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stunnaben · 05-05-2011, 07:16 AM

Seeing as how this is a car forum, I'm sure there are more engineers on here than just me. I thought a thread devoted to engineers would be a good idea. We can talk about the job we hold and whatever else is involved. It's just an open thread. I hope it's in the right place.

My name is Ben Mintz. I'm currently a Senior at NCSU and I'm working a full time internship, about to turn part time while I finish up my schooling, at IBM's Research Triangle Park facility. I work with the Energy Conservation Coordinator and I honestly do not enjoy the energy conservation side of things. I'm EXTREMELY mechanically minded due to growing up on a farm and working with tools since I was able to hold a wrench. Now that I'm graduating soon, I'd like to see what other engineers on this site are doing with their lives. Where are you all working, what are you doing, how's the job, how's the company, etc, etc. It'd also be good to just unite and form some contacts. Maybe later in life or even sooner we could help one another out.

daryl337 · 05-05-2011, 11:08 AM

I like that idea.

Unfortunately I haven't finished my degree, so I probably shouldnt be posting in here.

I am however educated on the matter, my major is Mechanical Engineering. Currently however, im wasting away in a little office as a vehicle warranty administrator. I pretty much use my knowledge of engines to call BS on shady shops. It isn't what I want to do ideally, but it pays the bills and I didn't require my degree for the position.

Once I save up enough reserves, I will probably finish up the schooling so I can pursue what I really want to do... work in the F1 field.

Fyi, Cosworth was looking for people for a while. There was also a company out here in California (forgot the name, would need to look it up) who (primarily) produces the pnumatic valve train systems for alot of the F1 guys... and as I recall they had an engineer opening.

Might be worth doing the research if you wished to get into the mechanical side of the engineering world.

pablo180 · 05-05-2011, 04:14 PM

I haven't been on here in years, and happened to stumble on this thread. Funny.

Currently working at Lotus Renault GP as a composite design engineer.

Graduated from Cal State Northridge B.S. Mech Engineering with 2 years in FSAE before joining the work force. Internship at Toyota Tech Center before a 2 year stint at Swift Engineering.

Finished up my M.S. in Motorsport Engineering at Oxford Brookes University about 8 months ago and was picked up by Renault F1 which is now known as Lotus Renault GP.

Best advice for someone looking to get into F1 would be to move to the UK.

s13silvia123 · 05-05-2011, 08:22 PM

add me in i need more engineering connections as well.

hockeyrules · 05-05-2011, 08:45 PM

lol anybody good in C++/devC++?

niscur29 · 05-05-2011, 11:56 PM

Aerospace engineer here...Got my BS in AE and my MS in Space Operations Management.

Currently I'm a DOD civilian for the Navy working as a manufacturing/quality engineer. I travel the country to visit all of my contractors I oversee. It's the best job for security and there's nothing better then walking into a large dod contractor knowing that you have the oversight on everything they do especially when they try to play the same games on me that I played on NASA as a contractor. I have also been a manufacturing engineer & project engineer for the shuttle programs at ksc, a project engineer on the 787 and a mechanical design engineer for a busted ass mom and pop logistical company.

My main background is in manufacturing and composites for government contracts as both the contractor and the gov't.

FYI....the government is hiring all over the place for engineers..You have to be patient though. It took me 4 months to get my wife and I in. Also, for anyone wanting to work for the government in the DOD, make sure you got a pretty clean background including family and friends. They check EVERYTHING to get a security clearance granted.

daryl337 · 05-06-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pablo180

I haven't been on here in years, and happened to stumble on this thread. Funny.

Currently working at Lotus Renault GP as a composite design engineer.

Graduated from Cal State Northridge B.S. Mech Engineering with 2 years in FSAE before joining the work force. Internship at Toyota Tech Center before a 2 year stint at Swift Engineering.

Finished up my M.S. in Motorsport Engineering at Oxford Brookes University about 8 months ago and was picked up by Renault F1 which is now known as Lotus Renault GP.

Best advice for someone looking to get into F1 would be to move to the UK.

Pablo. Lets switch lives. I might PM you a few questions if you do not mind?

MadScientist · 05-06-2011, 10:17 AM

Other then Rare Trick... I have a BS in Industrial Design and I will be attending UNO in the fall for Mechanical Eng. I have been in the Composite Fabrication industry for over 10 years and have a known record (Thinist Ballistic Spec 1 panel in the world, and Fastest Prop Driven Boat in the world).

I would like to do a Motorsports focus at UNC and work for Riley!!

-Drew

doubleclutchinlikeishould · 05-06-2011, 10:29 AM

I work in the engineering department at an industrial bakery. Engineering is a bit of a stretch of the term, its really just maintenance. But I run the parts room, so the perks are nice. Bearings, belts, and bolts, I got em. lol.

