Department of Electronic Engineering
What does an Electronic Engineer do?
There are many career paths and opportunities open to the electronic engineering graduate with something to suit all personalities and aptitudes. The electronic engineer usually works as part of a team. Visit the School of Engineering Website The Electronic Engineering degree you receive from ITT Dublin will allow you work in a wide variety of fields. Many of our graduates are employed in the following roles:
* Software Engineer
The micro chips inside our electronic devices need software programs to drive them. The software engineer is responsible for:
o Understanding how computer systems work.
o Developing programs that drive computer controlled devices.* Telecommunication Engineer
The telecommunications engineer is an expert in all forms of communications especially mobile phone communication. The telecommunication engineer is responsible for:
o Designing efficient transmitter systems.
o Transmitting over large distances using radio, light or microwave signals.
o Transmitting data, audio, and video signals.* Microelectronics Engineer
At the heart of every electronic device lies a silicon microchip. The microelectronics engineer is responsible for:
o The design of the electronic circuit
o Manufacturing the circuit on a silicon wafer
o Testing the microchip operation* Computer Network Engineer
Information transfer is critical and commercial buildings and public venues are now wired up with many types of networks responsible for communications, lifts, air-conditioning, cctv, energy monitoring, fire alarms. Getting all these networks to talk to each other is the job of the computer network engineer. Network engineers are responsible for:
o Designing computer networks
o Constructing and connecting networks
o Programming networks and computer systems.
* Hardware Engineer
Hardware is the microchips and electronic components connected together on an electronic circuit board. The hardware engineer is responsible for:
o Creating and designing the layout of electronic circuits.
o Planning and designing control systems to drive automated manufacturing processes.
The Dynamic World of Electronic Engineering
Today the world is “connected” through communications systems. People use mobile phones, computers, the internet, plasma screens and digital cameras. Information can be accessed and travel around the world in seconds. Engineering designs created in Dublin can be delivered to a production company in Shanghai in the blink of an eye and sent straight into production. The designers in Dublin can supervise the production of their designs from their base in Ireland. The work of electronic engineers makes this communication possible.
The technical innovation of electronic engineers will help solve many of the challenges the world is facing today such as harnessing renewable energy, improving bioengineering systems for medical applications, making the mobile phone a powerful handheld computer and developing exciting new areas like nanotechnology which will lead to even more dramatic changes in the way we lead our lives. Why not join the team of Electronic Engineers and Network and Software engineers and be part of this technological revolution that is rapidly developing our world.
Electronics in ITT Dublin
In ITT Dublin we introduce you to the world of electronics. You will hear a lot from us about telecommunications, data communications, digital signal processing, computer aided design, semi-conductor technology, software development and many other wonders that are used for driving the technology that surrounds our working and leisure lives.
Our objective is to produce Electronic Engineers of the highest quality at a time when there is a significant shortage of such people. We provide our students with a fundamental understanding of the subject and the current methods of working within a complex and varied field. We also strive to deliver an appreciation of the exciting developments that will soon arrive.
Take up the Challenge!!
Are you ready to take your talents into a new territory? Industry needs people to break new ground in a wide range of technologies. You could be working on next-generation solutions or pushing back technical boundaries or moving away from conventional thinking. You can work in an area where you will be given great creative freedom. If you think you need masses of technical knowledge and experience then think again!! We are looking for people who have potential and we are committed to developing your expertise. Electronic Engineering can offer you the freedom, variety and great intellectual stimulation that is difficult to match in other careers. If you would like to explore more in this area then come to Electronic Engineering at ITT Dublin.
The Work Placement Initiative for ITT Dublin students studying for the BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering
Industrial experience can greatly increase both the relevance and the enjoyment of your undergraduate degree. The Department of Electronic Engineering is able to offer students of the BEng (Hons) programme, assistance in finding industrial placements, through its close collaboration with industry in Ireland.
This is a new departure in Ireland for industrial placement of undergraduates and involves a voluntary two-day per week placement in the final years of the BEng (Hons) programme in Electronic Engineering. Students from the Department of Electronic Engineering at ITT Dublin are successfully completing their studies while also gaining valuable work experience with INTEL and Hewlett Packard.
“The placement lets me work in the electronics industry while obtaining my Honours Degree so I can finish my degree and gain two years working experience as well”
The objective of the placement is to prepare graduates for the high-tech industry by providing them with substantial experience of industry.
Cara Hutchings while a student in the Department of Electronic Engineering at ITT Dublin, Cara worked with Hewlett Packard for two days of the week while studying for her BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering. After graduating Cara now works as an engineer with Hewlett Packard.
Student Exchange in Europe
The Department of Electronic Engineering at ITT Dublin has developed partnerships with many colleges within the EU including Germany, Poland, Spain, Belgium and France. Students come to the Department to study for qualifications in Electronic Engineering as well as performing project work as part of their studies for their home Institute. Students from ITT Dublin are also offered the opportunity to make return visits to these colleges and complete electronic project work in the laboratories.
Facilities in the Department of Electronic Engineering
In recent years the Department has made major investments in equipment and the laboratory facilities are considered to be state of the art in the sector. The Department of Electronic Engineering at ITT Dublin has a long history of producing excellent quality graduates in the field of Electronic Engineering. Lectures are given by experienced engineering professionals with real world skills. Our students learn to analyse and solve real world engineering problems in modern and very well equipped laboratories. The practical elements of our programmes are very important and each student will have the opportunity to work with advanced measuring and test equipment throughout their time with the Department. The Departmental facilities include:
* Modern computing laboratories
* A Radio Frequency and Computer Networking Laboratory
* Embedded Computer Systems laboratory
* Microelectronics Cleanroom for device fabrication
* UNIX Workstation design laboratory
An important objective of the activities in the Department is to sustain the bridge between teaching excellence and research, particularly in the application of research work. Both students and staff are encouraged to present their findings at national and international conferences.
Your Career as an Engineer, Technician Engineer or Technician
Career paths for engineers and technicians will vary in many different ways. Looking at the ladder system provided by the Department of Electronic Engineering it is clear that the programmes for the technician and the engineer differ in length and content and so the jobs graduates take up after receiving a qualification will differ in terms of responsibilities and demands. In general terms, an engineer's position will require strong analytical skills combined with the ability to follow a structured approach to the design of a system. The position of the technician engineer will involve the application of design ideas related to the delivery of the prototype and the confirmation that the prototype operates within the required specifications outlined initially. The technician will be mainly concerned with the fabrication, operation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the equipment.
Engineers, technician engineers and technicians come together to form an important team which can design, apply theory in real situations and maintain the performance of complex equipment.
Research Degrees in the Department of Electronic Engineering
A research degree involves the in-depth supervised study of a specific topic over a prolonged period of time and the presentation of the work in the form of a written thesis.
For students who have obtained a B.Eng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering, we offer a research postgraduate programme covering a range of subject areas such as semiconductor technology, biomedical devices, image processing, wireless communications engineering and acoustic signal processing. Our research degrees are available at both the Masters (M.Eng) and Doctorate (PhD) levels. As a department we believe strongly in collaboration with other faculties within the college and with other colleges.
TA201 - Higher Certificate in Engineering – Electronic Engineering
TA215 - Bachelor Degree – Energy and Environmental Engineering
TA216 - Bachelor Degree – Engineering – Electronic Engineering
TA221 - Honours Bachelor Degree in Engineering - Electronic Engineering
Master of Engineering Degree in Electronic Engineering
TA 223 - Honours Bachelor of Science - Energy Systems Engineering
