Roadmap To Become A Embedded Engineer, Jobs, Roles, Responsibilities

June 19, 2021February 21, 2022 Darshan Vaniya

Hello guys, welcome back to my blog. In this article, I will discuss the roadmap to become a embedded engineer, the job, the responsibilities of an embedded engineer, how to start a career, projects for embedded engineers, etc.

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Roadmap To Become A Embedded Engineer

If you want to bright your future with an embedded system engineer then this article only for you. So, take a deep breath and relax. In this article, we will cover the path of an embedded system engineer. Nowadays the major problem is its study and training…….. how can I start? Where to go? And so on…there are too many ways to become an embedded engineer but I’ll share the best way to crack it.

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Topics that I cover

What is an embedded system engineer?
Which type of education is required?
How to develop skills with project examples
Job responsibilities
Qualities
How to start a career?
Companies that are hiring for an embedded system engineer
Tools for embedded engineers

01. First of all, we were going to understand what is an embedded system engineer?

An embedded system consists of analog sensors for real-time data collection, microprocessor, microcontroller, embedded software that can run without human effort. The role of embedded system engineers is to design, develop, produce, testing & maintenance of embedded systems.

02. Generally, we have one simple question what is the highest Education required for an embedded engineer?

To become a full-time embedded system engineer, software programming and hardware electronics knowledge is required, normally you must have a bachelor’s degree in computer science (CS), Electronic Engineering (EC), or Electrical Engineering. In addition, you can archive a master’s degree related to it.

03. How to develop skills with project examples

Now we discuss skills required for embedded engineers. Their many types of options are available in the market to make your life very easy. But keep in mind there is no learning and career when you don’t follow proper rules. So, here we go. I will talk about 3 best skills which are related with embedded system.

a. Learn C Programming

C-programming is the heart of any embedded system. You need a very well approach to it. The most effective way to learn c-programming is that you should write at least 1 or 2 programs per day. And I personally recommend one book which is “the c-programming language Brian Kernighan and Dennis M. Ritchie.” And try to solve the whole book’s questions.

b. 8-bit microcontroller

Firstly, we started with “C”. but it’s just programming language, right? How do we jump into embedded? That’s the second step. Begun with a little 8051 microcontroller kit. Write C and assembly code on it and play with it like a boss. Understand how it works? Why it ‘happens? And conclude everything.

What you can be doing with the kit?

Serial port programming
IO (GPIOs) – LEDs and Switches
Timers
Interrupts – Understand Interrupts, Test Interrupt Handlers,
Memory – Understand Memory organization, Code memory, etc.

c. Learn interfacing & make your personal bread board circuit

With the help of the above two steps, you are ready to go next step. Microprocessors have some basic parts inside them such as timer, serial port, small memory, etc. but practically you can’t do anything using only a micro controller. Interface some peripheral is also necessary. So, learn to interface and addressing of peripherals. Some simple peripherals are

A keypad
Seven segment display
External memory for leads

If you feel better with simple tasks then go ahead and try an ADC and Stepper motor too. Also, you can learn more skills like circuit design, CAD design, IoT devices, Data processing and analysis, Technical writing, etc.

04. Job responsibilities

Understand what the applicant wants.
Great technical knowledge is necessary.
The engineer has to succeed in setting up software architecture.
Specialization in planning and decision-making is a must.
Working with security.

05. Qualities

A strong ability to examine & understand a system.
Respect the well-defined requirements.
A great learning skill.
Must be creative.
Good grip on the software programming.

06. How to start career?

As I mentioned above you need to pass out a bachelor’s or master’s degree in specific branches, as well as you have to proficient in software programming. You can start with small tasks or projects and develop them with huge knowledge. It is not coming by the first week or first month you need to keep practicing it regularly.

07. Which top companies are hiring embedded system engineers every year?

It is the most interesting and important part of the article. You have to find and filter companies according to your interest. I share some of the top companies’ names.