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The article discusses the report from Engineering UK concerning the 1.8 million engineers and technically qualified people that will be needed by 2025. It states that Great Britain will be experiencing an intensifying skills shortage in the engineering sector. It also states that most major engineering firms are making diverse recruitment that encourages applications from women and to people with disabilities.

Reports the increase of employment opportunities following the launch of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program in the United States. Factors that will contribute to the success of JSF; Responsibilities of engineers in the design and construction of JSF; Work to be done for the program's initial phase.

The article offers information on the result of the 2018 salary survey for engineers by the journal "Evaluation Engineering" (EE). Topics discussed include the trends of average salary of engineers from 2014-2018, the location of facilities of the engineers, and the different functions of engineers including design/development, laboratory support, and corporate management. Other topics include the principal job responsibility, job skill acquirement, and electronic devices they use at work.

The article focuses on the challenge faced by aerospace and defense companies in the U.S. in recruiting warfare engineers (EW), along with the role and importance of engineers in the innovation and success of defense companies. It says that companies offer internships that emphasize mentoring and career potential. Pete Gould of Raytheon, a defense contractor company, mentions that they create recruiting activities to help students apply their talent and capabilities.

The article reports that a major job market in the U.S. is being created for early-career engineers with the convergence of Baby Boomer demographics. It is stated that no one is willing to predict when jobs will open up although discussions with power-generation companies are being held summarizing basic career requirements. According to the Center for Energy Workforce Development, 45 percent of engineering jobs in the power-generation business could become vacant. It is mentioned that unprecedented back-to-back drops in yearly U.S. electricity output has been caused by the recession.

The article offers information about online job boards and websites for engineers. According to career experts, websites like Monster.com or CareerBuilder.com, might be useful for entry-level job seekers in non-technical fields. It is stated that one of the problems with career boards is that they advertise career marketing services disguised as job notices.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues related to overuse of fossil fuels leading to climate change, availability of job opportunities for engineers and amount of investments being done in Great Britain, for designing driverless cars.

The article presents an advice for aspiring Army engineer officers seeking licensure as professional engineers in the U.S. It discusses the four phases of the professional engineer (PE) application process. The first phase focuses on how to become an engineer-in-training while the second phase involves in filling out the application. Meanwhile, the third stage is studying and preparing for the examinations, and the last is taking and successfully passing the examination.

Employment remains below the 363,000 quarterly average in 2003, putting downward pressure on wages and essentially slamming the lid on engineering compensation in the U.S. in 2004. In fact, according to the "Electronic Design 2004" Reader Profile Survey, the average engineering salary actually dipped 2.3% in 2004 to $84,760. Average total compensation across all job titles and functions now stands at $92,840. According to the survey, base pay rates for design and development engineers were virtually flat in 2004, averaging $82,669 in salary and just over $90,000 in total compensation. INSET: GLASS CEILING SHOWS SIGN OF CRACKING.

Presents a guide on the 'Engineering Recruitment Show' at the National Motorcycle Museum, NEC in Birmingham, England. List of exhibitors; Schedule of the opening hours; Components of the show.

Reports the demand for software and systems engineers in the aerospace industry United States. Description of the vacant positions; Job opportunities created by the September 11 terrorist attacks; Changes in the jobs and skills needed in the industry. INSETS: NORTHROP GRUMMAN JSF HIRING TO PEAK IN 2003.;PARKER AEROSPACE SEEKING PEOPLE TO PRODUCE ACTUATORS....

Focuses on the top employers of design engineers in the United States as listed in the annual compilation of manufacturers of `Design News' magazine for 1999. Trend in mergers and acquisitions among manufacturers; Estimated employment of engineers by the manufacturers; Trend in the hiring of specialists.

Describes the preference of design engineers for contract engineering or job shopping. Benefits of job shopping; Comparison of salary between in-house engineers and contractors; Personal benefits offered by contracting service firms. INSET: Independence day.

Focuses on how design engineers are coping with more work and a growing need for information based on the findings of a study conducted by Design News (Periodical) conducted by Simmons Market Research. Information on the average number of projects design engineers work on annually; Examination of the more important challenges facing engineers; Details on the key markets for engineering design work. INSETS: How the study was conducted;Engineers have their say.

Presents a ranking of the top 100 employers of engineers as of 1994. Major products; Sales; Design centers; Specialties in demand; Job outlook; Entry salary; Contact address; Major benefits. INSETS: Poll of payrolls.;Firms to watch.;Needed: Reader input..

