PS: 08/23/24: Engineering Job Functions

Which of the following is primarily the responsibility of engineers during the design and development phase?

• Managing project budgets and timelines

• Creating detailed plans and specifications for products or systems

• Conducting safety inspections of completed structures

• Maintaining machinery and equipment

What is a key job function of an engineer during the analysis and testing phase?

• Sketching initial design concepts

• Building prototypes without testing them

• Evaluating whether a design meets safety and performance standards

• Communicating project plans to clients

In project management, which of the following tasks would an engineer be responsible for?

• Writing the code for software applications

• Overseeing the construction of a project to ensure it stays on schedule

• Developing new chemical processes for manufacturing

• Designing the electrical circuitry of a device

Which of the following best describes a job function in Research and Development (R&D) for engineers?

• Managing the daily operations of a manufacturing plant

• Testing existing products to ensure quality

• Innovating and creating new technologies or processes

• Repairing malfunctioning equipment in the field

What is the main goal of the maintenance and operations function in engineering?

• Ensuring that systems and equipment operate efficiently and reliably

• Designing new products from scratch

• Conducting market research for new products

• Managing the finances of an engineering project

Which of the following is an example of a job function related to materials engineering?

• Developing a new lightweight alloy for aircraft construction

• Creating financial reports for a construction project

• Managing the schedules of a project team

• Writing software code for automation systems

In which phase of engineering would an engineer be most involved in testing the durability of a prototype?

• Project Management

• Maintenance and Operations

• Design and Development

• Analysis and Testing

Which job function would likely require an engineer to work closely with clients and communicate technical information clearly?

• Analysis and Testing

• Design and Development

• Project Management

• Maintenance and Operations

Employees with careers in __________ keep our future intact! These are the people who unload, inspect, and move new equipment into position. They determine the optimal placement of machines in a plant, assemble machinery, install machinery, repair machinery and perform preventive maintenance. They detect, diagnose and correct minor problems on machinery. They keep the structure of an establishment in good repair. They maintain the smooth operation of refineries, power plants, chemical plants and mills.

• design and pre-construction

• construction

• maintenance/operations

A. Design and Development 1. Ensuring systems and equipment run smoothly and efficiently. B. 2. .C. 3. .D. Maintenance and Operations 4. . Match the following

• Evaluating designs to meet safety stand

• Design and Development

• Overseeing project timelines

• Analysis and Testing

• Ensuring systems and equipment run smoot

• Project Management

• Creating new products, systems

• Maintenance and Operations