An electrical engineer designs and develops electrical systems and devices, such as radar and navigation equipment or data processing machines. An electrical engineer must be knowledgeable in advanced mathematics and basic sciences plus areas specific to electrical engineering. It is vital to possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills so as to function in a team environment. They are also concerned with electrical power distribution from the source to the consumer and within buildings. Many engineers also design electric motors and batteries and design electrical distribution systems and the instrumentation and control systems.
Companies strive to improve existing products and create new ones in advance of their competitors.
Principal facets of this industry are displays, controls, communications, navigation, and simulators for training and development. Engineers may work in companies manufacturing devices, hospitals, research facilities, teaching, and in government regulatory agencies. In order for companies to remain globally competitive, engineers are needed to reevaluate basic manufacturing techniques and monitor systems. Engineers need expertise with systems, concepts, management, and quality control experience. Possible jobs in these areas can range from managing rapid-trading activities in the finance industry to creating animation or special effects in the entertainment industry.