April 16, 2004
A: FROM MENTOR SUZETTE MINORINI IN TX
There are a number of options, the first of which is to use the internet
to search for computer engineering positions at some high tech companies
such as IBM, Microsoft and Dell. In addition to looking at job types and
their requirements, you might also search their homepage sites to get a
better understanding of their business and products. Their Annual Report
maybe online as well and it will be another good source of IT information.

I found the following career search sites below when I performed a quick
search for IBM, Microsoft and Dell:
At the following IBM site, you can search by either job type or
location for positions at IBM: http://www-1.ibm.com/employment/
At this Microsoft site, you can register and then enter their career
site and search for MS positions:
http://www.microsoft.com/careers/default.mspx
At this Dell site, you can search for positions by position or
location (this site is specifically for their Tennessee location) :
http://dellapp.us.dell.com/careers/tennessee/index.asp

In addition to using the internet, I suggest you meet with a college
counselor to discuss your question and ask to speak with either a student
or professor in their undergrad engineering dept.

Lastly, there's always the HR dept. of an engineering company that can be
contacted via telephone. No matter their size, you might attempt to
schedule a visit so you can meet an engineer or two and get a tour of their
facility and see their products.

Good Luck!
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A: FROM MENTOR SHEILA ENGLAND IN PA
To start here are two definitions with URLs:

Definitions of Computer Engineering on the Web:

The creative application of engineering principles and methods to the design
and development of hardware and software systems
http://www.hpcc.gov/pubs/blue94/section.6.html

- Field of study encompassing the design and implementation of computer
hardware.
http://www.averia.unm.edu/sa3e_student/Glossary.html