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On National Retro Day, let’s take a delightful trip down memory lane! 🕰️📻🎮 Career and Technical Education (CTE)—once considered a retro path—is now making a cool comeback. 🌟 In the days of yore, CTE was all about hands-on skills, vocational training, and practical knowledge. These were the realms where students honed their craft, learned real-world skills, and prepared for the workforce. 🛠️🔥 Fast forward to today, and CTE is experiencing a renaissance. Here’s why it’s cooler than ever: High Demand: The job market craves skilled professionals. From electricians to graphic designers, CTE programs provide a direct pipeline to fulfilling careers. 💼 Tech Integration: CTE isn’t stuck in the past. It’s embracing cutting-edge technology. Robotics, cybersecurity, 3D printing—you name it! Students get to tinker with the latest gadgets and gear. 🤖💡 Creativity Rules: CTE isn’t just about nuts and bolts. It’s a canvas for creativity. Imagine designing video games, crafting culinary masterpieces, or producing music. The possibilities are endless! 🎮🍳🎵 College, Career, and Military Readiness: CTE celebrates diverse pathways. Apprenticeships, certifications, and associate degrees lead to meaningful careers too. 🌐🔗 So, whether you’re fixing engines, coding apps, or whipping up a soufflé, know that CTE is both retro and ultra-modern. It’s the fusion of old-school wisdom and futuristic flair. 🚀✨ Cheers to all the pathways available to our students, both "retro" and new. 🙌 Keep rocking! —it’s all part of the cool CTE vibe. 🎩🔧👩🔬 P.S. If you find a vintage toolbox, give it a nod of respect! 🛠️👏

🚀 Diving into the Deep End of Electronics Design 🚀Ever wondered what it's transitioning from electronics theory to actual design and development? This journey is not just about applying what I've learned in textbooks. It's about embracing the unpredictability of real-world engineering problems. As a student, the shift from theoretical knowledge to hands-on experience has been exhilarating. Challenges like optimizing circuit efficiency or reducing noise in electronic systems have transformed from abstract concepts into tangible, solvable puzzles. It’s a constant cycle of learning, applying, and evolving. But here's the thing - I believe learning is a two-way street. I'm curious to know, how did you bridge the gap between theory and practice in your engineering career? Let's share and inspire the next wave of engineers! #Engineering #ElectronicsDesign #InternshipJourney #HandsOnExperience

Experiential Learning Activity on "IOT-based Systems" in the department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Indian Students, Altium® has just dropped the next big thing to revolutionize your skill set! 🚀 The Altium Student Labs... Similar to Apple's back-to-school discounts, Altium offers students free access to industry-standard PCB design software, comprehensive training resources, and hands-on projects. This opportunity will help you gain practical skills, build technical expertise, and develop confidence in electronics design—all for free through Altium Student Labs. Are you pursuing electronics, communication, or electrical engineering? This is your moment to elevate your academic and professional journey with Altium Student Labs! Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, just starting out, or aiming to sharpen your practical skills, Altium Student Labs is your ticket to success. Here’s what you’ll gain: 1. Practical skills in electronics design 2. Hands-on experience with professional tools 3. A certification that sets you apart in the job market I'll guide you through the setup—from signing up to installing Altium Designer and accessing all the training you need. Plus, I’ll share how Altium has shaped my career and how it can do the same for you. Altium is becoming more than just software; it’s a pathway to internships, scholarships, and a successful career in electronics and hardware design. Don't miss out on this game-changing opportunity! 🎥 Watch the video and start your journey today! https://lnkd.in/gE_G7C6Q 📢 Key Topics: Empowering Indian students with Altium Student Labs Step-by-step setup guide Exploring Altium Designer software Accessing free training materials & certification How Altium can shape your career 👉 Ready to dive in? Click here to sign up: https://lnkd.in/gyMM5zsN #AltiumStudentLabs #PCBDesign #ElectronicsEngineering #CareerInElectronics #IndianStudents #AltiumDesigner #EngineeringEducation

As far as I can remember, I had a compelling interest in electricity, mechanical devices, and electronics. As child, I would try to use scrap parts to make things, sometimes my efforts actually worked. As I keep trying, not always successfully, and got older, I could make more complicated things including electronics. I didn't always do it alone; I had a few informal mentors along the way. My dad would help with the mechanics, but not with electronics, so that I had to work out myself until ran into some more difficult issues. With my 1974 25W power amplifier kit, I was over my head (13-14yrs old) and needed help debugging my bad soldering job. A neighbor that my grandfather knew assigned one of his electronic tech students to help me fix this amplifier. It is still working. In high school, I finally had formal training in electronics where I learned Ohm's law, transistor amplifiers (I needed this earlier), and how to fix CRT TV's (watch out for the flyback transformer). So, declaring my college major was not a problem for me. So why am telling you this? School will be starting soon, and I encourage you to consider mentoring or coaching a FLL Legos team, FLL robotics team, VEX robotics, Science Fair mentor or a judge, and/or any other STEM related activities at your local schools. It will be challenging, but a lot of fun for you too (except for an occasional surly know-it-all teenager). I am sure that you have similar stories and realize the importance of cultivating the next generation of engineers. Would I have become an engineer without these people and others who helped me along the way? Maybe. Did their mentoring ignite my younger self’s interests and enthusiasm for engineering, absolutely! 

