Electronics & Communication Engineering. (ECE)

Electronics & Communication Engineering. (ECE)

Electronics & Communication Engineering deals with the electronic devices, circuits, communication equipments like transmitter, receiver, integrated circuits (IC). It also deals with basic electronics, analog and digital transmission & reception of data, voice and video (Example AM, FM, DTH), microprocessors, satellite communication, microwave engineering, antennae and wave progression. It aims to deepen the knowledge and skills of the students on the basic concepts and theories that will equip them in their professional work involving analysis, systems implementation, operation, production, and maintenance of the various applications in the field of Electronics and Communications Engineering.

What does an Electronics & Communication Engineer do?

All of the applications which make our life easier and enjoyable such as Television, Radio, Computers, Mobiles etc. are designed and developed by Electronics and Communication Engineers

·   Design and maintain satellites, which bring TV, telephone and Internet service into remote and rural regions

·      ECE Engineers also creates advanced communication facilities like video conferencing which bring people together from all over the world

·       Develops programs for various control and communication systems

What is the future for a Electronics & Communication Engineering graduate?

Electronic & Communication Engineers can find the opportunities in any of the following category.....

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Opens up great career prospects for the students. The students after completion of the degree can easily avail job opportunities in manufacturing industries and service organizations such as broadcasting, consulting, data communication, entertainment, research and development; and system support. The candidates can also work in modern multimedia service firms that are involved in real-time transfer of information through video conferencing and internet broadcasting.

The opportunities are galore for electronics and communication engineers as they are employed in variety of sectors such as Indian Telephone Industries, Civil Aviation, Development Centers in various States, Defense, NPL, A.I.R, Posts and Telegraph Department, Railways, Bharat Electronics Limited, D.R.D.O, Telecommunication, Software Engineering/IT, Power sector, Hardware Manufacturing, Home Appliance and VLSI design, Television Industry and Research & Development.

Jobs & Career

This field has an opportunity in two types of companies, Telecom Industries and Software Industries.

An electronics and communication engineer can work in aviation and avionics, consumer electronics, electricity plant, manufacturing, transportation, communication & telecommunication, computer application, radio & television, diagnostic equipment manufacturing and offshore companies.

There is an opportunity to get a central government job, state government job and in public & private sectors.

What will be your Job Profile?

Some job titles are listed here:

·         Electronics Engineer

·         Research and Development Software Engineer

·         Network Planning Engineer

·         Electronics and Communications Consultant

·         Technical Director

·         Field Test Engineer

·         Senior Sales Manager

·         Service Engineer

·         Customer Support Engineer

·         Electronics Technician

·         Associate Firstline Technician

Here are some reputed firms which require the electronics and communication engineers whenever:

• Bajaj Electronics

This company has been in business for more than 70 years and is now one of the biggest companies with the most popular brands in all of India. The size of the company is impressive with about 20 offices in different parts  of the country. It specializes in half a dozen specific areas, viz. Fans, Lights, Luminaries, Appliances as well as Engineering and Projects. Looking at a greener planet, the company has developed use of power saving lights.
The sheer size of this company should appeal to potential employees simply because it is so large. But do not make mistake of under preparing. Make sure your application and presentation (if you get the opportunity) is first class. Plenty of employee opportunities- certainly -but also plenty of applicants just like yourself. 

website: www.bajajelectronics.com

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• Havells India Ltd

This one is easily recognized because of its  growth and value. The company has made spectacular progress in recent times and is currently listed as a billion dollar operation. The areas in which Havells is an expert is that of the production of power distribution equipment. As you can appreciate, once power is generated, being able to distribute it throughout the country is a key installation. Havells have a strong work history in this field. These are generally large projects so if working projects on a grand scale appeals, this is a company worth investigating.

website: www.havells.com

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• The Kirloskar Electric Company

This company began many years ago in 1946 and deals specifically with transmission and transportation. Other areas in which it has an influence include power generation and renewable energy. Despite its longevity, this company is up to date with trends in electronics as seen in its approach to developing new, cheaper and better forms of renewable energy. It is also prolific in that it produces almost 100 different products.

when a company has longevity and a powerful catalogue, it deserves to be taken seriously. it has such a range of products and such a long history, this company may well be on your radar.

