Задания к уроку английского языка "Careers in Electronics".

CAREERS IN ELECTRONICS

1. Study the Active vocabulary.

Ability  способность, to apply  применять, aptitude  склонность, bachelor  бакалавр, cost saving  эффективность, drafting  черчение, employer  работодатель, to hire  нанимать, to improve  улучшать, precision  точность, responsibility  ответственность, to simulate  моделировать, to suit  подходить, vehicle  транспорт

2. Read and translate the text.

How to Become an Automation Engineer

A very effective route for becoming an automation engineer is to follow these general steps:

1. Be good in math, physics, chemistry and drafting in high school

2. Determine if this occupation is suited to your interests and qualities

3. Try to get additional education/experience

What Education Will I Need?

Employers typically prefer to hire candidates that have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as electrical or mechanical engineering.

What is an Automation Engineer?

Automation engineers are responsible for creating and applying technologies that control production and delivery in both product and service-oriented industries.

They are responsible for designing, programming, simulating, and testing automated machinery or processes, such as robots used in packaging, food processing, or vehicle manufacturing.

What Do They Do?

Although their duties can vary from job to job, automation engineers are generally responsible for the following tasks and duties:

• Designing, developing and testing automated machines

• Troubleshooting problems with mechanical equipment

• Designing process improvement projects

• Maintaining knowledge of industrial information technology

• Improving cost saving and productivity by implementing newest automation technologies

• Assisting with the installation of new machines and equipment

What Traits Do I Need?

If you have the following traits, you should be a good fit for a career as an automation engineer:

• You enjoy learning how electrical and mechanical equipment works

• You enjoy thinking up ways to make things work automatically

• You’re a team player, but can work effectively on your own

• You have a natural aptitude, and interest in math, physics and electronics

• You have the ability to visualize 3D objects from 2D drawings

• You’re very comfortable working with machines, technology and electronics

• You enjoy doing work that involves precision

• You’re interested in a well-paying career

How Much Do These Engineers Make?

The salary level you can earn in this occupation will vary, based on the following factors:

• Your level of education, experience and certification

• The level of responsibility involved in your job

• The region and industry in which you work

3. Write your own covering letter according the following sample.

James Brown

67 Silver Oak Apartments

Garner Road

Sacramento

California 867595

Contact Number:

0013304578495

Email:

[email protected]

July 5th 2021

To

The Hiring Manager

SmartTech Co.

76 Harley Street

Franklin Road

Sacramento

California 867546

Dear Sir/ Madam

Subject: Application for the post of an instrument technician

I recently came across an advertisement announcing the vacancy for the post of an instrument technician at SmartTech Co. I have been working as an instrument technician for over six years now and have gained paramount proficiency in what I do. I have also become an expert on dealing with problems related to my field.

I am well acquainted with analyzing, testing and operating electronic gadgets and instruments. At California College I took several courses that dealt with instruments and their functioning and structures. In these courses, I worked with numerous types of instruments and gadgets. My prior work has taught me team work and detailed analysis of instruments. I am great at what I do and promise to deliver what is asked for.

I hope I have convinced you about my abilities and proven to be the best suitable match for the job profile mentioned in the advertisement. I sincerely hope we could discuss more details in the course of a personal interview.

Yours sincerely

James Brown

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