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Research Complex Analysis Complex Design Development Manufacturing Test and Evaluation Routine Design Production Operation, Service, And Maintenance Distribution and Sales Four Year College Program Two and Four Year College Program More Mathematical Less Mathematical (Both in college and on the job) Source: American Society for Mechanical Engineers Engineering and Engineering Technology -Two Different Career Paths-
Research Discover Truths Find Uses
Analysis Design Anticipate Problems Prevent Dissatisfaction Adaptation of Ideas Cost Consideration Time Consideration
Development Employ Principles Producing a Working Process or Assembly Utilization Patents
Manufacturing Coordinate People, Materials, Equipment Establish Assembly Line
Test and Evaluation Secure Evidence Draw Conclusion Apply to Specifications
Production Application of Drawings and Models Estimating and Billing Scheduling Supervision
Operation, Service and Maintenance Equipment Repair Expansion Planning Regulating Machinery Evaluation of Equipment and Needs Supervise Out-Sourcing
Distribution and Sales Presentations of Products Logistics of Delivery Customer Service Generation of Product Needs
Complex Analysis Mass Property Analysis Finite Element Analysis Kinematics Vibration Analysis
Routine Design Anticipate Problems Prevent Dissatisfaction Adaptation of Ideas Cost Consideration Time Consideration
Complex Design Invention and Innovation Mathematical Modeling Prototype Development Optimization and Redesign