Engineers

One of my many followers has asked me to define this, here goes.

WHAT ENGINEERS ARE

Engineers usually (but not always) have some high-level qualification such as a degree or are sometimes time-served apprentices with some diplomas to their name. True engineers are often members of an appropriate institute such as the IET in the UK or IEEE in the USA. They design and sometimes build useful things (bridges, telephone exchanges, ships, TVs, Computers, Cars etc..).


WHAT ENGINEERS ARE NOT

Worthy folk as they often are Engineers are not garage mechanics or the people who install your telephone,fix your dishwasher or even install your new central heating boiler - these people (until 10 years ago or so) were known as fitters, repairmen or technicians. Their efforts are very much appreciated and they can often be ingenious and inventive BUT they are not Engineers..

Enough said.