Engineers are the persons who are having technical skills and are full of practical knowledge and correctness that is basically required. Fields like mechanical, chemical, civil, electrical, electronic, communication, telecommunication, industrial, aeronautics branches as well as air-conditioning and refrigeration, automobile servicing, appliances servicing, computer maintenance and repair are covered in the training of Engineers.

Engineering technicians can opt for degree by clearing out exams conducted by the Institutes namely Institute of Engineers, Aeronautical Society of India, Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, etc. Diploma is also studied by Engineering Technicians.

Nature of Work

Civil engineering technician

The major task performed by Civil engineering technicians are supervision, surveying, collecting data, planning and designing.

Aeronautical engineering technician

These engineering technicians have to gain diploma in aircraft maintenance engineering from the institute of aeronautical engineering. These technicians have to work under engineers and gets job in government production unit, airlines, research organization and Airport authority.

Chemical engineering technician

Chemical engineers and chemists are supported by Chemical engineering technician. They get the jobs in chemical industries that produce paints, fertilizers, plastics, detergents, synthetic fibers, industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, petroleum, aerospace, metals, electronics, automotive and construction industries.

Work Environment

The job to be performed by technicians requires high skills, patience and meticulousness. They have to work for the whole day in research labs, client’s premises and shop floor.

Employment Avenues

Technicians have to work under direct control of engineers and are employed in all areas but as shop floor workers. Employment opportunities of technician are there in fields like public sector industries, defense and also private manufacturing industries hires them for job.