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I just discovered that Aerotek has an RSS feed. How very useful. Help me think of major engineer recruiting companies to watch, so far I am up to: THiNK (owned by Randstad) (Had to generate an RSS using Feedity, may or may not work) Aerotek (Have an RSS feed, thank you Aerotek) What are some others? EDIT: engineerjobs.com has an RSS and by city/discipline feature. I think it may be some sort of aggrigator but aren't sure. Lord Gaga fucked around with this message at Jan 12, 2011 around 00:15 |
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I personally hate school but I love working as a Mech. Eng. Tech and can't wait until I graduate. It's knowing how much I can potentially enjoy working and the salary I can expect that keeps me going.
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| # ¿ Jan 13, 2011 01:49 |
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Here in Orlando I see jobs mostly for: Mechanical Computer Programming/Web/Networking/Database Design Electrical though lower than what bls.gov says they should make Civil/Structuaral though almost always requiring a P.E. If you want advice for your area, call up a major engineering recruitment firm like Aerotek and ask them. Also don't forget that electrical does a lot more than just work with circuit board components. You could go into microwave radiation, power generation, etc. Lord Gaga fucked around with this message at Jan 23, 2011 around 16:32 |
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Sweet As Sin posted:I just decided this semester to actually major in EE. I got to go to the PowerGen show in Orlando FL this year. Rolls Royce actually brought a turbine into the show room and KBR had free beer and wine for everyone. They have courses that are a few hundred for students but probably worth it to say I went to the PowerGen seminars on a resume plus get you acquainted with the industry. I am hoping to take them next year even though I am a Mech E and planning on doing more of a machining/manufacturing career. EDIT: http://www.power-gen.com/ Welp looks like it is moving to Vegas. Lame. Might still go. Lord Gaga fucked around with this message at Jan 23, 2011 around 19:19 |
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Angrycel posted:Hey all, I am studying engineering at the moment, leaning towards mechanical engineering but I am interested in all aspects of engineering really, I love to see how it all links together. I'm looking for some other things to learn that have some link to engineering or may help me understand other aspects of it. Stuff that I can learn on the side sorta thing. I've been thinking of seriously learning CAD or really learning a programming language for example, both things I should have some familiarity with I would expect. Just anything that would be useful or something maybe you wish you had of looked at before your first job but didn't think of. Anything really, cheers! Machining is probably the single best related skill to have as a mechanical Engineer. It has paid big dividends for me in job prospects though I am still in college. For example I am taking dynamics but I may be getting a job as an actual mechanical Engineer, my second interview is Thursday. Even if I don't get it, I'd say even getting a second interview when I know the other candidates have BSMEs is pretty remarkable. If you are interested in programming, electro mechanical interfacing is something you can be good at fairly cheaply and do very very neat things with. Look into microcontroller packages like the Arduino or the NerdKit. You will need to learn some C programming but you will be able to interface the real world with computers. If you have never heard of microcontrollers and have no idea what they go, check out hackaday, sparkfun and adafruit for various info that they have on them. Lord Gaga fucked around with this message at Mar 2, 2011 around 04:27 |
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JamesWatt posted:Do any jobs/types of jobs that satisfy these criteria jump to mind? One example that I thought looked awesome was working in Exxon’s (or any other big energy company, for that matter) R&D department. There is a way to become a mechanical engineer with only a two year degree (or possibly no degree) and that is through machining. I am in school to get my BSME and recently turned down a job that would make a little better than your average graduate without a BSME. I got offered the job even though every other candidate had a BSME (and some more experience in CAD as well) because it was a company that does a lot of machining and prototype work of which I have a few years experience as well as understand the latest in technology of the field. Guys with experience setting up, programing, repairing, etc. CNC mills and lathes are respected very highly when it comes to becoming engineers. That said I turned it down because not having a BSME would be very limiting in the long term and also kills the chance of an MBA, which is in my plan. Lord Gaga fucked around with this message at Mar 7, 2011 around 16:32 |
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GTJustin posted:Are there any other recommended tutorials out there while I go through the basic tutorial again? http://cadjunkie.com/
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Why do you want to be an engineer?