Reports on the state of the job market for engineers in the United States. Major lay-offs in large companies; Reasons for restructuring of companies; Prospects for design engineers. INSETS: Firms to keep an eye on.;Rolling out the payrolls..

Reports on how concurrent engineering is revolutionizing product development and on the unchanged importance of design engineers. Clear trends; Changes which affect status; Down the learning curve; Numerous benefits; Tools help the process; Continuous evolution.

The article discusses on the things to be done to move defense engineers into civilian work. It is said that defense engineers today face unique problems converting to civilian work. Some civilian employers feel that 47 years of cold war bred a defense establishment with long product-development cycles, unlimited budgets and too much bureaucracy. INSET: Engeneering casualty list.

Looks into some of the cities in the U.S. considered to have a high employment opportunities for engineers. Job growth in the cities; Economic outlook; Chances for engineers working in these cities. INSET: Seattle: No also-ran.

The article discusses the suitability of properly trained ex-military personnel for project manager positions in the process industries. It mentions the imminent shortage of engineers in Great Britain as many of them will be retiring or moving up to more senior positions. The British government's plan to ask ex-military personnel with an engineering background to enter the oil and gas sector is described. The importance of developing formalized project management training and skills is cited.

Corrections are presented to a table on employment of engineers and scientists in the article "Does Not Compute" published in the June 10, 2013 issue.

Focuses on the employment of engineers in the U.S. in different engineering fields. Search for engineers with experience in wireless networks, RF and electromagnetics and thermal dynamics; Demand for powertrain and electrical engineers; Decline of engineering graduates.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues, including "In Space to Stay, But in a Different Way" about business in space in the April 2, 2012 issue; "What Shortage of Engineers?" by Madhu Unnikrishnan in the April 9, 2012 issue; and "Ready to Lift" about the U.S. defense budget in the April 2, 2012 issue.

The author offers opinions on U.S. education. It is argued that the common beliefs that the U.S. faces a shortage of engineering students and that its students score poorly in science and mathematics are incorrect. A survey conducted by college teachers B. Lindsay Lowell and Hal Salzman finding that there is an oversupply of college graduates in engineering related disciplines compared to the job openings in those fields is cited in support of the argument.

An interview is presented with Don Lane, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the machine tool manufacturing company Makino. Lane states that his industry will be affected by the long-term growth of aerospace industries. He discusses his company's production of machine tools for cutting titanium. Lane says that Makino faces a continual labor supply problem due to a workforce primarily composed of mechanical and software engineers.

The article announces that engineer and designer Cecil Balmond has left the engineering firm Arup to begin his own practice.

The article discusses the National Engineering & Construction Recruitment Exhibition at National Exhibition Centre Ltd (NEC) in Birmingham, England on November 24-25, 2017.

Reports the plan to Lockheed Martin Corp. to contract its engineering talent from other companies in the United States. Disadvantages of the approach to engineers; Issues to be answered regarding contract terms.

The article focuses on engineering profession in Great Britain. Topics discussed include the role of Professional Engineering Institutions (PEIs) and the Royal Academy of Engineering to bring about change in the engineering profession, training needed for proper financial management of assets, steps to recruit engineers who currently have no formal affiliation with the profession, and introduction of a new grade of engineering member.

Cites figures from the Engineering Manpower Commission of the American Assn. of Engineering Societies which found US engineering unemployment jumped to 4.2 percent last year. About 1.85 million engineers had jobs in the US in the first quarter of 1991 compared to 1.77 million in the third quarter of 1992.

The article discusses the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects employment growth for engineers between 2016 to 2026. It mentions that expected increase in new jobs for engineers that are projected to be for civil engineers, mechanical and industrial engineers. It also mentions that the largest number of jobs for engineers are related to the production of computer and electronic products, transportation equipment, and machinery within manufacturing.

The article focuses on the proper job training needs by young engineers to survive in the engineering industry. It mentions the 2017 Salary and Career Report which asked senior engineers regarding the skill-level training to entry level engineers and how their education should be handled properly. It also mentions the many complaints from senior engineers regarding the lack of skills found in the young talents.

The article offers information on the impact of the import tax imposed by the U.S. Department of Commerce on the jets. Topics discussed include problems in the sales of C-Series jet by Bombardier; bad impact of import tax on Delta Airlines and engineering jobs; and plan of Bombardier vowed to fight the ruling since the magnitude of the proposed duty was absurd and divorced from the reality about the financing of aircraft programmes.