website: www.kirloskarelectric.com

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• Midas Communication Technologies
• Jabil Circuits
• Honeywell or Hail(Honeywell Automation India Limited)
• 3M India
• Amara Raja Batteries
• Centum Electronics

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• Exide Batteries Limited

Exide Batteries Limited is an Indian storage battery producing company and a life insurance company headquartered in Kolkata, India. It is the largest  manufacturer of  automotive and industrial lead-acid batteries in India and fourth largest in the world. It has plants in India and Sri Lanka and dealership network in 46 countries spanning across 5 continents. Exide also has four major lead-acid battery recycling facilities-two of which are in the United States, and Spain and Portugal each have one as well. The company claims that 99 percent of lead processed through these facilities is recycled.

website: www.exideindustries.com

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• Bosch in India
• The Samtel Group
• O.E.N
• ABB India

• Surya Roshni Ltd
• Sterlite Technologies
• Compton Greaves or CG Power
•  DMRC
•  Siemens
• HCL Technologies

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•  Infosys

Infosys Limited is an Indian multinational technology company that provides business consulting, information technology and outsourcing services. The company is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

 website: www.infosys.com

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• Texas Instruments

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•  Intel

intel is a company that develops and manufactures microprocessors and other semiconductor components. It designs, manufactures, and sells integrated digital technology platforms for various computing applications comprising notebooks, desktops, servers, tablets, smartphones, wireless and wired connectivity products, wearables, transportation systems, and retail devices. The company serves original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, cloud and communications service providers as well as industrial, communications, and automotive equipment manufacturers

website: www.intel.in

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• NVIDIA
•  Philips Electronics

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•  Motorola

A career at Motorola solutions will help you grow professionally and provide many opportunities.

website: www.motorolasolutions.com

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•  Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology, and Operations services-all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent operations centers. 

Our 506000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.

website: www.accenture.com
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• TCS

Tata Consultancy Services is an Indian multinational technology company that specializes in information technology services and consulting, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is a subsidiary of the Tata group and operates in 149 locations across 46 countries.

website: www.tcs.com

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• BEL(Bharat Electronics Limited)

Bharat Electronics Limited is an Indian state-owned aerospace and defense company with about nine factories, and several regional offices in India. It is owned by the Indian Government and primarily manufactures advanced electronic products for the Indian Armed Forces 

website: bel-india.in

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• Samsung
• Conexant and Flextronics
• DRDO

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• ISRO

The Indian Space Research Organisation or is the national space agency of the Republic of India, headquartered in Bengaluru. It operates under Department of Space which is directly overseen by the prime minister of India while chairman of ISRO acts as executive of DOS (Department of Space) as well.

website: www.isro.gov.in

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• Wipro

Wipro Limited is an Indian multinational corporation that provides information technology, consulting and business process services. it is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. In 2013, Wipro separated its non-IT businesses and formed the privately owned Wipro Enterprises.

website: www.wipro.com

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• Tech Mahindra

Salary

An electronics engineer has a scope of career in India and Abroad. Salary packages offered to electronics engineers vary upon various factors such as working skills, qualifications, working area, recruiters and many other terms.

If you are an electronics engineer, you can get the initial package of 4.5-5.5 lakh per annum in India and $65000 to 75000 per annum in abroad. After gaining enough experience, you can easily earn attractive salary packages in this field.

Book & Study Material

The top recommended books in the field of Electronics and communication Engineering are as the following:

Essays, Short Stories and One Act Plays
R.K Kaushik and S.C. Bhatia

Textbook of Engineering Mathematics
B S Grewal

Textbook of Engineering Mathematics
V.P Jaggi and A.B Mathur

Physics of Vibration and Waves 5th Edition
H. J. Pain

Textbook of Optics
Brijlal and Subramanyam

Applied Mechanics and Strength of Materials
U.C. Jindal

Engineering Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics)
A K Tayal

Advanced Engineering Mathematics
B S Grewal

Microelectronic Circuits (5th edition)
Adel S. Sedra, Kenneth C. Smith

Microelectronics
Jacob Millman, Arvin Grabel

Signals and Systems (2nd edition)
Alan V. Oppenheim, Alan S. Willsky

Electric Machines
D. P. Kothari, I. J. Nagrath