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What type of engineer are you? There are some various blue collar jobs that you could do while job hunting that would put you from last to the front of the pack. You're SUPPOSED to do them while in college but oh well. Those that come to mind for a mechanical are: Machinist/CNC Machinist, Machinery Repair, Auto Mechanic, etc. I only have a two year degree and have gotten one job offer in the 40s and declined to pursue another job that I was told I was the front runner for because it was an hour from my house. (Which was also in the 40s) This is because I have CNC machining/programming/setup/repair experience and can market myself as go-getter. (Also I had a one year internship in engineering.) I of course declined as it would mean putting off completion of my degree. Both of those jobs I found because of craigslist, posting my resume and responding to ads. Also hit up linked in that website rocks. Point is you don't need to get a title like engineer or engineer intern on your resume to get experience that employers respect.
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dxt posted:I have a BS in Electrical Engineering and I had a software internship. What are you looking to apply your EE training to? If electronics then start doing projects. You mentioned programming, get familiar with Atmel AVRs, there's a ton of electromechanical interfacing you can do for cheap. Heck I even have a project I would hire you to do and send you the components for if you have basic knowledge of electronics and some fairly basic C programming skills. (Details below.) Indeed and craigslist are great places to search keep it up. Join linkedin if you havent already and then as soon as you do SEO your linkedin profile for electrical engineer and start joining groups and messaging recruiters. There are tons of engineering or technical degree only type recruiters on linked in. Tons. BTW If anyone is interested in the project, I have instructions and sample code to complete part of it. You take an Atmel AVR that you already have header files for the components youre interfacing. Interface it with a small linear encoder that outputs serial data via four pins. The serial data is at like 1.5V or something so a level shifting circuit will need to be made to read the data. (Have instructions for this as well) A value and the data will then need to be output to the computer and to an LCD screen (which I have a header file for and sample code) after being compared to a table of values for the data. There will be about four or five tables of data to compare to, which one is used will be based on a 5 position switch. Pretty simple project that has most of the time consuming stuff done. I just don't have a whole lot of interest in completing it as I am busy in school and working. Pays $100 and I supply all parts needed. Lord Gaga fucked around with this message at Apr 13, 2011 around 11:27 |
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If you can't get multiple offers for internships making a decent wage (like $18/hr) then you [probably shouldnt be trying to get more out of the one you can get unless you have better opportunities.
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| # ¿ Apr 13, 2011 15:56 |
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I think he is referring to anyone who has passed the FE and completed an ABET program as an engineer, not just those with P.E.s. So far out of approximated 40 degree holding engineers that i have met and talked to or worked with for some times, the only ones with P.E. and BSMEs are my college professors. While I have a lot of respect for 20 years of manufacturing experience, as well as two year eng tech and baccalaureate programs, engineering school is such a bitch that I plan on distinguishing myself by putting my name, title and degree. The no degree "engineer" is especially common in manufacturing and boy don't tell them they aren't engineers unless you want to bear the angst of that chip on their shoulder. This is also true of machinists with at least 6 days of experience.
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Math minor is a feather in your cap at best BUT at a lot of colleges you only need two classes past D.E. to get one. If youre an EE then I hear Linear Algebra is useful (although be aware logic and proof may be a prerequisite) and often there's some sort of computer based applied mathematics that teaches matlab and mathcad which is also useful. If its useful, you have the time, you find math interesting, you really want to sell yourself as a logical thinker, whatever it very well may be a good worth it.
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| # ¿ Apr 19, 2011 05:13 |
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Because engineering students can't live with just thinking they're better than the rest of the university, they also have to think they're better than other people in the same building.
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My friends brother is very bright and has just completed a tough semester of Phy 2, Chem 2, and Calc 3. He thinks he wants to switch to being a math major from being a Chem E but he is wrong because this is foolish for obvious reasons. I think he knows pretty much nothing of what engineering is like and basically dislikes his courses because of course engineering pre reqs are miserable even though from what I understand he has been successful in them. I think my strategy is going to be to tell him about how awesome being a mechanical engineer in industry is and encourage him to actually go out and learn some not coursework stuff. The other prong of that is going to be like yea college isn't actually about learning, it is about learning skills that will be profitable for you. Theres certainly math and statistics jobs out there but I don't think there are any that wouldn't be bolstered greatly by a BS E and then maybe a masters in math or statistics. Any tips on what to say to someone in their sophomore year who is thinking of switching from engineering to math? Lord Gaga fucked around with this message at Apr 23, 2011 around 19:40 |
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I cant find anything directly comparing the results of the two degrees on those sites. EDIT: JK im a big dumb dummy http://www.payscale.com/best-colleges/degrees.asp
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What sort of engineer? Do something or take some class or get a job that shows you have practical real world experience. No one gives a poo poo that you got a 2.51 GPA and barely passed engineering school when you have a BSME with 2 years of CNC machining,programming and setup under your belt. EVen if you did it by retrofitting a harbor freight lathe in your garage for $2000. Of course you wouldn't list your GPA.
