Electronics engineering is one of the largest and rapidly growing fields in engineering, according to A. Dhanabalan, Regional Director of Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance-Helicopter Division, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bangalore.

He was here recently to deliver a talk on “Job prospects and career options in electronics engineering” at the third national-level technical symposium of Bharathidasan Engineering College, Natrampalli. He spoke on the latest technology in aviation production, according to a press release.

In his presentation, Mr. Dhanabalan said electronic engineering was a profession that uses science, technology and problem-solving skills to design, construct and maintain products, services and systems.

It touches many fields including medical, robotics, space, computers, information technology, military and railway. He outlined the role of Ministry of Defence and departments involved in defence production and defence research.

He threw light on the recruitment pattern of DRDO, Combined Defence Service Examination conducted by UPSC twice every year for recruitment of officers in army, air force and navy and the Indian Engineering Services conducted by UPSC for freshers every year.

Referring to the role of HAL in defence, Mr. Dhanabalan said the business area was the “design and development of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, avionics and accessories, aircraft mid life upgrade programmes”.

It was also involved in “manufacture, maintenance, repair and overhaul of fighter, transport and trainer aircraft, helicopters, aero engines, avionics, accessories and ground support equipment”.

He outlined the achievement of HAL over six decades including aircrafts and helicopters designed and manufactured. The current manufacturing range included Hawk, SU-30 MKI, Jaguar, DO-228, Dhruv, Cheetah/Cheetal and Chetak/Chetan.

“There are many opportunities within India, you can try and succeed that will make our lives better, independent, challenging and help us achieving a self-reliant India by 2020. You can change your environment,” he said in the presentation.

A total of 152 papers were received from 70 engineering colleges for the symposium. Of this, 17 papers were selected for presentation, the release added. Among others, Principal of the college P. Natarajan and Head of Department ECE C. Narasimhan were present.



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