Name:
Mr. Jeff Roberts
E-mail address:
jeff.l.roberts@home.com
Education Information
Undergraduate Major:
Engineering Physics
Degree Received:
BS
Graduation Year:
1992
Advanced Degrees:
Master's in Engineering Science
Activities, student organizations, leadership roles, etc. in which I was
involved at UT:
Society of Physics Students
Job Information
Employer Name:
Saturn Corporation
Present Job Title:
Statistical Engineer
Brief description of my job responsibilities, e.g. a typical week in my job:
Review and analyze internal and external data streams in order to determine
trends and potential concerns with product quality, reliability, throughput
and/or ergonomics. Utilize statistical methods to identify and confirm root
causes for problems mentioned above. Drive lessons learned from root cause
activities back into new product design.
Suggestions I would give to undergraduate students with regard to courses,
internships, and other means of preparation for my career field:
Try to get as much real world experience as possible through co-op, internship
or summer jobs. On the job learning is extremely valuable to you as a potential
employee. Focus on communication and people skills. Technical skills are
valuable, but if you cannot communicate your ideas, or cannot get along well
with co-workers, you will not be successful. Take courses in statistics even if
you are not required to do so. This is most likely the ONLY math you will ever
use in a typical engineering role. Try to develop a broad base of fundamental
engineering knowledge such as basic mechanics, basic circuits, at least one
programming language (C, C++, java), basic materials science, basic chemistry,
basic heat transfer, fluids & thermodynamics. Remember, as an engineer, you
will almost certainly encounter all aspects of the fundamental engineering
disciplines at some point. It is important that you understand the ideas &
concepts of these disciplines, not remember the equations!
My career path in getting to this position:
Quality Engineer: 1 year at automotive tier I supplier
Dimensional Engineer:
3 years at Auto Assembly Plant
Production Engineer: 3 years at Auto Assembly
Plant
Statistical Engineer: Current Position
Other advice for students interested in gaining entry into and pursuing a career
in this field:
I cannot emphasize enough the importance of communication and people skills in
today's corporate environment. Although these skills tend to be minimized in
many technical curricula, they are your most valuable asset!
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