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Ive said it probably 30 times in this thread but I'll say it again. I have gotten actual job offers to be an engineer making a salary commensurate with having a BSME with just two years of eng school, a 1 year engineering internship, and a good bit of machining experience. Also I work the "I am a go getter, I learn new things extremely quickly" angle to death. I got the job offer before people with BSMEs and more solidworks experience. I was also told I was the front runner for another job I opted to not pursue. Now of course I didn't take them because my long term earnings and growth potential (these were small companies) would be extremely limited. I got the internship before I'd taken Calc 2 because I had machining experience and was talking to a neighbor about machining and having a machine shop in my garage. Machining experience will open doors and it will make those of us scraping by on the edge of a 3.0 the top candidate at any company who does a lot of in house machining (which is a LOT). It is also cool as gently caress.
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hobbesmaster posted:This is why everyone should learn some C if they can. Agreed. I am a mechanical engineer an C is really useful for both PLCs and Microcontroller based stuff, both things you're likely to run into in manufacturing.
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2banks1swap.avi posted:Blue collar work wouldn't do much if I'm breaking into Engineering, be it software, space ships, bridges, or lightbulbs. Neither retail nor skilled labor really matters, unless it's "Heh, I can work this guy hard." I am NOT going to get ridden like that ever again. If it is in your discipline and intended industry, e.g. a manufacturing or mechanical engineer who has worked as a machinist, this is not at all true. Many blue collar jobs are done to make what an engineer designs. A certified airplane mechanic will make a better EE or ME working in the aerospace industry. Someone who has actually wired up an ECU, as many auto mechanics who like racing will have at some point, will make you a much better automotive engineer designing the same. Don't discount "blue collar" jobs when they service your intended industry.
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Sutureself posted:I have a BS in mechanical engineering and an MS in bioengineering and right now I am on my third internship because I can't get a Real Job to save my life. Kinda wishing I went into business instead; at least I could have partied more as an undergrad. What is wrong with you or your employment history that youre having these problems? I am in Orlando attending UCF and you can read about my experiences in this thread. That said my target industries are manufacturing related like defense. Hell I got calls for ME positions by placing ads on and responding to craigslist ads. Also get on linked in.
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| # ¿ Apr 27, 2011 02:14 |
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I am not in HR but it is common to see no or less experience required of people who have masters in engineering while theres almost always a requirement for experience in engineering.
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| # ¿ May 1, 2011 16:17 |
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grover posted:Don't worry, you'll pick up everything you need to know along the way, they don't jump right from algebra II to Calc VI, you know! 2banks1swap.avi posted:There's a calculus 4? Its the one where they teach you roman numerals. Also at many schools calc 4 is DE or calc 3 and DE is called calc 3.
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| # ¿ May 9, 2011 12:53 |
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HAHAHAH did someone just say "Should I retake a class I got a B in?" Just take classes and don't waste any more time in engineering school than you have to.
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Heli0s posted:I'm 18 and just got a paid internship at a really reputable machine shop place that makes some awesome stuff for Lockheed Martin/Raytheon. You didn't really tell us anything. What kind of internship? Engineering? Are you a freshman in college or still in high school or what? What are you doing there? Being a CNC programmer, fixture designer, etc. is a very very good way to get job offers. Read my other posts in this thread for more info.
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Somehting to keep in mind is that almost every single thing you see around you was either made by a machine tool or made by something that was made by a machine tool. If you want to be a practical employee know what it takes to run, setup, use and some basic of design of machine tools.
