Identify an engineering problem.

Identification should include

  • requirements
  • constraints
  • optimal solution
  • tradeoffs
  • goals
  • benefit to humankind
  • feasibility
  • economic feasibility
  • sustainability
  • risk assessment to the organization. 

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What are the objectives?
  • How does one identify the objectives?
  • What are the differences between requirements and constraints?
  • What is considered an optimal solution?
  • What is sustainability?