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8 Most Important Skills Required for an Engineer

Aditya Chundi

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Skill #1: Knowledge of the core subject

The most basic ingredient that identifies you as an engineer is the knowledge in your field of study. A Mechanical Engineer, for example,
needs to know the basics of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Machine Design, Manufacturing Processes,
CAD/CAE, etc. An awareness of the latest technological developments in your own field of study, like 3D printing & Alternative Energy
techniques for Mechanical Engineers, will build your identity as an engineer further. We suggest you to be updated on the developments
in your field of engineering, irrespective of the career you choose.

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Skill #2: Application of the knowledge

Good grades on your graduation certificate are a reflection of your (curriculum-based) core knowledge, howsoever vague. In spite of that,
why do you think the correlation between job opportunities and grades is very less? It is because of the fact that a good knowledge on any
subject does not warrant the ability to apply it to solve real-time problems. Employers are keen for engineers, who prove that they can call
upon the relevant skills as and when required. We strongly recommend you to start developing projects “that work” to make your
application skills evident.

Skill #3: Information Literacy

We, and also the employers, understand very well (from personal experience, of course!) that a limited time of 4 years is not sufficient to
learn and excel in everything that the industry demands from an engineer. Moreover, new "jobs" demanding new skills are being created
every year. It is, therefore, very essential to be an information literate. Information literacy is the ability to identify the need for
information and find resources (online/offline) to start and finish a project from scratch.

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Skill #4: Analytical & Creative thinking

Look around. Some of the most amazing gadgets and technologies are creative and, sometimes, simple engineering solutions to daily
problems, starting from the smartphone to e-commerce. As engineers, you are expected to be creative enough to come up with innovative
ideas and analytical enough to link knowledge from different areas to solve problems. Tinker with every new idea you encounter.
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Skill #5: Multi-disciplinary exposure

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The contemporary workplace makes it inevitable for engineers to work in inter-disciplinary teams with projects that involve skills and
tasks that are multi-disciplinary in nature. For example, an electronics engineer needs to work in a team consisting of computer engineers,
designers, project managers and marketing managers etc. for a project in mobile technology. A basic understanding of these different
divisions in the work will make his/her life easier.

Skill #6: Acquaintance with Computers & IT

The world is now transformed into a place where an understanding of computers and gadgets is no more a trade-skill, but a life-skill. A
working knowledge in at least one programming language, the internet, mobile and web apps, social media etc. is as essential as
proficiency in English.

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Skill #7: Familiarity with Industry Standards

There is an evident gap, reported by numerous studies, between the academic standards in engineering colleges and the actual operating
conditions in the industry. Young engineers feel overwhelmed due to the sudden change in working conditions right from the technologies
being used to the operating procedures of the organization they (want to) become part of and it reflects in their performance. Learning
industry-certified courses is one elegant solution to handle this misalignment.

Skill #8: Passion for learning

The last and the most important characteristic that will make you not only a better engineer but a better person is the never-ending spirit
for learning. Many eminent personalities (and "gods") are of the opinion that the day a human being stops learning is the day he dies! Let
this single mantra drive your life and you will be successful at whatever you take up.

How to achieve above skills?

Building projects hands-on and learning while building the projects will increase your experience on the theoretical concepts that you
have learnt. Building projects is a great way to achieve the above skills and you get to acquire all of them through the incremental
learning and have fun at the same time too. For this, we at Skyfi Labs have launched online project-based courses through which you can

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learn and build exciting projects at your own convenience. You can choose projects on various technologies like Robotics, Electrical,
Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics.

8 Most Important Skills Required for an Engineer

Skyfi Labs
• Published: 2013-12-06 • Last Updated: 2021-03-09

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