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| # ¿ Jun 9, 2011 16:06 |
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I work at a company that designs prototypes for satellite antennas, positioners, mechanical attenuators, etc. Its more microwave/RF stuff though. Does that count as satellite?
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| # ¿ Jun 21, 2011 05:39 |
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Seriously though if they know youre green they expect you to be dumb as poo poo. If you know how to use a power drill thatd be good. If you wipe your OWN rear end thatd be good too.
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Wickerman posted:It's a mechanical engineering internship and all I really have is industrial machining experience. I haven't done any big projects in class yet. I have, however, done quite a lot of pseudo-engineering work at my summertime industrial machining job. Specifically, I've helped to troublehshoot and re-calibrate machines so that event parts could be ran for the very first time. Elaborate, multi-day calibration/changing-over of said machines. I've also gotten to talk (roughly) with overseas engineers from Toyo and Tanaka industries. I've worked alongside engineers in my industrial plant and from Tanaka. Machining is extremely important in industry. Play up that angle. Play up the fact that with your machining knowledge you can do better designs for lower manufacturing cost and so on.
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Delta-Wye posted:Today I got an offer for a $10/hr job with no benefits and limited hours. Yay college, my engineering degree is getting me 30% less than I was earning in 10th grade. What type of engineering? I got paid $12/hr at an engineering internship when I was in calc II. ...and I left after a year.
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| # ¿ Aug 17, 2011 05:24 |
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Get a ti-89
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Everyone should use a TI-89 because teachers get nervous when they see people using qwerty calculators. TI-89s have a lot of extremely useful features that you will use many many times over a TI-83/84 which doesnt come close. Symbolic integration. Enough said.
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seniorservice posted:I was wondering what other jobs/careers you can do with an ME/AE BS degree other than engineering? I used to work for a small company that specialized in millimeter wave technology mostly just making drawings in SolidWorks and later doing some (basic) CNC programming. Both got old pretty fast and I eventually started to hate going to work everyday. I think this whole engineering thing may not be for me. Sales. There's also tons of different roles in engineering. What mechanical things do you like to do?
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seniorservice posted:I was never one of those "hands on" kind of guys I more enjoyed the academic side of engineering and science. My original degree was supposed to be just AE, but I added an ME because it seems difficult to find a job as an AE without a good GPA (had one rough year where i went through some stuff and nearly had to drop out but ended up graduating with a 2.8) and being networked. I was never really into designing mechanical systems really. The only thing I can think of is going into a teaching career maybe. As far as classes I enjoyed while in school I'd say heat transfer, aerodynamics, and doing wind tunnel testing was pretty fun. You can get a good paying job in sales. You can also pursue a teaching career by getting a masters.
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Nothing will get you a job as a Mech E better than selling your machining experience.
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| # ¿ Sep 13, 2011 04:17 |
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I dont know about the internships but Disney's college program is for people who like Disney too much and the pay is poo poo and the housing rules are overbearing.
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| # ¿ Sep 14, 2011 15:35 |
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Would you be doing the CP or just an internship while living in Orlando? College program people are like regular cast members. If you're a junior year mech e or something you may make quite a bit more. But yea, disneys regular ol janitor makes $7/hour and lives with a few other people and isnt allowed to have people over after midnight.
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the_reading_rainbow posted:I'm kind of an engineer, I have a story to tell about my job, I hate my job and everyone I work with! I hope they hate you too and fire you. God drat you're stupid for doing this. Also just throwing it out there that the other employee may make significantly less than the average for his experience level and the bonus is a way of keeping him while paying him less.
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| # ¿ Sep 21, 2011 18:39 |
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If you use SolidWorks to do any sort of force modeling or anything like that please go here: http://forums.somethingawful.com/sh...0#post395990644
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MourningGlory posted:This article about STEM education was posted on Slashdot a couple days ago and the comments seem to paint a pretty bleak picture of engineering careers in the US, which seems to run counter to the general consensus in this thread. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Comments on websites are dumb, here or elsewhere. Also I dont really see any well rated comments saying that except for a few which are clearly dumb people saying dumb things like THE GOVERNMENT IS TRYING TO DESTROY ENGINEERING JOBS. Most of them are discussing why STEM classes are hard or saying that after getting an engineering degree, expect to get a business one as well.
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