2007-11-13 10:14:49 · 8 answers · asked by DOndray A 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Intelligence and an ability to understand how things work.
2007-11-13 10:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by Chris H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. As long as you have strong math and problem solving skills, are willing to work hard, are enthusiastic about what you're learning, and have at least some aptitude for design/creativity, you will be taught what you need to know. That's what the degree is for! If you're committed to being an engineer, your current knowledge should not be a barrier. You will start out with learning the basics of math, physics, materials, structural analysis. Then you will learn basic design techniques, do some group projects, learn how to design things that can be manufactured easily. Eventually you will combine the knowledge (and yes, you will be taught) to create an actual machine.
2016-04-03 23:25:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not be able to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam until you finish ~3 years of engineering school, but you can still study for it. (Books, study guides and samples tests are for sale) This will give you an idea of what skills you need.
Typically, one graduates school *and* passes the test. Then interns for a few years, *and* passes a more specific (discipline) test to become *legally* a "Professional Engineer" who may offer his services to the public.
Many others may get the technical education and be hired to be an "engineer" for a corporation, especially if they are not civil or architectural e's.
2007-11-13 10:51:04 · answer #3 · answered by A Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Questions a bit vague but :-
A degree in either Maths, Physics, or Chemistry would be a good start.
You will need to tailor your degree to suit the area of engineering that interests you.
Ian M
2007-11-13 10:27:46 · answer #4 · answered by Ian M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it really depends on what kind of engineering you want to do. In general, for all engineers, you need to know calculus, general chemistry, general physics, differential equations, linear algebra, vector quantaties, and technical writing.
2007-11-13 10:24:14 · answer #5 · answered by vindication 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Math. Lots and lots of math. It makes all that physics and chemistry much easier.
2007-11-13 10:23:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Running.
You'll have to practice running from all those girls who are chasing engineers.
2007-11-13 12:57:29 · answer #7 · answered by Hgldr 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A striped hat and a love of trains
2007-11-13 10:17:15 · answer #8 · answered by deepseaofblankets 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