can anyone imagine how much competition this means for us engineers, now that the market is open
2007-05-24 16:43:57 · 8 answers · asked by something crazy 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
According to the current issue of Mechanical Engineering magazine, in 2003-2004 (according to them the latest study):
US eng. degrees 137,437
Indian eng. degrees 139,000
The article went on to say that while India was reporting larger numbers of engineers, many of them were tech trades like engine mechanics and those with associates degrees. Also, while IIT provides a good education, results may vary from India's many other schools.
While engineers in the U.S. should come to realize that there is global competition it is way to early to give up. Keep in mind that there are disadvantages to foreign outsourcing. Typically, open ended projects are kept in the U.S. and outsourcing is used for less creative work. (The last paragraph is not entirely from Mech. Eng. Mag)
2007-05-24 18:39:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even though India is a populous country and is really pushing for engineers, this figure seems high. Where did it come from and who is quoting it? Does the source quoting this figure have an interest in exaggerating the number of engineers coming from India? And how does this supply of engineers compare in number and kind with the demand for engineers? How many must, can, and are willing to relocate to other parts of the world to where they are needed? There may be less to this figure than meets the eye.
2007-05-24 17:11:07 · answer #2 · answered by devilsadvocate1728 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Choosing a major in India isn't quite like it is in the US. It's not so much about following your heart as it is about graduating with a degree that will maximize your chances of employment. Several non-engineering companies seek engineers for their analytical skills. And that's why the mad rush for engineering degrees in India. You might find that engineering graduates that would actually like to be employed as engineers are a minority. The majority pursue other -and sometimes more lucrative- careers. So it might be reasonable to assume that only half the number of engineering graduates might actually compete for engineering jobs. In addition, technical education in India follows the Metric system. That makes for a rather inconvenient shift to English units used in the US.
I can see Indian engineers competing with the US in the international market, but are likely less viable as competitors in the US market.
2007-05-24 22:59:22 · answer #3 · answered by CC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the market is flooded and wages will be very low. samething happened in the mid to late 1970's with electronic technicians. the one who got into the job market early like i did, made good money but the late comers lost out. they were a dime a dozen. now its happening to engineers. whats interesting is that "they" are expecting a shortage of technicians again. LOL
2007-05-24 17:01:34 · answer #4 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends how good you are. If your grades suck, then yea.. pretty screwed. But if you are already at the top, what does it matter? you will always be wanted no matter what because engineering is not like other fields. If you are good, then you can exponentially be more productive than others.
2007-05-24 17:19:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
550,000 of them has very thick indian accent, so nothing to worry about. They suck when they try to explain something to their co workers or bosses. You do understand that communication is a very important issue in engineering, right? You have to work in groups.........
2007-05-24 20:46:05 · answer #6 · answered by Bobby Ahmed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is strange but true.
2007-05-24 19:57:44 · answer #7 · answered by Swapan G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They cannot compare to those in US
2007-05-24 17:34:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