2. Think outside the box<\/strong>. In this case, the \u201cbox\u201d is your respective discipline. You might have gone to college to study mechanical engineering, but many of today\u2019s complex products contain software and embedded electronics so there will be times when design issues will confront you that fall outside of your technical discipline. Learn the basics of other relevant disciplines, such as electronic and software design.<\/p>\n 3. Be a team player<\/strong>. Collaborative design is a part of reality for today\u2019s product development efforts and design teams have now been expanded to include more and more people, many of which are outside of engineering. All these disciplines must come together to resolve complex issues and formulate solutions to bring products to market. As a result, communication and other \u201csoft\u201d skills are as important as technical expertise.<\/p>\n 4. Be an innovator<\/strong>. Innovation in new products is what sets successful companies apart from their competitors. Always be open to new ideas, even if they come from sources outside your group. Beware of the \u201cNot-Invented-Here\u201d bias that exists at some companies. Companies will reward engineers who encourage innovative ideas, regardless of where they originated.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To be successful and advance in their jobs, engineers must play an active part in feeding their company\u2019s innovation pipeline.<\/p><\/div>\n 5. Be an active alum.<\/strong> Keep in touch with your alma mater by offering to participate in technical societies to increase your networking reach and writing technical papers and\/or organizing technical sessions at association conferences to enhance both your experience and your company\u2019s reputation.<\/p>\n 6. Keep learning<\/strong>. This is crucial as the tools used to do product design and analysis are constantly changing and improving. Stay ahead of the curve and seek out new assignments and opportunities to learn new technologies, sign up for training programs and make the most of company-paid educational benefits. Also, if possible, attend events put on by professional organizations, such as the American Society of Civil Engineers or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.<\/p>\n 7. Work on your \u201csoft\u201d skills<\/strong>. All forms of communication\u2013written and verbal\u2013are critical to advancement in engineering. If you\u2019re an engineer who wants to eventually advance into a management role, you\u2019ll need to be comfortable talking to customers, giving presentations and working with outside suppliers, agencies, etc. So developing these \u201csoft\u201d skills is vital. Toastmasters International<\/a>, a non-profit organization, is a great place to get your feet wet in public speaking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There\u2019s more to being a successful engineer than being good at math and science. Regardless of whether you graduated in May or 20 years ago, there are tips and strategies you can employ to increase your chances of career advancement, some of which might be surprising. 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