A guide to the major types of Electrical Engineering jobs, which are popular in India.
Pompa Sen
Electrical engineers are those with a degree in electrical engineering or electronic engineering. Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of electrical equipment.
Electrical Technicians
Role- They construct and maintain machines and equipment that uses electricity to operate. Average starting salary: From 3.6 Lakhs
Role- Electrical engineers write technical specifications, oversee prototype development, run tests and develop project reports. Average starting salary: From 3 Lakhs
Electrical Engineer/Design Engineer
Hardware Engineer
Role- They design and compile components like computer processors, hard drives, circuit boards, fans, routers, graphics cards and memory chips. Average starting salary: From 2.8 Lakhs
Role- They work and manufacturing and energy plants to ensure consistent, efficient and high-quality production processes. Average starting salary: From 3 Lakhs
Controls Engineers
Test Engineers
Role- They observe test runs and make adjustments to the testing process based on results. Average starting salary: From 3.6 Lakhs
Role- They write project proposals, project budgetary restrictions, hire contractors, develop project schedules and oversee employee productivity. Average starting salary: From 4.6 Lakhs
Electrical Project Manager
Electrical Designer
Role- They review the space available in a building, machine or product and create safe circuitry systems. Average starting salary: From 4.2 Lakhs
Role- The create designs for airplanes, helicopters, missiles and other flying apparatuses.
Average starting salary: From 4 Lakhs
Aeronautical Engineer
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