What+is+engineering?

__What is engineering? __

Engineering is about the **creation** or **application** of **technology** to produce goods and services for the community. It involves **finding solutions** to **human and environmental** problems while making things for people to use. Engineers are involved in the **research, design, production**, **operation** and **maintenance** of many things that we take for granted in our everyday lives. There is a wide variety of tasks within the profession. The environments in which engineers work are equally varied. Engineering tasks such as **design, testing, controlling systems**, **direction of equipment** and **analysing** the properties of materials all involve the use of **computers**, so engineers need to have a **wide and varied set of skills.** The work of engineers is often conducted as **part of a team**. Engineers **make decisions and solve problems** by **working together** and **sharing their knowledge**. As a result, **engineers must have excellent communication skills with members of their team, other professionals and also the community.** media type="custom" key="10156197" align="center" 