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The term "engineer" refers to a multitude of different jobs and activities, depending on the sector of activity where the engineer will be working. However, it is possible to distinguish common missions: the engineer is generally in charge of the design, management and implementation of projects. Their working environment is varied, they work in industrial companies as well as in the public sector.

Careers in Engineering

Engineers play a role in the development of most products. They may practice in various areas of a company: research and development, design, manufacturing, operations, consulting, or expertise. The main sectors of application remain agronomy, automotive, aeronautics... Constant technical progress pushes companies to recruit more and more engineers all over the world.

The main tasks of an Engineer:

- Follows and accompanies a project, or product, from its development to its implementation, and intervenes in all stages of production.
- Ensures and prevents possible malfunctions, so that they do not hinder the elaboration of the product.
- Ensures that the specifications are respected and that the product conforms to the approved standards. 
- Understands all the possible implications of the project (budgetary, human, commercial, environmental) and provides appropriate solutions.

The engineer therefore plays a key role in the company.

How to become an Engineer?

Given the many responsibilities imposed on the engineer, he must have very advanced technical knowledge both scientifically and economically. They are versatile since they also manage their teams, which requires them to have managerial skills. All his skills are required since he must examine and carry out a project according to the human, technical and economic obligations set out in the specifications. All his responsibilities therefore impose on the engineer to have character to resist pressure and an important working autonomy because of the flexibility of his working hours.

As far as training is concerned, an engineering school remains today the safest way to enter the profession. 
As far as the job situation is concerned, engineers generally enjoy a high level of job security, with an unemployment rate of barely 4%.

Engineer salary in The Netherlands

An engineer's salary starts when he starts at 3100 euros gross per month and can exceed 7000 euros gross per month for a confirmed engineer. 
During his career, the engineer will evolve towards management and decision making positions, which is why he must quickly become an engineer manager.