As a 2nd yr ECE where do I start to make projects and what do I do ,I haven't made even a single project based on my field if I have to start what do I need to know about

Hi everyone!

I'm applying for Fall 2027 MS/MEng programs in Electrical Engineering, mainly focusing on power systems and transmission planning, and trying to figure out whether my school list is realistic, especially with my relatively low undergraduate GPA.

I'm mainly interested in coursework-based or non-thesis master's programs. My goal is to move from electrical design into power system studies, grid modeling, or transmission planning, rather than pursue a PhD.

My Profile:

• Education: B.S. in EECS from UC Berkeley (2024), transferred from a California community college
• GPA: 3.1/4.0 at Berkeley, 3.95/4.0 at community college
• Work Experience: Around 1.5 years as a full-time Electrical Design Engineer at an engineering consulting firm
• Technical Background: Medium/low-voltage distribution systems, ETAP studies, short-circuit analysis, EV charging infrastructure, solar PV, and BESS projects
• Certifications: EIT
• Research: No publications or formal research experience
• LORs: One Berkeley EE professor, two senior engineer/manager from my company

My Current School List:

• Georgia Tech – MS ECE
• UIUC – MEng ECE
• NC State – MS Electric Power Systems Engineering
• Purdue – MS ECE
• UT Austin – MS ECE
• Texas A&M – MS EE
• Virginia Tech – MEng EE
• ASU - MEng EE

My biggest concern is whether my 3.1 GPA will hold me back despite having relevant engineering experience and a solid academic background.

A few questions:

1. How would you categorize these schools as reach, target, or safety for my profile?
2. Am I aiming too high, or do I have a realistic shot at some of them?
3. Would my industry experience help compensate for my GPA, particularly for professional master's programs?

I'd really appreciate any feedback, especially from people who have applied to ECE master's programs with a similar GPA or work experience.

Thanks!

Hello Fam,

I started my masters in Germany in Electrical engineering this winter semester. One of the core modules I'm taking is RF Design. Right now, I don't know if it's the model of teaching by the prof, or the way the course is structured that is making me nuts.

From the very first class, we started using Cadense AWR which is cool, but the world speed and pace is not manageable for me.

What's your advice and suggestions to get to speed. Also, what resources will help.

The main resource we're using is microwave and RF Design: Michael Steer and RF engineering course by Dr Francesco Fornetti.

So Have a few questions. I'm really confused about the scope of it . I've heard mix narrative. Are There jobs and companies actively hiring electronic engineers. As far as ik many have tranisitioned into IT or electrical. What is the salary range for freshers and what does the career ladder of EL eng looks like. can i expect high paying jobs after working for a couple of years?  any advice regarding electronic engieering undergraduate degree

Hi everyone, I’m currently working as a Design Verification Engineer and considering an MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Ottawa. How is the university for VLSI and semiconductor-related careers?

Am looking for take some courses for PE power. Could you please recommend me? PPI2pass . Zach stone or wasim ?

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Hi! I'm an ECE student graduating in 2027, placed at Anora Instrumentation (₹6 LPA, 3-year bond).it's a semiconductor testing company

Yes, I choose this because previously I couldn't clear the vlsi companies visited, and no other companies lined up

My internship starts in January, and my department (DFT/ATE/Embedded) isn't confirmed.

My goal is to build a career in VLSI.

How is Anora for freshers?

Which department offers the best VLSI career opportunities?

How can I prepare for a future switch to big VLSI firms?

Is the bond reasonable?

Can I perform well in life joining this company

What are the things I should do while working here

Would appreciate honest feedback

For context, I am a second year electrical engineering student and I don’t really know what career path I want to get into, everything just seems so interesting and it’s making focusing on having a good project for my resume. I am also part of the power and energy team for my schools rover team (TASC for those interested) as a general member. I’m really just looking for some future career advice and how to “sell” myself as an EE for the best chance at an internship/CO-OP

Hi everyone,

I'm currently pursuing my BSc in Electrical Engineering at Khalifa University (KU) in the UAE, and I'm planning to pursue a PhD abroad or potentially here, ideally at a strong research university. I'm particularly looking for recommendations for specific universities, PhD programs, research groups, or professors that might be a good fit for my background and research interests.

