What kind of systems and processes do you design? Are they complicated? How? What typical potential problems can you encounter when you design a process or a system?

How can engineers help reduce the impact of production on the environment?

How important is creative thinking in your job?

Do you think people have any misconceptions about your work? What kind of misconceptions?

What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction? Is there any aspect of your job that you dislike?

When you encounter a problem, how do you go about solving it?

What are the most important skills a person should have in order to become an engineer?

How important is teamwork in your profession? Why? Do you prefer to work alone or in a team? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both methods?

Do you deal with purchasing new machines? What factors do you take into consideration when buying them?

Do you agree that engineers should participate in professional development programmes? Why is this important? Do you attend scientific conferences? Why/why not?

Can you name any recent ground-breaking research or method that has been recently introduced in your area of expertise?

How would you explain what you do in your job to somebody who does not have a clue about engineering?

Which kind of knowledge is more important in your job: theoretical or practical? Why?