[ Technical ] It’s a little contrarian to think this, but here we go. While I agree we need technical people to be able to communicate and collaborate, I also think we need technical people to want to do the technical work.  The purpose of an engineering degree – or any degree with a technical focus – should be that the graduate can do the engineering, science, or technical work. The reasons for getting an engineering degree should not be specifically to be a manager or CEO.  Engineers should want to design, build, maintain, solve problems, create new innovations, or better yet, all of those.  #100wordsaday (7Sept2020)

INTERN | We'd like to introduce our newest intern Dylan Oxenbridge. Dylan is a 4th year Electrical Engineering student at the University of Wollongong and has been an intern with SCT for the last three months. We sat down with Dylan to catch up about his time with us. "At SCT, I am working as part of Project Maxwell to create a new and improved digital RockSHIELD system. I am responsible for the firmware development of the new system, which is an ESP32 based device that is programmed with Python." "There are many enjoyable aspects to my role and working at SCT. Firstly, being able to have a fair amount of creative freedom while pursuing my interest in embedded programming and electronics is incredibly fulfilling. Additionally, being able to come into the office every day and face new challenges, learn something new, and collaborate as a team to get the project up and running is an extremely rewarding experience." "One of the major aspects of this project is moving from an older microcontroller architecture to a newer one. This has brought on significant challenges in that we must maintain backwards compatibility, while redesigning the new system in a different programming language for a different microcontroller. To overcome this, I have read the previous systems documentation and source code and created a new implementation specification to be able to use the new system as a drop-in replacement with the currently existing server infrastructure." "A highlight during my time at SCT has been seeing this project come alive from the start. Witnessing the transformation of a project our team has worked on into a tangible instrumentation product is truly fulfilling." "In terms of career goals, I aspire to improve my embedded programming abilities as it is something I deeply enjoy. I would also like to become a more well-rounded engineer and delve into circuit/pcb design. Outside of career and academic pursuits, I enjoy learning about languages, history and culture. I spend my free time studying Mandarin Chinese, trail hiking with friends, and cooking. My family has always been a source of support and inspiration for me, shaping my values and instilling a strong work ethic." It's been a pleasure having Dylan on board and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for him. #ourpeople #intern #engineering #electrical #instrumentation #python #mining #geotechnical #uow

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👋 Meet Our Team: Andreas Dirksen – Working Student Test Stand Engineering, Hanover | Germany. (By the way, we have openings for students! Find out more at the bottom of this post.)   ***💬******    “Choosing to study Computer Engineering was driven by a lifelong fascination with the inner workings of technology. It wasn't long before I realized the crucial role software plays alongside hardware, leading me to a field that marries the two.  The journey to m+p international began in my quest for practical experience during my studies. A tip from a friend introduced me to the company, and the more I learned, the more it felt like a perfect fit. The company's focus on vibration testing and signal processing resonated with the major themes of my degree, presenting an enticing opportunity to apply my academic knowledge in a real-world setting. What caught me off guard, in a good way, was the application of topics like vibrations, signal, and system theory — subjects that often felt dry and overly mathematical in the lecture hall. Working at m+p international opened my eyes to their practical importance, revealing the hidden excitement in fields not commonly appreciated. Moreover, the work environment struck a perfect balance between welcoming newcomers and valuing the wisdom of experienced professionals, creating a supportive atmosphere for a working student like myself. My main focus has been on the HFe3 high-frequency test stand, where I engage in programming close to the hardware. While my studies provided a foundation in coding, working here has allowed me to engage with technology on a more tangible level. It's thrilling to implement and test improvements directly on the devices, witnessing firsthand the interplay between software and hardware. ******💬******    Searching for a student job in Hanover?    Learn more about vacancies on our website or meet us at these career events: 📅 May 16, 2024: meet@hochschule-hannover | Hochschule Hannover, Campus Linden 📅 June 18-19, 2024: Career Dates | Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hauptgebäude #SoftwareDeveloper #TestEngineer #MeetTheTeam #ExpertsInVibration 

As part of my graduate internship at Kadosh Mechatronics. I recently completed a task on Embedded system programming and simulation. In order to achieve a robust and consistent system performance I was able to suceessfuly adapt the the following concept on this this task; Pull-up Switch configuration: I connected a resistor (called a pull-up resistor) is between the input pin and the supply voltage (Vcc) then the other side of the switch is connected to ground (GND). This completely eliminate floating state of the input pin which could cause unpredictable behavior, as the input could randomly fluctuate between high and low, potentially leading to erratic system behavior. Debouncing: I used this technique to eliminate the unintended multiple signals that can occur when a digital input, such as a button or switch, is pressed or released. When you press a button, for instance, the contacts inside may "bounce" or make multiple, brief contacts before settling into a stable state. This bouncing can cause multiple signals to be registered by the microcontroller, leading to erroneous readings. This therefore prevents false triggers and it ensures clean and accurate signal. Here is the link to the simulation and embedded C code; https://lnkd.in/dbxx8GS2