By the time I graduate, I'm hoping to have a profile roughly along these lines:

• GPA: Around 3.8/4.0
• Research: Hopefully 1–2 Q1 journal publications and potentially some patents
• Leadership: Electrical Team Lead of my university's Formula Student team
• Degree: BSc in Electrical Engineering from Khalifa University, UAE

I'm interested in chip design. I'm still exploring these areas, so I don't have a narrowly defined research topic yet. Ideally, I'd like to join a program where I can take advanced courses, explore different research directions, and eventually specialize under a professor working on something genuinely novel. My main questions are:

1. University/program recommendations: Given my expected profile and research interests, which universities or specific EE/ECE PhD programs would you recommend looking into? I'm interested in ambitious options, but also realistic ones where my background could make me a competitive applicant.
2. Specific professors/research groups: Does anyone know professors or labs working on chip design that would be worth researching?
3. Direct PhD vs. Master's: Would applying directly to a PhD make sense for my situation, or would a research-based Master's at a strong university significantly improve my opportunities?
4. Flexibility before choosing an advisor: I've heard that one advantage of doing a Master's first is being able to take graduate courses and explore different research areas before committing to a professor. Are there direct PhD programs that offer similar flexibility through coursework, lab rotations, or delayed advisor selection?
5. International applicants: Are there particular universities or programs that are more open to admitting strong international students directly from a BSc, without requiring a Master's?

I'm aware that PhD admissions depend heavily on research fit, recommendation letters, and previous research experience, rather than GPA or publication counts alone. I'm not necessarily looking for the highest-ranked university. If anyone has suggestions for specific universities, programs, labs, or professors, or has taken a similar path from a BSc directly into a PhD, I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience.

Thanks!

Does open source contribution really matter?If it matters How to do open source contribution for Electronic related projects Is there any way for it

How should I get started if I don't have much experience yet?

Are there any good GitHub repositories or communities you would recommend

I’m interested in Power Electronics, but I’m struggling with one particular aspect: developing a strong physical intuition for how a circuit works before diving into the equations. My difficulty isn’t memorizing formulas or solving problems; it’s understanding why a circuit behaves the way it does in the first place.

For example, why are inductors and capacitors placed in specific positions within a circuit? How can I understand their behavior in context and predict current paths and waveforms before writing the equations? How did engineers originally come up with familiar converter topologies such as Buck and Boost, and how can we move from analyzing existing circuits to developing new topologies?

I’d really appreciate advice based on your actual experience:

• What learning path would you recommend for developing a deep physical understanding of Power Electronics?
• Which books, courses, and practical exercises have genuinely helped you?
• How can I learn to think like a designer who understands circuits and can develop them from scratch, rather than simply analyzing existing designs?

I’d especially appreciate insights from engineers working in power converter design and researchers in the field, including the resources and learning approaches that have proved most useful in practice.

What is the average entry level EE salary for big prime defense contractors out of college? In MCOL area like philly

What are your thoughts in applying? Such as needed experience knowledge and etc. Im a lisenced ece and ect.

Hi, i recently got invited to a technical interview for IBM as a firmware developer intern. Does anyone have any idea what type of interview it would be like or how to prep?
I am not very good at leetcode so im aftaid theyll give me coding problems to solve
Thank you

Hello!

I'm between University of North Dakota and Arizona State University for an online BS in ECE (2nd bachelors). From the course lists, I like UND's curriculum better. It's very comprehensive and they offer many of the kinds of courses I'm interested in, along with hands-on learning, which ASU does not. However, they don't have any syllabus online so I'm not exactly sure what the actual course content is.

As for ASU, I've heard many good things from people who graduated from the program. ASU also seems to be more intentional about their approach to online education, have lots of info available online (such as actual course syllabi), and seem more attractive to employers. The program also takes less time.

I'm wondering if anyone has attended either of these programs and if they can talk about their experience with them?

P.S. My end goal is a career in R&D involving analog/mixed-signal circuit design, embedded sys, and/or power electronics.

Hi everyone,

I have Electrical Engineering and Hardware Test interviews coming up at Figure AI and Zipline, respectively. Has anyone been through this process or a similar process that could shed light on their interview styles.

I am absolutely torn between two offers I have recieved for my first job out of college. Apple I will be on more product design EE (iphone, watch, etc) side, and etched I will be on the platform side. For me, I care about compensation (both offers are pretty similair in TC), if the work is enjoyable, and how it sets me up long term for my career. I enjoy grinding if it means I am learning a lot and have the opportunity for career growth. My reservations for apple is that it seems to be a little bit slow in terms of career growth and a feeling that they arent innovating as much I would hope. My concern with etched is that I am worried it might just be another chip startup and go under eventually - and I will have lost valuable years of resume credibility (and then I would regret not having apple on my resume). Anyone have advice on how to make this decision?

