What are the functions of engineers?

Answer 1

Engineers use creativity, technology, and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.

Engineers apply established principles drawn from mathematics and science in order to develop economical solutions to technical problems.

Answer 2

Function what a big word. I am an engineer. Engineers I know design and supervise the building of things. For example Civil Engineers design and build roads, Structural engineers design and build bridges, building, and things that have to support them selves. As an electrical engineer, I work in automation, I program and design computer controls for machines, and plants.
There are many engineers, chemical, mechanical and more.

Answer 3

Engineering is, believe it or not, a simple job. In its simplest definition, it is the doing of things - primarily to make the world a better place to live in.

As engineers, we use a lot of existing science (physics, chemistry, and biology), mathematics, and common sense to achieve the desired ends. There are two "types" of engineer; the first are those who do well with the maths and sciences and use their talents to research and develop new technologies or new ways of doing things. The second are those who use both old and new technologies to make existing systems safer, more reliable, more profitable, etc.

One way to look at it is that scientists tend to see something and ask "why?" ... an engineer will look at the same thing and ask "how?", or "how better?".

All branches of engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, surveying, forestry, and mechanical) have the same basic requirements as stated above ... it's just that their focus and expertise lie in slightly different areas.

And in case you didn't know it, we're also called "The Sons of Martha", after the poem of the same name by Rudyard Kipling. It's text is appended below.
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The Sons of Martha (Rudyard Kipling, 1907)
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The sons of Mary seldom bother, for they have inherited that good part;
But the Sons of Martha favour their Mother of the careful soul and the troubled heart.
And because she lost her temper once, and because she was rude to the Lord her Guest,
Her Sons must wait upon Mary's Sons, world without end, reprieve, or rest.
It is their care in all the ages to take the buffet and cushion the shock.
It is their care that the gear engages; it is their care that the switches lock.
It is their care that the wheels run truly; it is their care to embark and entrain,
Tally, transport, and deliver duly the Sons of Mary by land and main.

They say to mountains, "Be ye removed." They say to the lesser floods, "Be dry."
Under their rods are the rocks reproved-they are not afraid of that which is high.
Then do the hill-tops shake to the summit-then is the bed of the deep laid bare,
That the Sons of Mary may overcome it, pleasantly sleeping and unaware.
They finger death at their gloves' end where they piece and repiece the living wires.
He rears against the gates they tend: they feed him hungry behind their fires.
Early at dawn, ere men see clear, they stumble into his terrible stall,
And hale him forth a haltered steer, and goad and turn him till evenfall.
To these from birth is Belief forbidden; from these till death is Relief afar.
They are concerned with matters hidden - under the earthline their altars are-
The secret fountains to follow up, waters withdrawn to restore to the mouth,
And gather the floods as in a cup, and pour them again at a city's drouth.

They do not preach that their God will rouse them a little before the nuts work loose.
They do not teach that His Pity allows them to drop their job when they dam'-well choose.
As in the thronged and the lighted ways, so in the dark and the desert they stand,
Wary and watchful all their days that their brethren's day may be long in the land.

Raise ye the stone or cleave the wood to make a path more fair or flat -
Lo, it is black already with blood some Son of Martha spilled for that!
Not as a ladder from earth to Heaven, not as a witness to any creed,
But simple service simply given to his own kind in their common need.

And the Sons of Mary smile and are blessed – they know the Angels are on their side.
They know in them is the Grace confessed, and for them are the Mercies multiplied.
They sit at the Feet - they hear the Word - they see how truly the Promise runs.
They have cast their burden upon the Lord, and – the Lord He lays it on Martha's Sons!

Answer 4

Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between perceived social needs and commercial applications.

Engineers consider many factors when developing a new product. For example, in developing an industrial robot, engineers precisely specify the functional requirements; design and test the robot’s components; integrate the components to produce the final design; and evaluate the design’s overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety. This process applies to the development of many different products, such as chemicals, computers, gas turbines, helicopters, and toys.

In addition to design and development, many engineers work in testing, production, or maintenance. These engineers supervise production in factories, determine the causes of component failure, and test manufactured products to maintain quality. They also estimate the time and cost to complete projects. Some move into engineering management or into sales. In sales, an engineering background enables them to discuss technical aspects and assist in product planning, installation, and use. Supervisory engineers are responsible for major components or entire projects.
Numerous specialties are recognized by professional societies, and the major branches of engineering have numerous subdivisions. Some examples include structural and transportation engineering, which are subdivisions of civil engineering; and ceramic, metallurgical, and polymer engineering, which are subdivisions of materials engineering. Engineers also may specialize in one industry, such as motor vehicles, or in one type of technology, such as turbines or semiconductor materials.
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Answer 5

Engineers design and maintain objects or intangibles (e.g. computer network) used in electrical/electronic, computers/IT, mechanical, thermal, nuclear, chemical, civil (public works like buildings, bridges), aerospace, and other sectors.

Engineers typically specialize in one or more of the above fields.

Engineers either design using prior technology or develop new engineering designs based on scientific theories or discoveries.

Research engineers develop new models and/or theories which may later be applied to new objects or intangibles.

During wartime, engineers who normally create things, may be called on to destroy things.

Answer 6

someone who is trained or professionally engaged in a branch of engineering.Engineers use creativity, technology, and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems. People who work as engineers normally have an academic degree.