I recommend searching for a job in a non-unionized place. The only thing unions are good for is breeding slackers. Im a non-union employee, surrounded by union workers that move at 30% their working potential. Its a miserable work environment, considering you get the same acknowledgment whether you bust your ass or slack all day. There is no incentive to be a good employee, and the employer and employee's are constantly playing hardball with one another. Who can give the least and get the most. No wonder this company is doing so poorly.

stunnaben · 05-06-2011, 11:55 AM

The formula team here at NCSU is full of a bunch of pricks that only want to work on the motor. None of them really care about the chassis design, handling characteristics, nothing but the engine. They have a turbo F4i engine tuned on a motec standalone which is nice but they're stepping up next year to a bosch standalone from what I've heard. Don't quote me. I have been helping the Formula hybrid team here at state but they're all kind of running around with their heads up their tails. The leader won't settle on an idea so they've decided to turn the project into a 2-year car instead of running a car this year.

Where I'm sitting now, at IBM, working with their facilities engineers, I don't want to do this the rest of my life. I need a more mechanical based job. I'm unsure of where to look. I've been considering Australia and their mining industry. I'd rather stay in the states for the next 5 years or so to get some work experience and pursue my options before jumping ship. I live in Nascar country so I could try to get picked up by the race teams but I don't have a clue where to begin with them. I honestly don't want to work for a Motorsports type company due to fear of losing my passion for cars. I love cars, I love working on them, but I fear doing it day in and day out will cause me to lose the desire to work and play with my own stuff.

xrockoutx · 05-06-2011, 05:50 PM

Nevada's a good start if you're interested in mining engineering (gold mines), learn the ropes here, then go to Australia, or whever else floats your boat.

pablo180 · 05-10-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by daryl337

Pablo. Lets switch lives. I might PM you a few questions if you do not mind?

Sure, I'd be glad to help out.

NismoPlsr · 05-11-2011, 06:07 PM

Hey dudes

BSME here. I work in the aerospace field as a "structures" engineer as we call ourselves, this is not to be confused with civil structural analysis of bridges and whatever. What I so is all sorts of FEA of jet engine parts. It is challenging at times and repetitive at others.

I have been keeping my ear open lately, I am looking for a change of pace. SpaceX was looking for structures people for a while but that would mean abandoning my s13 project to move across the country.

Anyways, good thread topic idea.

EDIT: P.S. We are looking to hire a couple structures and design engineers. PM if interested.

turbo2nr · 05-11-2011, 06:31 PM

kind of a strectch but..

b.s. industrial technologies /automotive managment.

it would be cool to get an inside of at least a resume view if anyone have connections. looknig to relocate to california.

thats one thing the engineering field lacks is good networking, business/finance/accounting all have events, seminars, and various networking activities.

HalveBlue · 05-12-2011, 10:20 AM

Ah, this thread comes just in time.

Anyone here an architectural engineer?

I'm split between going that route or something along the "boat design" path.

niscur29 · 05-13-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by turbo2nr

it would be cool to get an inside of at least a resume view if anyone have connections. looknig to relocate to california.

This I feel is the most important thing for any engineer especially those that are looking for their first job or trying to move into a larger company that sees literally thousands of resumes by a "hiring depo". I have found that if you don't have that inside advantage you have to be "extra special" to have any chance. Especially with companies that have the online databases that weed through applicants based on question/answer sets or by key words in their resume system.

My wife, AE, got hired right out of college by United Space Alliance. She got hired because her manager showed her resume and another resume to someone that went to our college. The guy said, I use to grade her papers, and my wife got the job. She then got me into USA a year later by putting my name/resume into the managers hands. I did not have that luxury and had to bounce around at smaller engineering companies.

For the Navy, I got called first for my interview, pitched my wife in a follow up phone call and the wife got hired two days after I did. I also got a past coworker in already and have pitched others as well. I have other friends at Lockheed/Boeing/NGC etc that all got in and then got others in this way. Really knowing someone on the inside is the key.

turbo2nr · 05-13-2011, 12:56 PM

^^ this

its networking which helps.. which this field of work lacks.

thats why like you stated without having a "in" your just another name

Silverbullet · 06-03-2011, 08:08 AM

bumping semi old thread. I was pinked for w/e reason for a few weeks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pablo180

Finished up my M.S. in Motorsport Engineering at Oxford Brookes University about 8 months ago and was picked up by Renault F1 which is now known as Lotus Renault GP.

Best advice for someone looking to get into F1 would be to move to the UK.

Pretty bad ass. I did motorsports engineering in my undergrad in the US. Its pretty pointless here unless, but it was some good stuff taught.

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Originally Posted by niscur29

Aerospace engineer here...Got my BS in AE and my MS in Space Operations Management.

Currently I'm a DOD civilian for the Navy working as a manufacturing/quality engineer. I travel the country to visit all of my contractors I oversee.

