Embedded System : A career option

 

Is it possible for us to imagine a single person without a smart phone or an electronic device. Today people are using connecting devices to ease their daily work. An Embedded System is  a mixture of computer hardware and software, either fixed in operability or programmable, that is fashioned to perform a particular function. It is called an embedded system because it is embedded in a much complex device to control, enhance or assist the operation of that device. Students these days are not aware that there are so many career opportunities available in the field of embedded systems. Students prefer to choose IT industry so that they can perceive a satisfying career. While studying most students may come across the name “Embedded Systems”. Nowadays there is tremendous demand for experts in programming the hardware is increasing day by day and technologies like linux and also companies hire candidates who has knowledge in various domains.

                            “ The future depends on what you do today “ – Mahatma Gandhi

What is Embedded Training?

Embedded Training is defined as an individual gains knowledge about the developing reliable real-time embedded software. If your branch is electronics and want to persist your career in the core then Embedded Training will be the best option for you to take one step ahead in core.

The list below will provide an option for you to select which training will be the best option for you to get started.

1. Chip Level Service Training (CCST) Laptop/Desktop

2. Linux Embedded Systems Training

3. Embedded C Training

4. PCB Designing Training

5. Embedded Programming Training

6. Embedded Hardware Training

7. Embedded Applications Training

8. Embedded Development Training

Qualification Required :

·        Acheived bachelor’s degree (B. Tech or B.E) in Computer Science/Electronics and Communication/Electrical or

·        Completed Masters Degree (M. Tech/M.Sc) in Electronics and Communication/Computer/Electrical

 

What Does an Embedded Systems Engineer do?

• Able to design the system
• Helpful in the fabrication and development of the system
• Plays an important role in the production of the device
• Supports with the analysis and testing of systems

Skills Required :

When it comes to skills, it is preferable for a candidate to have strong software coding and debugging skills, some hardware integration knowledge and strong problem solving skills.

 

 

Programming Skills

·        1. Good knowledge of  C and C++ programming

·        2. Understanding of RTOS and embedded Linux system design.

·        3. Knowledge for Object Oriented Programming.

·        4. Proficiency of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

·        5. Understanding of network architecture and communication protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP etc.

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Debugging Skills

·        1. Well known with assembler, compiler, linker and loader.

·        2. Good knowledge of source-level debugger, in-circuit emulators (ICE) and JTAG debuggers

·        3. Good knowledge of tools like memory testers, Execution tracers and Coverage testers.

·        Electronics Skills One must have fundamental knowledge of microprocessors and electronics concepts, like serial ports, memory addressing, interrupts is preferable. Problem Solving Skills An embedded system engineer might spend some time troubleshooting an issue. Problem solving skills are essential.

·        Scope of Embedded systems :

·        Knowledge in embedded systems will help you to get into another positions in the company. This field has insane career future due to its large-scale service. You could expand your interest into the following fields with the help Embedded System.

·        Quality Assurance Engineer : These Engineers are responsible for determining the quality of specifications and technical design documents in order to provide timely, significant response. They are concerned in preparing and executing plan of action0 for quality management and testing.

·        Simulation Expert : These engineers helps to simulate situations where people need to carry out operations on patients.

·        Hardware designer :  These engineers produce and design computer hardware components, including circuit scanners, boards, scanners and microchips.

·        Sales and Marketing Engineer : These engineers carry out sales and marketing campaigns. They help clients to understand the technical vision of a product. They also travel to meet their clients.

·        Embedded App Developer : These developers are responsible for designing and implementing the software that is programmed into devices manufactured around a microprocessor. They write code to solve issues and design systems that make a physical hardware device work through software.

Embedded Systems based companies :

·        WIPRO

·        TCS

·        Sony

·        Samsung

·        Intel

·        L&T

·        Robert Bosch

·        Zensar

·        Tata Elxsi

·        Tech Mahindra

5 tips to begin your journey :

1. Start Building Basics Right from Graduation itself. While in Graduation, students should start working on Practical Electronics. The sooner the students begins preparations are better.

2. Start Building Your Programming Skills in C.

3. Earn a Degree in Electronics/Electrical/CS

4. Complete Internships

5. Build Your Own Product

Conclusion

So in this way one can develop their skills and find the career opportunities in the embedded system design. Freshers can also go for a start up company to gain knowledge about various technologies.

·        Good luck!