You're eager to pursue a career in Electronic Engineering. What essential skills must you acquire?

No dia a dia não basta somente saber de lógica de programação ou portas lógicas, precisamos ir a fundo pois muitos circuitos integrados possuem características especiais como Fan in Fan out, tipo de saída em coletor aberto, push-pull, entradas em pull up, pull down, diodos tvs de proteção e demais características. O domínio disso é essencial para começar a vislumbrar microcontroladores em particular uma excelente opção seriam os stm32 arm cortex com ferramentas open-source além de possuir infinidades em opção de estudo com livros e exemplos, para quem inicia sugiro linguagem C mas para quem quer conhecero hardwaredo microcontrolador sugiro aprender um pouco de assembly.

Get familiar with EDA tools that are relevant for design and simulations. For example - Orcad/Altium/Allegro, Hyperlynx SI/PI, HFSS etc Have any one programming language either C/Visual C++or Python that would help you in automating/scripting many process within the EDA tools. Today many EDA vendors offer free skill badge certifications that highlight your proficiency in a specific EDA software. For example - Cadence Skill badge in Allegro/Orcad. etc

The best way to have excellent practice is to have a solid foundation in interpreting datasheets. This will help you with 99% of the problems encountered during a project. On a daily basis, it is necessary to have a good infrastructure in instruments because electronics increasingly requires the reading of protocols and communication data, giving a greater understanding of many circuits.

You need to have the understanding of the block diagram of a system, then interpret schematics and component datasheets. Drafting schematic circuit using Orcad/Altium. Reading and extracting thermal, mechanical and electrical information from datasheets. Add on skills like manual soldering, testing, using Network Analyzers and other lab test equipments will be an added advantage. Interpreting simulation reports like signal integrity and power integrity during testing is an added skill. Debugging skills during PCB testing.

Ability to approach complex problems analytically and develop innovative solutions. Working effectively in multidisciplinary teams is essential, as electronic engineers often collaborate with other engineers, designers, and technicians. Clear communication is crucial for explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, writing reports, and documenting designs. Understanding how to manage projects, including time management, resource allocation, and risk assessment, is beneficial. Staying updated with the latest technologies and trends and being adaptable to new tools and methods is key. Precision is critical in electronic engineering, where even small errors can lead to significant issues.