How to break into engineering design (power electronics, control systems, machines)

[Andetroy]

I've been working in mining for 6 years now, I managed to acquire a National Diploma in electrical engineering (cum laude) and I'm currently pursuing a BTech. I however do not want to work as a mine engineer, it is more maintenance management in my opinion than engineering design. Given that age is no longer on my side (I'm 25), is there any chance that I could break into the design world with a mere BTech? My strengths are power electronics, analog/digital controls and electrical machines.

 

[Andetroy]

Thanks

 

[AndyC]

I've been working in mining for 6 years now, I managed to acquire a National Diploma in electrical engineering (cum laude) and I'm currently pursuing a BTech. I however do not want to work as a mine engineer, it is more maintenance management in my opinion than engineering design. Given that age is no longer on my side (I'm 25), is there any chance that I could break into the design world with a mere BTech? My strengths are power electronics, analog/digital controls and electrical machines.

Age should never be a limiting factor guy.

I'm in my mid 30s with Electronic Engineering: Comms as an educational background, Electronic Security Systems maintenance as my main work experience with a current shift to Cyber Security Consultant as my 4 year target

 

[ArtyLoop]

I've been working in mining for 6 years now, I managed to acquire a National Diploma in electrical engineering (cum laude) and I'm currently pursuing a BTech. I however do not want to work as a mine engineer, it is more maintenance management in my opinion than engineering design. Given that age is no longer on my side (I'm 25), is there any chance that I could break into the design world with a mere BTech? My strengths are power electronics, analog/digital controls and electrical machines.

Absolutely yes! I broke into electronic design at your age. I don't do it anymore though- pay was shyte and too many douchebag bosses.