Ventajas
Product engineering(PE) is where the number 1 picks of engineering graduates go. Recently they hire the best graduates from schools for this position but only IF a position is available. Very challenging environment. A lot of technical trainings. In turn, a big expectation from you. Continuous learning. TI is the best semicon industry(see the records). Not the best salary though.
Desventajas
Other groups does not seem to know your job. they think you are doing nothing at all. They have little respect for engineering groups(not just PE). Non engineering groups are not very supporting and are very demanding. They seem to think that we should support them, but in fact should be the other way around. No unity. Very divided. Poor work life balance(shifting schedules)