Installation Engineers are professionals who perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines and other mechanically functioning equipment. They are also able to manage smaller machinery and tools. Installation Engineers must be constantly aware of safety and health regulations and their jobs must not affect the safety of their clients, nor themselves.
Installation Engineer Eligibility
The basic requirement to become an Installation Engineer is a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, like Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering.
Installation Engineer Required Skills
- Installation Engineers should have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to interact well with many people.
- They should also be able to function in a noisy environment and be able to adapt to many different weather conditions.
- They must have the capacity of being able to read and interpret blueprints and solve complex math problems are also necessary skills to succeed in this industry.
- They should be up to date with the latest developments in technology and science and be familiar with machines, tools, equipment, their design, application, and maintenance.
- They should have good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to explain complex designs and concepts in non-technical language.
How to become Installation Engineer
One has to follow below-mentioned steps one by one both for admission and to be successful in this profession.
Step 1
Students must be good at English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. After passing the 12th class they have to pass Bachelor’s Degree in such as Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering from a recognised institute in the country. There are many colleges/universities providing admission in these subjects for the profession. It is given on merit basis after conducting an entrance test either on all India level or state level.
Engineering Degree Courses-
Courses’ Eligibility-
12th class pass in science stream and a good rank in the entrance test
Entrance Test for Course Admission-
Step 2
Candidates after passing graduation degree, they can get jobs in various companies. And at some of the places, Master’s Degree is considered as the main educational qualification in job offerings.
Institutes offering Courses for Installation Engineer
- Andhra University College of Engineering, Vishakhapatnam
- Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Bombay, Mumbai
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani
- Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology - NIT Allahabad, Allahabad,
Installation Engineer Job Description
They usually perform many of the following tasks such as mentioned below:
- To install equipment
- To liaise with clients
- To maintain equipment
- To report manager
- To fill out job sheets
- To assess risks
- To adhere to regulation
Installation Engineer Career Prospects
After passing the course successfully, Installation Engineers can work for construction companies. They may work in the office occasionally, but they work mainly in the field. Installation Engineers meet with clients, discussing the progress of their construction job. He may also need to convey messages from the construction foreman to the clients, as well as communicate back to the construction foreman after these meetings. The job is demanding and stressful.
Installation Engineer Salary
The starting monthly salary an Installation Engineer can earn between Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 35,000 on an average basis. But after having good work experience of years they can earn more than such as ranging from Rs.40,000 to Rs.60,000 per month. There are many factors affecting their salary trends like academic records of candidates, market salary trends at the time and mainly the reputation/profile of the company. Candidates as he/she is gaining higher promotions as they earning more than the stipulated monthly earnings.
