Component Engineers are experts who apply their knowledge of mathematics, science and functional design to create solutions for technological problems. They are known to specialize in designing parts and pieces used in larger projects. They can work in fields such as electrical, mechanical or computing, and be employed across a wide range of industries, from appliances to automotive and aviation. They can be involved in any stage of a project, from research and development, production and design to manufacturing, installation and compliance.
Component Engineer Eligibility
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with Physics, Computer Science or Mathematics from recognised institutes.
Component Engineer Required Skills
- Component Engineers should be good at analytical thinking and problem solving; creativity and the ability to come up with new solutions is a must in this profession.
- They should possess a high degree of insight when it comes to technical problems and they must be familiar with all the aspects of the manufacturing process as well as with all the materials used.
- They also required having good communication skills and the ability to work in a cooperative environment.
- They should also be up to date about the happenings in this field both inside and outside the country from time to time.
How to become a Component Engineer?
One has to follow below-given steps for becoming a Component Engineer-
Step 1
Candidates after passing their Senior Secondary class in science stream with Computer Science related subject need to pass a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with Computer Science and Mathematics as one of the subjects. They can enrol themselves in courses related to this profession after passing an entrance test conducted by different institutes time to time. During the admission process, their 12th class percentage marks also been given credit.
Engineering Degree Courses-
- B.Tech. (Computer Science)
- B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering)
- B.Tech. (Mathematics and Computing)
Courses’ Eligibility-
Students must be passed 12th class in science stream with Computer Science as one of the subjects along with a rank (small rank good institute/stream) in the entrance test.
Step 2
In some of the positions, Master's Degree in engineering is required by the employers such as managerial and research ones. At this stage, they have to read things in a detailed way. Therefore, they can go for this course after graduation in a similar way as that of earlier degree.
Institutes offering Courses for Component Engineer
- Accurate Institute of Management and Technology, Gautam Buddha Nagar
- Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Guwahati, Guwahati
- D.A.V. College, Chandigarh
- Al - Ameen Arts, Science and Commerce Degree College, Bangalore
Component Engineer Job Description
Component Engineers’ main duty is to supply components that are required to manufacture tools, products and equipment and to make sure those components are reliable and that they meet the relevant product requirements as well as standards for safety and performance. They are responsible for selecting components to be used in the production process; and also for studying, analyzing and approving these components, as well as for directing material used to manufacture the end product.
Component Engineer Career Prospects
There are many places of work for them after its passing like indoor laboratories or offices. Component Engineers are usually employed by a wide array of companies and government agencies. Their work includes such as analyzing, evaluating and understanding issues that are associated with engineering. They are also responsible for designing different components that are used to resolve a variety of issues that may arise in the production process.
Component Engineer Salary
Component Engineers’ salary varies depending on the job and industry in which they are employed but with the right education they can expect to work in a highly respected Industry and make a substantial amount of money. Generally, they are given monthly salary between Rs.20,000 to Rs.30,000. But this is not the limit; they can earn more than this with having good work experience with the passing of time.
