A commitment to lifelong learning is a necessity. Employers usually subsidize or reimburse education and training expenses in the field in which you work. The type of work environment for an engineer depends on the specialty that she selects. Nearly half of all engineering jobs are in manufacturing industries, including microelectronics. Many engineers travel at least occasionally as part of their jobs.
Many opportunities exist for engineers who wish to work in foreign countries.
Many engineers have a great deal of responsibility in their jobs, and some make a transition to management later in their careers. A bachelor's degree in an engineering program is required for most beginning jobs. Engineers trained in one branch will occasionally work in another branch when demand is high. Some engineers obtain master's and Ph.D. degrees to earn a promotion or keep up with new technologies. A Ph.D. is needed for most teaching and research positions and enables the highly motivated person to study and attain experience in areas where engineering and science overlap.