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Broadcast Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in collaborative, hard-working, organised Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Science (Primary) DT, Electricity DT, Electricity, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

Broadcast engineers are responsible for the development, operation, maintenance and repair of the hardware and systems for use in broadcasting television, radio and online. Broadcast engineers can be directly involved in broadcasting programmes or in maintaining the equipment. They can specialise in a particular field such as video encoding or transmission. Broadcast engineers may work on broadcast automation systems in studios, outside broadcasts, post-production operations, webcasts and interactive TV.

Attributes: hard-working, collaborative, organised

Control Systems Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in curious, imaginative, open-minded Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) DT, Electricity, Maths - Number Addition and subtraction, DT, Electricity, Fractions, Maths, Multiplication and division, Number, Number and place value, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

A control systems engineer designs and creates a set of devices that regulates systems, so basically a system that controls a system. Control systems are found for example, in the quality control of products, weapons systems, transportation systems, power systems, space technology and robotics. Control systems engineers design and manage the systems that guide and monitor machinery, usually using electronics or computers. They are also responsible for fixing malfunctions and analysing and researching designs.

Attributes: open-minded, imaginative, curious

Power System Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in hard-working, organised, resilient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Science (Primary) DT, Electricity DT, Electricity, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

Power system engineers work within electrical engineering and specialise in generating, transmitting, distributing and utilising electric power as well as dealing with the electrical components involved in these systems. They design, construct and maintain the infrastructure of an electric power company. Power system engineers also test power systems, analyse electrical power outputs and distribution and are responsible for public and worker safety.

Attributes: resilient, hard-working, organised

Live Sound Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in hard-working, imaginative, patient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) DT, Maths - Measurement, Sound DT, Maths, Measurement, Primary, Science, Sound/by Jonathan

A live sound engineer works at live events to make sure the sound is of appropriate value and high quality. Live sound engineers work in music, theatres, conferences, sports and other events that require sound projection. They work with producers to identify places where changes in sound level are required. Sound engineers are responsible for pre-recording sound effects needed, the wireless microphones used and the sound that performers hear on their monitors during a live event.

Attributes: hard-working, patient, imaginative

Acoustics Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in committed, communicative, open-minded Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) DT, Maths - Number, Sound Addition and subtraction, DT, Fractions, Maths, Multiplication and division, Number, Number and place value, Primary, Science, Sound/by Jonathan

Acoustics engineers are concerned with the science of sound and noise vibration. They are involved in designing and constructing buildings where sound improvement or noise reduction is a major priority. This could be the construction of sports stadiums and recording studios to improve how sound carries, but may also look at reducing noise interference for local residents. Acoustics engineers assess the noise impact of any construction to ensure there is minimum impact. Some acoustics engineers are involved in designing medical acoustic equipment such as ultra-scans.

Attributes: communicative, committed, open-minded

Sound Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in creative, organised, self-motivated Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) DT, Maths - Measurement, Sound DT, Maths, Measurement, Primary, Science, Sound/by Jonathan

A sound engineer works specifically with the mechanical and technical aspects of recording, mixing, reproducing and manipulating the electronic effects of sound. They control microphones, sound levels and outputs along with their experience of acoustics to produce the best quality of sound suitable for purpose. Sound engineers don’t always work in music. There are specialist areas of sound engineering to become involved in, such as studio engineering, live sound engineering, game and audio design or audio post engineering which involves mixing and editing sound for television and movies.

Attributes: creative, self-motivated, organised

Robotics Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in curious, open-minded, resilient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) DT, Forces and magnets, Maths - Geometry - Position and Direction, Maths - Number Addition and subtraction, DT, Forces and Magnets, Fractions, Geometry, Maths, Multiplication and division, Number, Number and place value, Position and direction, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

A robotics engineer is responsible for creating robots and robotic systems that are able to perform duties that humans are unable or prefer not to complete. They design and build robots that help to make jobs safer, easier, and more efficient, particularly in the manufacturing industry. Robotics engineers may work in the agricultural, military, medical, and manufacturing industries, developing new uses for robots, designing improved robots for existing systems, or repairing and maintaining industrial robots.

Attributes: resilient, curious, open-minded

Optical Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in committed, hard-working, observant Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Science (Primary) DT, Light DT, Light, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

An optical engineer researches and develops new technologies related to the science of light. They study the behaviour of light and see how it can be manipulated to enhance electronic systems and equipment. Optical engineers work in all areas of optics using different techniques to design lasers, build telescopes, create fibre optics communication systems or work with microscopes, computer chips or consumer electronics. This requires them to understand and apply the science of optics in substantial detail in order to know what is physically possible to achieve.

Attributes: observant, hard-working, committed

Design Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in collaborative, creative, open-minded Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) DT, Everyday materials, Maths - Geometry - Properties of Shapes DT, Everyday Materials, Geometry, Maths, Primary, Properties of shapes, Science/by Jonathan

Design engineers create the initial blueprints and schematics for various structures, systems, machines, or equipment. Design engineers research using mathematical modelling to work through new developments and innovations. They turn research ideas into technical plans for prototypes using computer-aided design and computer-assisted engineering. They collect and analyse data from prototype testing, modifying designs ahead of manufacture or installation. Designer engineers are employed in many different industries including research and development companies, construction firms and product manufacturing plants.

Attributes: collaborative, open-minded, creative

Useful links:

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Kath Waring who is a chartered civil engineer. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Materials Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in committed, imaginative, patient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Science (Primary) DT, Everyday materials DT, Everyday Materials, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

Materials engineers research materials used in industry, like carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polymers, ceramics or alloys, and test their behaviours under different conditions. Materials engineers understand the properties and behaviours of different substances, from raw materials to finished products and use non-destructive testing methods to investigate materials, like electrical conductivity, or tolerance to heat or corrosion. Materials engineers combine or modify materials in different ways to improve the performance, durability and cost-effectiveness of processes and products.

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Parvez Alam who is a materials, modelling and design lecturer and a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about corrosion engineer, Gunay Shamilova. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Attributes: imaginative, committed, patient