Engineering what is in demand?

pixi11

Could anyone tell me what are of Engineering is in demand.? it looks like electronic and mechanical but not sure. Future will be more technology. I dont want to go study for years and not get anywhere.

darragh o meara

Pix, Im doing an engineering course myself at the moment. Im doing mechanical and manufacturing engineering which seems to be in high demand both at home and abroad. Manufacturing should be in high demand here in the coming years if the country starts to pick up. But to be fair on my course we can branch off to specialist areas in our final year so it is handy in one sense as you can gauge where the work is. I myself will be sticking closely to manufacturing and probably renewable energy.

Its worth noting that I don't know any unemployed mech engineers and I know quiet a few but thats not saying there isnt a few. I would only know lads who graduated from my course. 8 lads graduating this year have been offered work abroad as soon as they finish 4 going to Boston and 4 going to Japan. They all specialised in manufacturing

pixi11

Thanks Darragh for reply. Where are you studying and how do I go about it being a mature student.

Irish_Elect_Eng

Engineering demand is quite regional.

In the West, Medical device manufacturing is the main employer at the moment.

Polymer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Quality Engineering (If you really consider that engineering )
Production Engineers
Manufacturing Engineers

If you are a mature student, then take a look at the Open University.

Regards;

Derek