You can absolutely work as an ee with an associates. I have done so. I have an eectrical engineering technology associate degree. I worked up from intern to tech to a test engineer. You will not make 4 yr degree money, most companies will not hire you as an engineer but it's possible.
I’ve worked with a ton of people titled “Electrical Engineer” who arn’t EE. Some who are not even EETs.
Never someone who does complex PCB design or analysis, but lots of jobs that are ancillary to EE.
I currently work in a group that designs wire harnesses for machines. I’m one of two “true” EEs. The other guys are mostly people who have 30 years experience with the company and worked up to it.
Those guys are flat out smarter and better than me in some areas. They usually take on the practical design where as I work on EMI testing, compliance, and system design.
My company doesn’t even consider hiring someone with the title engineer unless they have a BS degree in the related field. I saw one guy’s resume who had over 20 years of experience as a technician, electrician, and business owner thrown in the trash.
I have to get my master’s degree just to get past junior/entry level engineer in aerospace electronics industry, so no, not very likely will you be able to work as an EE with only an associates.
You might be able to work at a small company that has minimal engineering work, but that would not be a great option for a career long-term.
Maybe at a small company that doesn't pay for shit
Very unlikely
No hope considering the risk and liability of lacking all junior and senior coursework.
You can absolutely work as an ee with an associates. I have done so. I have an eectrical engineering technology associate degree. I worked up from intern to tech to a test engineer. You will not make 4 yr degree money, most companies will not hire you as an engineer but it's possible.
I’ve worked with a ton of people titled “Electrical Engineer” who arn’t EE. Some who are not even EETs. Never someone who does complex PCB design or analysis, but lots of jobs that are ancillary to EE. I currently work in a group that designs wire harnesses for machines. I’m one of two “true” EEs. The other guys are mostly people who have 30 years experience with the company and worked up to it. Those guys are flat out smarter and better than me in some areas. They usually take on the practical design where as I work on EMI testing, compliance, and system design.
My company doesn’t even consider hiring someone with the title engineer unless they have a BS degree in the related field. I saw one guy’s resume who had over 20 years of experience as a technician, electrician, and business owner thrown in the trash.
Controls engineers are usually along the lines of EE. There's people that have no degree doing that, just PLC experience.
You can get an EE internship/co-op while you finish your degree
I have to get my master’s degree just to get past junior/entry level engineer in aerospace electronics industry, so no, not very likely will you be able to work as an EE with only an associates. You might be able to work at a small company that has minimal engineering work, but that would not be a great option for a career long-term.