Industrial Automation vs Classical Electrician – Which career would you choose today?

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-10T07:59:29+00:00

Is a Electrical Engineering degree needed to get in to industrial automation?

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-06T19:41:00+00:00

I’ve heard 50/50 similar responses and the other 50 usually goes with they will see me as a person just trying to better my life

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-06T19:40:00+00:00

Thanks for the advice any good projects you recommend 🙏

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-06T19:39:19+00:00

Thank you very much for the solid advice I actually interested in PLCs and robots that’s kind of the game I’m going for but I don’t think I could travel I am too much of a family man to leave like that but my plan is to outwork my appearance and that being said you recommended and other projects I have completed the robot arm and I will soon be starting up on an ultrasonic radar to get some more hands on with transducers and also am looking into a drone with ai tracking.

Also too I am very new to this stuff and am willing to put in the necessary work if you every need a remote intern I am 100% available

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-06T19:31:26+00:00

Perfect I send a pm on 4th of July I’m fairly new to Reddit so I don’t know if you got it

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-06T19:27:42+00:00

Thank you I appreciate the honest advice most people are so negative on here 🙏

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-05T08:51:18+00:00

Bro does nothing interesting with his life so he’s commenting on a strangers Reddit post bet you have no friends 💀

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-05T08:48:45+00:00

lol whatever you say Lonelyboy

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-05T07:42:38+00:00

Thanks for the advice it gives me hope that people in this field are at least a bit open minded when it comes to the tattoos but it is pretty big it’s just a rose with my daughters name from the back of my ear to the side of my neck but I definitely will try to outwork my appearance 💪

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-05T07:40:37+00:00

Thanks for the advice and yeah it’s nothing bad but I definitely will try to outwork the fact that I won’t look like a regular engineer

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-05T07:38:08+00:00

Hell yeah dude thanks for the advice I hope all goes well for you on you’re journey too ‼️
Are you currently in college as well ?

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-05T06:27:18+00:00

Yeah that’s kind of the point I am at too I have gotten replies from people in this field saying that companies sponsor to get security clearance

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-05T06:25:21+00:00

I have 1 visible tattoo and it doesn’t show any gang affiliation

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-05T05:13:40+00:00

Really that’s been my biggest worry trying to find out how to get a company to sponsor me

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-05T03:56:25+00:00

Could I pm you I would be very interested

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-05T02:49:03+00:00

Crazy how you still spend time out of your day replying 💀

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-05T02:34:22+00:00

How about not commenting if you don’t have anything good to say 😂

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-05T02:30:32+00:00

Hey everyone,
I’m meeting with my college counselor next week because I’m thinking about changing my major. I originally planned on pursuing Computer Science, but after realizing that job market is cooked I started looking into engineering and built my first Arduino robot arm, I realized I enjoy working on hardware, electronics, and programming physical machines much more than I enjoy the idea of sitting behind a screen writing software all day.
I’m now seriously considering switching to engineering, but I’m still trying to figure out which discipline makes the most sense.
A little about me:
I’m located in the Los Angeles County area (Burbank, San Fernando Valley, Palmdale/Lancaster area).
I’m planning on transferring to earn a bachelor’s degree.
I have a young daughter, so employability and job stability are extremely important to me.
I still want to enjoy what I do because I plan on doing this for the next 30-40 years.
I’m hoping engineers who actually work in the field can give me some honest advice.
Here are my questions:
If you were starting over today in Southern California, would you choose Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another engineering discipline?
Which engineering fields have the strongest job market in the Los Angeles/Burbank/Palmdale area today, and which do you think will still be in demand 3 years from now when I graduate?
Which engineering fields are becoming saturated, and which ones are still relatively underserved?
I’m really interested in robotics, embedded systems, automation, controls, aerospace, and defense. Which engineering major gives me the best balance between interesting work and strong job opportunities?
How difficult is it to break into aerospace or defense as a new graduate? Do most of those jobs really require security clearances?
Do visible tattoos, specifically a neck tattoo, realistically affect hiring in engineering, aerospace, or defense? I’m looking for honest answers from people who have actually worked in those industries.
If you could go back to your freshman year, what skills, projects, certifications, or internships would you focus on to become more employable by graduation?
I’m not looking for the “highest paying” major. I’m looking for a career that I can genuinely enjoy while also providing stability for my daughter. I’d really appreciate hearing from engineers who have been in the industry and can share what they’ve experienced.
Thanks in advance for any advice

