the entire project from inception to conception and maintain the technical quality and efficiency of the product. In-depth knowledge comes in handy when they are supposed to initiate performance-oriented strategies and implement result-oriented methods.

Although this field offers students a wide array of opportunities, it is essential to graduate from one of the top educational institutions that provide quality education to its students. Many such institutes like MIT College of Railway Engineering and Research aim to transform young students into competent professionals.