Ten Career Gems for New Reliability Engineers
Abstract
Carl and Fred discuss our top advice for those starting a role as a reliability engineer for the first time.
Key Points
Join Carl and Fred as they discuss
Topics include:
- Academic question: What do you do when you research a subject and there are no meaningful results, and nothing to publish? By what criteria should you select future projects?
- Academic question: Feel like missing something in education program, how to get out and actually apply reliability?
- There are many potential paths in a reliability career
- What should you do when you finish reliability educational program? What are the opportunities?
- Advice to new graduates or new reliability engineers: 1. Listen to successful people in your field and your company; 2. Connect with customers who actually use your product; 3. Find your network and your partners, including in marketing and finance; 4. Do a really good job where you are for minimum two years; 5. Get involved in professional organizations; 6. Don’t be afraid to talk with management; 7. Augment tech skills with soft skills (reference chapter 11 and 12 of The Process of Reliability Engineering; ; 8. Speak up if something is not going the right way (but do your research first); 9. Ask questions, be curious, learn; 10. Continue learning with new courses and self study.
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Show Notes
Lifelong learning, the continuous pursuit of knowledge and skills throughout life, is crucial for personal and professional growth in today’s rapidly changing world. It fosters adaptability, enhances cognitive abilities, boosts career prospects, and improves overall well-being.
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In essence, lifelong learning is not just about acquiring new knowledge or skills; it’s about continuous growth, adaptability, and personal fulfillment in an ever-changing world. Embracing lifelong learning can lead to a more rewarding and fulfilling life, both professionally and personally, says the University of Cincinnati.
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https://www.waldenu.edu/programs/resource/the-many-benefits-of-lifelong-learning
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https://online.jwu.edu/blog/lifelong-learning-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters
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