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Description
Description
Makers enjoy the practical side of engineering. They utilize their problem solving skills to manufacture products on a large scale, and often this involves the use of high-tech machinery. Makers are technically minded, paying great attention to detail and finding the balance between creativity and feasibility.
Skills & Attributes
Skills & Attributes
Technical knowledge
Makers use their technical knowledge of manufacturing and scientific principles to determine the best method to construct the product.
Attention to detail
Makers must use precise measurements and methods of construction to create the desired product
Lateral thinking
Makers must be able to think out of the box in order to determine new methods where old methods are not appropriate.
Problem-Solving Skills
Makers must be able to deal with unforeseen problems that occur in production and use their skills to find a solution.
Working within constraints
Makers must take into account budget, time and resource constraints for the product to be feasible.
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Create a practical product that meets all economic and environmental regulations
Know the inner workings of machinery that monitors and controls engineering processes to bring a piece of equipment from cradle to grave
Plan and co-ordinate the manufacturing process from start to finish by leading fellow engineers towards a common goal
Role Model
Role Model
Lynn Conway is a computer scientist, electrical engineer and an inventor. She has a created a number of patented inventions, contributing to microelectronics. As a transgender woman, she has faced discrimination throughout her career and went on to revolutionize company policies to improve diversity. Her designs for microelectronics form the basis of many electronic devices today.
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