The document discusses the role and skills of an engineer. It defines an engineer as someone who applies scientific knowledge for the benefit of humanity by creatively designing solutions. An engineer uses math and science to build new things, while a scientist conducts research. The document outlines the technical and intellectual skills needed in engineering, such as problem-solving, communication, and design. It also lists qualities of great engineers like courage and a thirst for knowledge.
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Engineer and Its skills
1. AN ENGINEER
And
Its Skills
Presented By:-
Vikram Gurjar
VII sem , EE
2. CONTENT
World Without Engineering
Who is an Engineer?
Difference between Engineer And Scientist
Some Great Engineers
Qualities of an Engineer
Essential Skills
Intellectual Skills
4. WHO IS AN ENGINEER?
An engineer is one who effectively adapts the
findings of science to the use of man
A person specifically trained and experienced in
planning and developing the structures and devices,
and in supervising the processes for the benefit of
mankind
Engineers are involved in the implementation,
application, design, development and management
of projects and processes
5. DEFINITION OF AN ENGINEER
AN ENGINEER EFFECTIVELY ADAPTS FINDINGS OF
SCIENCE TO THE USE OF MAN
HE IS THE VITAL LINK BETWEEN SCIENCE AND SOCIETY
6. MAKING OF A MODERN ENGINEER
The dynamic & fast changing world demands
a more complex role for an engineer.
Besides technical skills, they must be good in
non-technical skills like
Communication
Problem solving
Management
9. SOME GREAT ENGINEERS
Leonardo da Vinci: Many- sided genius
Galileo : The father of mechanics
Bessemer: Converter to make cheap steel
Edison: The electric bulb
Thomson: A. C. transformer
Goodyear: Vulcanized rubber
Diesel: Automobile engine
Bell: Telephone
Ford and Benz: Automobiles
Langley and Wrights brothers: Flying
10. SOME GREAT INDIAN ENGINEERS
Mokshagundam Visweswaraya Father of Indian
Engineering
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Father of Indian Rocketry
Narayana Murthy Founder of Infosys
Sam Pitroda Force behind the IT revolution in India
M. N. Dastur Designer of steel plants
Brahm Prakash Atomic energy metallurgist
11. QUALITIES OF ENGINEERS
Courage and integrity
Thirst for knowledge
Imagination
Capacity for sound judgment
Accuracy of thought and action
Instinct for economy
Aptitude for leadership
Ingeniousness
Capacity for hard work
Ability to think and speak lucidly
12. ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF AN ENGINEER
Technical knowledge and skills
Intellectual skills
Attitudes
Standards of Engineering practice
Business practices
International & national history and culture
Proficiency in languages
13. TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Science fundamentals
Engineering fundamentals & application
Probability & Statistics
Computer science & technology
Engineering practice
14. INTELLECTUAL SKILLS
Logical thinking
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Design skills
Organizational, management and
administrative skills