A Maintenance Engineer’s role involves installing and setting up various systems in an organisation and overseeing the operation of all relevant equipment. Therefore, he work requires the direct application of a variety of procedures, policies and practices.. Maintenance Engineering is also termed variously as Plant Engineering or Reliability Engineering.

Key attributes required to qualify for this position include possessing skills to diagnose and repair the system’s technical problems, tackling equipment failures, and maintaining records of all concerned repairs. In short, a Maintenance Engineer needs to be very familiar with working on machine tool/plant breakdown repairs, calibration, planned scheduled maintenance and all associated tasks, within the Maintenance functions.

Prospective maintenance engineers should be self-motivated and must be able to work without direct supervision. Good communication skills are essential within the working team as this will help to build a healthy relationship with the customers.

Maintenance Engineering has various areas of specialisation.Compensation packages are linked entirely to a person’s capabilities and expertise in those areas.

A Manufacturing Engineer’s chief function is to ensure smooth operation of the manufacturing process. It involves the assembly, testing and implementation of technical know-how and related processes that result in the conversion of a product on paper into its real-time, practical production. This position requires the aspirant to have an analytical bent of mind that constantly works out new and innovative solutions to problems commonly experienced during the manufacturing processes.

Other key functions include the execution of solutions for improvements in safety, quality, productivity and costs, designing and preparing drawings of new equipment, modifications to existing equipment, development of tools for new processes, and assisting in the maintenance and improvement of such tooling.

A manufacturing engineer is also responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the documentation of both the existing and modified manufacturing processes. Finding ways to reduce production costs and work towards constant improvement in the quality of products are other essential functions. The role also demands offering support to all other departments as and when the need arises.

A Marine Engineer designs all kinds of ships and ship machinery. These include high-speed passenger ferries, naval ships, aircraft carriers and even submarines. Marine engineers are also closely involved with the design of ship engines, diesel engines, steam turbines, gas turbines and nuclear reactors. Other vital responsibilities include designing and installing an entire array of intricate ship inner workings, including onboard mechanical, electrical, fluid, control, heating and ventilation systems.

Various areas of specialisation like, designing, ocean navigating, machinery and marine equipment are available for those who wish to pursue a career in this industry.

An innovative mind, an in-depth knowledge of the practical applications of science and technology, knowledge of machines and tools, , and well-versed in Math and Physics, including the laws of fluids, materials and atmospheric dynamics are essential prerequisites

Regular conducting of tests and inspection of equipment and services to evaluate their quality and performance, critical thinking, the ability to select the right tools and equipment, business acumen and shrewd judgment, and above all, problem-solving skills to implement solutions are additional requisites of a successful Marine Engineer.

A bachelor’s degree in marine engineering is essential for all those planning to enter this industry.

Compensation is excellent and individuals with advanced training and the ability to grasp the tricks of the trade quickly can attain senior positions within a short span of time.

A Materials Engineer designs, develops and improves materials like metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. They design, structural materials for the construction industry, develop automotive materials for cars, and test aerospace materials for aircrafts, bio-medical materials for replacement body parts, and sports materials for leisure and communication materials.

The areas of specialization are varied and include construction, construction engineering, building services, electronics, shipbuilding, aerospace, power generation, railways, electronics, and vehicle and consumer goods manufacture. Material engineers can also undertake research and development, manufacturing and installation services.

A Material Engineer should have a logical mind, be proficient in maths, science and its applications, and must possess excellent communication skills.

A degree in engineering is a must, though persons already employed in a similar industry can advance with further training and knowledge.

Incorporated engineers can use their detailed knowledge and understanding of current engineering applications to develop and apply modern technology to engineering projects.

Material engineers can advance to the position of team leaders depending entirely on their performance.

Mechanical Engineering is the application of physical principles for producing useful devices, objects, machines and other mechanical devices. A Mechanical Engineer is mainly responsible for the development, design, production and marketing of machines and this is done in tandem with a team. He/She is also responsible for running installation and product plants.

The areas of specialisation in mechanical engineering are varied and range from product design and manufacturing to marine engineering, naval architecture, refrigeration engineering, energy systems, vehicle engineering and energy management.

Preparation of project deliverables including reports, drawings, specifications, contract documents and exposure to project management wherever possible are part of a mechanical engineer’s responsibilities.

An excellent knowledge of mechanical engineering equipment, good communication skills, and a thorough knowledge of CAD and CAM are the qualifying traits for a Mechanical Engineer.

With emerging technologies like bio-technology, the scope of mechanical engineering is growing by leaps and bounds. Furthermore, Mechanical Engineering offers extra opportunities because a degree in mechanical engineering can be applied to other mechanical specialties as well.

Openings in this industry come with excellent remuneration and growth advancements depend totally on individual performance.

A PC Engineer is responsible for the sale and installation of a full range of IT systems within an organization, from servers and desktop workstations to PCs and network installations.

This role requires the individual to constantly provide ongoing status of the IT infrastructure, meet project deadlines, and submit all work order completion documentation to the Management.

A Project Control Engineer is also responsible for responding to technical problems faced by users, providing advice, assessing problems, and preparing defective parts for shipment to manufacturers for relevant repairs. Other functions include being responsible for the implementation of project control procedures, and training and mentoring sub-ordinate staff members.

A degree in a related field is one of the pre-requisites for this position. Knowledge of relevant systems and a desire to constantly upgrade knowledge in sync with advancing technology will help prospective aspirants to progress at a quick pace.

Rewards and incentives are attractive and are performance based.