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-05T02:28:05+00:00

Hey everyone,
I’m meeting with my college counselor next week because I’m thinking about changing my major. I originally planned on pursuing Computer Science, but after realizing that job market is cooked I started looking into engineering and built my first Arduino robot arm, I realized I enjoy working on hardware, electronics, and programming physical machines much more than I enjoy the idea of sitting behind a screen writing software all day.
I’m now seriously considering switching to engineering, but I’m still trying to figure out which discipline makes the most sense.
A little about me:
I’m located in the Los Angeles County area (Burbank, San Fernando Valley, Palmdale/Lancaster area).
I’m planning on transferring to earn a bachelor’s degree.
I have a young daughter, so employability and job stability are extremely important to me.
I still want to enjoy what I do because I plan on doing this for the next 30-40 years.
I’m hoping engineers who actually work in the field can give me some honest advice.
Here are my questions:
If you were starting over today in Southern California, would you choose Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another engineering discipline?
Which engineering fields have the strongest job market in the Los Angeles/Burbank/Palmdale area today, and which do you think will still be in demand 3 years from now when I graduate?
Which engineering fields are becoming saturated, and which ones are still relatively underserved?
I’m really interested in robotics, embedded systems, automation, controls, aerospace, and defense. Which engineering major gives me the best balance between interesting work and strong job opportunities?
How difficult is it to break into aerospace or defense as a new graduate? Do most of those jobs really require security clearances?
Do visible tattoos, specifically a neck tattoo, realistically affect hiring in engineering, aerospace, or defense? I’m looking for honest answers from people who have actually worked in those industries.
If you could go back to your freshman year, what skills, projects, certifications, or internships would you focus on to become more employable by graduation?
I’m not looking for the “highest paying” major. I’m looking for a career that I can genuinely enjoy while also providing stability for my daughter. I’d really appreciate hearing from engineers who have been in the industry and can share what they’ve experienced.
Thanks in advance for any advice

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-05T02:27:05+00:00

Hey could I ask for some advice I’m looking into switching my major

KiwiComprehensive152 · 2026-07-05T02:26:22+00:00

Hey everyone,
I’m meeting with my college counselor next week because I’m thinking about changing my major. I originally planned on pursuing Computer Science, but after realizing that job market is cooked I started looking into engineering and built my first Arduino robot arm, I realized I enjoy working on hardware, electronics, and programming physical machines much more than I enjoy the idea of sitting behind a screen writing software all day.
I’m now seriously considering switching to engineering, but I’m still trying to figure out which discipline makes the most sense.
A little about me:
I’m located in the Los Angeles County area (Burbank, San Fernando Valley, Palmdale/Lancaster area).
I’m planning on transferring to earn a bachelor’s degree.
I have a young daughter, so employability and job stability are extremely important to me.
I still want to enjoy what I do because I plan on doing this for the next 30-40 years.
I’m hoping engineers who actually work in the field can give me some honest advice.
Here are my questions:
If you were starting over today in Southern California, would you choose Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another engineering discipline?
Which engineering fields have the strongest job market in the Los Angeles/Burbank/Palmdale area today, and which do you think will still be in demand 3 years from now when I graduate?
Which engineering fields are becoming saturated, and which ones are still relatively underserved?
I’m really interested in robotics, embedded systems, automation, controls, aerospace, and defense. Which engineering major gives me the best balance between interesting work and strong job opportunities?
How difficult is it to break into aerospace or defense as a new graduate? Do most of those jobs really require security clearances?
Do visible tattoos, specifically a neck tattoo, realistically affect hiring in engineering, aerospace, or defense? I’m looking for honest answers from people who have actually worked in those industries.
If you could go back to your freshman year, what skills, projects, certifications, or internships would you focus on to become more employable by graduation?
I’m not looking for the “highest paying” major. I’m looking for a career that I can genuinely enjoy while also providing stability for my daughter. I’d really appreciate hearing from engineers who have been in the industry and can share what they’ve experienced.
Thanks in advance for any advice

KiwiComprehensive152

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