Electrical Engineer for an industrial contractor. I specialize mostly in building and troubleshooting machine controls (automation). I get to do go into field quite a bit (get dirty), do programming of PLCs and operator interfaces, CAD work, and work with a lot of good people to build new things. There are a lot of small industrial companies that rely on us, for all their electrical troubleshooting, and I get to see a lot of good and bad designs, which makes me better. I also get called in and see a lot of the unusual problems (even for places that have good people). I think this gives me a different approach, then those who only see these things once every year or two.
I love it, but it is also stressful, and often involves long hours. Sometimes I think of looking for something simpler, but it is also rewarding, when the machine is done and working well. Or when I am able to fix something the OEM could not.
I love it, but it is also stressful, and often involves long hours. Sometimes I think of looking for something simpler, but it is also rewarding, when the machine is done and working well. Or when I am able to fix something the OEM could not.
It is said that an argument is what convinces reasonable men and a proof is what it takes to convince even an unreasonable man. - Alexander Vilenkin
If I am shown my error, I will be the first to throw my books into the fire. - Martin Luther
If I am shown my error, I will be the first to throw my books into the fire. - Martin Luther
