1. 1 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering Tom Rebold, MSEE Former JPL Telecom Engineer trebold@mpc.edu Welcome to ENGR1 http://www.mpcfaculty.net/tom_rebold

2. 2 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering AGENDA  Class Overview  Speaker/Tour selection  Introductions/Survey  What is Engineering?  Mars EDL Video  Mars Rover Competition

3. 3 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering Class Overview  This class is intended to: Show you what it’s like to be an engineer Expose you to many aspects/fields of engineering Challenge you with real engineering problems Support your education and career success Instill a sense of professionalism

4. 4 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering Class Content  Readings from textbook  Visiting speakers  Site Tours and college open houses  Craft-stick Bridge competition  Lots of Engineering Videos (see syllabus)  Weekly assignments  3 Quizzes  Final Design Competition (or exam)

5. 5 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering Possible Speakers  Kevin Gilman, former MPC, ME CalPoly, Chief Engineer, Lansmont  Tad Masek, former CSUMB, ME, Light and Motion, NPS  Dennis Jones, MechEngr, HVAC, Plumbing/Fire, Engergy compliance  Martin Hollman, http://www.aircraftdesigns.com/index.html http://www.aircraftdesigns.com/index.html  R. Wayne Johnson, Architect/Civil Engineer  Steven Jacobs, SJAutomation, Commercial Robotics

6. 6 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering Possible Tours  Light and Motion  Bestor Engineering  MBARI  Granite Construction (Watsonville)  Lansmont Corp  SJ Automation(Marina)

7. 7 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering My Career—an Overview  MIT 1987, BS & MS in EECS  ’83-’87 Research Assistant, Lincoln Labs  ’87 JPL Deep Space Network, System Engr  ’93 Radio Science Data Analyst  ’97 CommTech, McMurdo, Antarctica  ’98 Satellite Telecom Engineer  ’00 MPC CSIS and Engineering Instructor

8. 8 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering “My other car is on Mars” Driving a robot on another planet (and other detours in Engineering) Tom Rebold, Monterey Peninsula College

9. 9 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering How do you get a cool job?  It starts at your age What are your dreams? Who are your role models? The mind makes real what it dwells on most  Me:

10. 10 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering MIT: A drink from the firehose

11. 11 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering My First Job: The Deep Space Network

12. 12 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering May ‘97: Yucatan

13. 13 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering June/July 1997: The Pathfinder Landing  Pathfinder 360 Fish Eye Donna Shirley Rover Manager

14. 14 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering Pathfinder Entry Signal Reception

15. 15 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering September ‘97: Off to Antarctica

16. 16 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering March ’98 Needing a change… 29 Palms Sea Dragon Field Exercise

17. 17 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering Words of Wisdom  You all have unknown talents  Stay balanced!  Happiness is when you find them and give them to others  You will create your own future!

18. 18 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering What is Engineering?  Two Types of Definitions Career Based Functional  Career Description Engineering is a CAREER and a PROFESSION –Requires Special Education, Training, and Experience For a Working Lifetime of Practice –Not Quite Analogous to Physicians & Attorneys  License NOT required to Practice in Most Cases

19. 19 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering What is Engineering? Cont.1  Best “Professional” Analogy → Certified Public Accountant (CPA)  Licenses Granted by States Must Meet Strict Educational, Practice, and Testing Criteria to Earn the Professional Engineer (P.E.) Title  Currently  2x10 6 Engineers in the USA About 18% Hold Professional Licenses  http://www.dca.ca.gov/pels/sunset/98sunset.pdf 01/22/99 http://www.dca.ca.gov/pels/sunset/98sunset.pdf

20. 20 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering P.E. Exclusives  Some Engineering Functions can NOT be done by UnLicensed Engineers MOST Civil Engineering Designs MUST be “Signed Off” or “Stamped” by a Registered, Professional Engineer

21. 21 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering What is Engineering? Cont.2  Functional Description: Short Answer = Technical Problem Solving –The Output of ALL Engineering is  The Solution to a Practical Problem  Fulfillment of a Practical Need Long Answer = Practical-Problem Solving Through the Application of the Quantitative (Number-Based) Disciplines –Mathematics –Sciences; e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Biology –Empiricism (Experiments and Tests)

22. 22 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering Engineering Fields  Let’s Make a WhiteBoard List of the Types of Engineers

23. 23 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering What do Engineers Do?  Dozens of Branches of Engineering; The Major Disciplines include:  Civil Engineering (CE) typical Products = Bridges, Buildings, Roadways, Water Systems  Chemical Engineering (ChemE) typical Products = Oil & Gas Refineries

24. 24 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering What Do Engineers Do? Cont.1  Electrical/Electronic Engineering (EE) typical Products = –Integrated Circuits (“computer chips”) –Electricity Distribution (“PG&E”)  Industrial/Manufact. Engineering (IE) typical Products = Efficient Factories  Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) typical Products = High Performance Metals, Ceramics, Composites (graphite)