The terminals a and B were originally opened btw. They closed it to find Norton current. My only problem is the current in the second loop: why is it isc-2vx in one place but isc+0.003 in the other question even though both questions are identical? Both methods matched their respective answers. Any help will be appreciated! I have basically found all the other things like Norton resistance in these questions but this loop current is the only thing keeping me stuck.

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Hi everyone!

I'm an Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering student/graduate from India, and I'm trying to start my career in PLC programming and industrial automation.

I want to create a professional CV/resume that stands out to recruiters, but I'm not sure what companies look for when hiring freshers.

I have some experience with Siemens TIA Portal V18, S7-1200 PLC programming, Ladder Logic, and basic HMI development. I'm also working on improving my practical skills and building projects.

I'd appreciate advice from people working in automation or those who have successfully landed their first job in this field.

A few things I'd like to know:

What should a fresher's PLC/automation resume include?

Which technical skills and projects are most valuable to recruiters?

How should I present personal projects when I don't have industrial work experience?

Should I include every skill I've learned, or only the ones I'm confident in?

What common resume mistakes should I avoid?

Are there any good resume formats or examples specifically for PLC/automation engineers?

If you were hiring a fresher for a junior PLC programmer or automation engineer position, what would make you shortlist their resume?

Any suggestions, examples, or feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I have a diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, but it's been over seven years since I last formally studied electronics. Over the years, my academic and professional interests have gradually shifted toward computer science, particularly programming and software development.
However, I've recently developed a strong interest in revisiting electronics, not necessarily to pursue it as a standalone discipline, but to bridge the gap between hardware and software, particularly in areas such as embedded systems, microcontrollers, IoT, and computer engineering.
Since I've been away from the subject for quite some time, I feel that my fundamentals have become rusty, and I'd like to rebuild them systematically.

What I'm looking for:

I'm hoping to find textbooks that offer a good balance between theoretical depth, mathematical rigor, and practical understanding.
Ideally, I'd prefer books that:

• Start with the fundamentals and gradually progress toward more advanced concepts.
• Provide clear, concise explanations without sacrificing technical depth.
• Include plenty of worked numerical examples, circuit analysis problems, and exercises with solutions.
• Emphasize conceptual understanding rather than simply memorizing formulas.
  
• Help establish a strong foundation for eventually studying embedded systems, microcontrollers and hardware-software integration.

I'm not necessarily looking for books that oversimplify the subject. I'd appreciate something that explains the underlying principles thoroughly but remains approachable for someone returning after a long break.

Some of the textbooks I already own include:

• Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th Edition) — Boylestad & Nashelsky
• Electronic Principles (7th Edition) — Malvino & Bates
• Engineering Circuit Analysis (5th Edition) — Hayt & Kemmerly
• Solid State Electronic Devices (6th Edition) — Streetman & Banerjee
• Digital Integrated Electronics — Taub & Schilling
• Digital Technology: Principles and Practice
• Engineering Digital Design (2nd Edition) — Richard F. Tinder
• Hughes Electrical and Electronic Technology (10th Edition)
• Microprocessor Architecture, Programming, and Applications with the 8085 (5th Edition) — Ramesh Gaonkar
• The 8051 Microcontroller (3rd Edition) — Kenneth J. Ayala
• Microcontrollers: Architecture, Programming, Interfacing and System Design — Raj Kamal
• CMOS VLSI Design (4th Edition) — Weste & Harris
• The Art of Electronics (3rd Edition)

These are only a few from my collection. I also have textbooks covering communication systems, signals and systems, DSP, power electronics, control systems, and other electronics-related subjects.

My main questions are:

1. Given my background, which textbooks would you recommend starting with to rebuild my electronics fundamentals?
2. Are any of the books I already own particularly suitable for self-study, or are there better alternatives available today?
3. What would be a sensible learning progression from basic circuit theory and electronic devices to digital electronics, microcontrollers, and eventually embedded systems?
4. Are there any books that do an especially good job of connecting electronics theory with practical hardware and programming applications?

I'm particularly interested in hearing from engineers who have experience working across both electronics and computer science.

I'd appreciate any recommendations, especially from those who have followed a similar path or returned to electronics after a long break.

Thanks in advance!

Any advices for the exams, skilles and etc.

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So nvidia is conducting a hardware role drive in my cllg so I wanted to know the subjects and topics that I must study and also if there would be any programming language questions

Please help me if you can