My work is to automate processes in plants, distribution centers, food manufactures, pretty much anywhere; and keep them running. It's called control systems engineering.
You’re in a great field! I had an electrical/mechanical consulting firm for many years and we were a part of numerous such teams as you describe. Although you’re not directly engaged in every aspect of each project, you are gaining invaluable overall experience and systems integration. Within the domain of this experience, there are at least two paths to glory:
If you are more interested in the business/corporate aspects of CSE, learn more about how projects are defined and managed, and how teams are assembled. And I recommend you contact @ZCP to set up a meeting.
If you’re the more typical hands-on engineer, product development is an option. Check out the Inventors Meetup; we meet every couple of weeks and dig deep into everything from ideation to prototypes to marketing. Especially take a look at what @NIK4658 is doing with microprocessors to create products.
Of course you’re not limited to the field of engineering, but whatever you decide, start NOW. Execution is king – get busy!
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