25. 25 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering What Do Engineers Do? Cont.2  Computer (Science) Engineering (CS) typical Products = Software Code  Mechanical Engineering (ME) typical Products = –Machinery (automobiles, pumps, mach-tools) –Heat & Fluid-Flow Distribution (“HVAC”)

26. 26 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering What Do Engineers Do? Cont.3  BioEngineering – a NEW Discipline “…. a discipline that advances knowledge in engineering, biology and medicine, and improves human health through cross-disciplinary activities that integrate the engineering sciences with the biomedical sciences and clinical (medical) practice” - Whitaker Foundation Some Typical Products –Biomaterials/Tissue Engineering –Biomedical Electronics & Imaging –Biomechanics M0M0 M2M2 M1M1 M3M3 M6M6 M5M5 M4M4 M7M7

27. 27 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering Engineering vs. Science  Let’s Make a WhiteBoard List of the Differences

28. 28 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering Engineering vs. Science  Engineering is Closely Related to Science & Math, but it is NOT the SAME Scientists seek to UNDERSTAND WHAT IS, while Engineers seek to CREATE THAT WHICH NEVER WAS - Theodore von Kármán, CalTech Professor, and the Father of Modern AeroSpace Engineering

29. 29 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering What is COOL about Engineering?  Solving Challenging Problems  Opportunity to DESIGN, BUILD, and TEST Products that People Really Use Engineering is a CREATIVE endeavor –The Root of the Word “Engineer” is Ingenium; Not Engine  Chance to Learn New Things Engineering is about Progress; an Engineer’s Knowledge & Skills progress as well

30. 30 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering What is COOL about Engineering? Cont.1  Working with People That’s Right; Not all Engineers are “Nerds” Complex Technology Must Be Made Useful to the Non-Technical Person Engineers, aside from applied Math/Sci, manage Projects and Organizations –Technical Projects can require the Input of Many People. Project Engineers Manage Activities to  Ensure the Project Meets Technical Requirements  Stay on the Time-Schedule  Stay within the $-Cost-Budget

31. 31 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering What is COOL about Engineering?  Publishing Technical Papers Thousands of Engineering/Technical Journals Publish Results of Engineer’s Analyses, Designs, Experiments

32. 32 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering What is COOL about Engineering? Cont.2  Earning Patents Earning A Patent Requires the Advancement of a Practical Art; This is what Engineers do USA Constitution, Article 1, Section 8 (Powers Granted to Congress): Clause 8: To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries

33. 33 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering What is COOL about Engineering? Cont.2  Engage in Professional Activities Attend/Present-At Technical Conferences Attend Trade-Shows Society Membership (ASCE, IEEE, ASME)  See the World – Engineers often Travel Special Knowledge/Skills Can often ONLY be Transmitted In-Person –Promote/Explain Product to Customers –Install Product, Train Users –  -Site Product-Testing

34. 34 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering The Bottom Line  There are VERY FEW Academic Disciplines Where One Can Move Into PRIVATE INDUSTRY with A Bachelor of Science (4yr) Degree TWO Primary Categories –Engineering –Business Difficult for Most Liberal Arts Disciplines Somewhat Easier for the Sciences

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37. 37 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering Job (dis)Satisfaction  Satisfaction Factors 1.Challenging work assignments 2.Work environment and colleagues 3.Constantly changing technology 4.Good compensation 5.Good job security  DISsatifaction Factors 1.Too much nonengineering work 2.Lack of support from management 3.Uncertainty in job market 4.Poor compensation 5.No potential for advancement 22004 National Survey of Mechanical Design Engrs

38. 38 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering Engineering is Fun (Really...☺)  An overwhelming majority of survey takers, 91%, feel that engineering is FUN. Their reasons include the chance to tackle challenging problems and something different every day. "I like solving problems, being the hero." "I get paid to break things." "So many challenges! New stuff to play with around every corner." "I love proving others wrong." "I'm like a kid in a candy shop.“ “Engineering Rocks”

39. 39 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering Robots at Monterey Peninsula College MAST 296.6 ROV Competition

40. 40 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering ENGR 50 Robotics 1 Unit Class Starts Friday! 345-6PM for 12 weeks

41. 41 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering A Simulated Mars Rover

42. 42 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering Mars Sequencing Team (You)  Develop a sequence to take Rover to visit a rock (or three)  Five tries (1 per “Sol”)  Your Command Sequence is made of Letters: FFrBbRFfLlFLFQ

43. 43 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering Sequence Key:  f = 2 inches forward  b = 2 inches backward  l = 20 – 30 degrees left  r = 20 – 30 degress right  F = 10 – 12 inches forward  B = 10 – 12 inches backward  L = 80 – 100 degrees left  R = 80 – 100 degrees right  All measurements are approximate!

44. 44 Tom Rebold, MSEE Introduction to Engineering Happy Driving!