The author stresses the need of professional engineers to ask themselves where they want to be in their careers in 2017. She describes the December 2016 event Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) Silicon Valley, including its speakers, panel discussions and companies that will be on the ESC expo floor to answer questions from the participants. She says every technical session and tutorial of this event is designed to give engineers an edge as they get ready for 2017.

The article discusses concern and frustration arising among engineers from not being rewarded for their hard work and consistent performance in an organization, and offers suggestions on how to deal with this situation. It mentions that employees faces several problems such as not increasing salary and periodic promotion. It also mentions the need of working harder and fulfilling the demands of the organization.

The article reviews the exhibition "National Engineering & Construction Recruitment Exhibition" for engineers at Birmingham, Alabama from November 25-26, 2016.

The article offers information related to the Talent Retention Solution (TRS), an initiative that was launched to help engineers in the aerospace and defense sector to find jobs. TRS has 7,000 engineers and is supported by employers such as automobile company Rolls-Royce, defense, multinational security and aerospace company, BAE Systems and aerospace and defense corporation, Airbus.

The article discusses the recruitment at British warhead manufacturer Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE). AWE's manager of engineering graduate development programme Greg McNally relates that a third of their 6,000 employees are engineers from disciplines including mechanical, electrical and chemical. He adds that employees handle design and manufacture nuclear deterrent. It adds that AWE require applicants for the highest level of security clearance from the Great Britain Ministry of Defence.

An interview with Patrick Kniveton, president of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), is presented. He discusses his job role, his work to promote the message of pride among engineers and his visits to small engineering firms. He also focuses on the status of British engineers, the importance of engineering for the economy and employing engineering technicians. He also mentions the increase in membership in the IMechE and the impact of IMechE job role on his life.

The article focuses on the job opportunities for engineers at Boston Lodge in Boston, England in maintaining and recreating old locomotives. It states that the locomotives are central parts of the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways, the narrow gauge railways connecting Caernarfon, and Porthmadog in Wales. It mentions that the lodge provides to gain experience of heritage train travel excursions in England.

The article discusses the developments in the labor sector in Australia. It claims that there is a skills shortage in the country but a huge number of overseas-qualified engineers cannot find work in the country. The opinion of Brisbane North Institute's Anita Lamb-Nicholls on the situation of foreign engineers in Australia is also cited.

The article presents information about Support Network, which is a personal advice service and a financial benevolent fund for the members of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Great Britain. As stated, the Support Network assists working engineers and their families regarding issues such as employment coaching and legal advice. It is added that those members who come to Support Network for help are put in touch with Chiumento, a Human Resource consultancy.

The article focuses on the lack of applicants for engineering roles at the energy companies operating in the North Sea. It states that energy firms wanting to exploit more gas and oil in the North Sea are finding hard times to fill the specialist roles. It adds that the recruitment problem for engineers is believed to be the result of students' perception that engineering industries are not exciting, sexy, nor current. INSET: 'OFFSHORE WORK IS SO EXCITING'.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including the installation of heat pumps in insulated Great Britain buildings in the October 20, 2010 issue, the effect of skilled British engineers shortage to the employment of foreign engineers in the October 6, 2010 issue, and the poor use of thermostats in the September 22, 2010 issue.

This article examines the value of freelancers and contractors to engineering companies during challenging times. Freelance engineers add a much needed flexibility to the permanent workforce and allow businesses to manage the demands of time. According to Geeta Thakorial of Granherne UK, freelancers provide new ideas and greater objectivity. The author concludes that adding a team of freelancers to compliment the permanent workforce is as important as managing an effective freelance/client relationship.

The article presents the perspective of a graduating student in materials engineering to choose between graduate school or industry. Particular focus is given to learning from experience which will help students in decision making. It offers advise such as learn from other people, find out for yourself, and discover your passions.

The article discusses employment trends to watch for by graduates in Great Britain in 2010. It offers an overview of the job market situation from 2007 to 2009. Prior to the collapse of Lehman Brothers, leading employers in the country declared its recruitment targets for 2009 but by January, graduate posts were cancelled or postponed. The number of graduate of vacancies from 2007 to 2009 fell in key industries and business sectors, with engineers being the hardest hit. For 2010, it is expected that 12% more graduates than in 2009 will be recruited.

The article introduces a series of articles about five engineering teams who have remained on top of the job-skills pyramid in 2009. They include Intrinsity Cortex-A8 Fastcore team, MontaVista Software Real-Fast Linux team, Numonyx Alverstone Phase-Change-Memory team, Synopsys DesignWare SuperSpeed USB 3.0 IP team and the Xilinx Virtex-6/Spartan 6 team. These teams were selected as finalists for the Innovator of the Year award.