How are Navy eng jobs? Are most engineering positions project and operations oriented rather than design/analysis engineering? I'm currently working for shipbuilding in Newport News VA, specifically supporting nuke refueling ops. I figure i would have a decent chance of landing a spot with NAVSEA with the refueling exposure im getting here, once i finish my MS. Did Mechanical/Motorsports in undergrad and obtaining Systems Eng for grad.

niscur29 · 06-04-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverbullet

bumping semi old thread. I was pinked for w/e reason for a few weeks.

How are Navy eng jobs? Are most engineering positions project and operations oriented rather than design/analysis engineering? I'm currently working for shipbuilding in Newport News VA, specifically supporting nuke refueling ops. I figure i would have a decent chance of landing a spot with NAVSEA with the refueling exposure im getting here, once i finish my MS. Did Mechanical/Motorsports in undergrad and obtaining Systems Eng for grad.

I'm a project engineer for the most part, I'm in control of prime and sub contractors for the entire air frame on my program for anything related to manufacturing and quality. In all honesty its a babysitting job keeping track and reporting status, or raising hell when they seriously screw up. But the pay is awesome, the benefits are killer, and I pretty much do as I like things are so loose here. There are however "structures" engineers that are more into the design/analysis side. But with the government, we really don't "design" anything....Its all contracts/suppliers and our design engineers validate contractors designs and then provide necessary support as necessary.

Primarily though on the NAVAIR side it is a lot of systems/project engineering. Fortunately for me, I got into the manufacturing/project side right out of college so it was a natural fit. For me the sitting behind a desk shooting emails and listening in on telecons all week really really blows...I would much rather be on a floor working with the techs/machinery etc...But it is what it is in this economy so it'll do for a while.

Silverbullet · 06-04-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by niscur29

Primarily though on the NAVAIR side it is a lot of systems/project engineering. Fortunately for me, I got into the manufacturing/project side right out of college so it was a natural fit. For me the sitting behind a desk shooting emails and listening in on telecons all week really really blows...I would much rather be on a floor working with the techs/machinery etc...But it is what it is in this economy so it'll do for a while.

Same here. I got hired into project engineering for supporting nuke refueling ops right out of college. I often debate whether I should seek a design/analysis engineering position next just to gain some experience on the technical side of engineering, however it almost seems like a step backwards in some sense. I'm just afraid of being unemployable else where outside of shipbuilding and navsea related stuff.

niscur29 · 06-05-2011, 05:32 PM

I hear ya....My wife and I are the same for both degrees and experience and we constantly talk about switching it up and moving into design but with over 7 years being on the project side we would be starting from scratch doing design work. Now the problem we are finding is that we are over qualified/educated for certain positions where companies are not looking for that journey/career level engineer but the 0-3 years still mold-able kids (damn 30 is old!). Plus we need two jobs which make the search even harder because we are usually competing against ourselves for all jobs.

We thought the same thing when we left NASA/KSC. There aren't very many "space" vehicle processing companies out there so we were really afraid we were gonna lock ourselves into a niche that is going nowhere (fuck you congress).

Jobs are out there for sure but you almost have to commit to being open to relocating and be prepared to wait...

stunnaben · 06-08-2011, 12:10 PM

Well guys I started this and kind of let it go. I thought I would bump it. I'm looking for some advice as to what to do now. I'm doing summer school at State, finishing up my non-engineering electives (BS classes, the ones to make you "well-rounded") and this fall I will be finishing my Senior design class, my thermal design class, and my final two engineering electives. I'm open to moving but I want to be able to find the best possible job that will teach me as much as possible. I'm open to doing damn near anything. I love hard work and I really hate desk work. I'm not a fan of sitting on my butt at a desk all day. I don't want to babysit steam and chiller plants, I want something exciting. I need to feel like I'm actually doing something beneficial to society. Anyone got any ideas? I'm riding out my internship here with IBM until the end of the summer for sure. I could try to get a different internship but I doubt it's going to pay nearly as well as this one.

WISH ONE · 06-08-2011, 03:13 PM

If anyone is looking for a job or internship here in Southern California or Ann Arbor michigan.
Hyundai America Technical Center is looking for engineers.
Hatci.com

I am debating on going back to school for an engineering degree or industrial design.
I currently work for a Hyundai engineering facility here in Irvine Ca, if I had a degree in either it would be an easy transition.
but after speaking with a lot of the engineers here at the facility a good majority recommended getting a degree in business. I'm sort of confused now.

driftn_silvia · 06-08-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WISH ONE

but after speaking with a lot of the engineers here at the facility a good majority recommended getting a degree in business. I'm sort of confused now.

I believe reason why they suggest that, senior engineers want to keep hold of their jobs.

I switched majors from business to MechE, and after taking Intro to Enginnering class it was a good decision.

WISH ONE · 06-08-2011, 04:56 PM

Yeah but we are short engineers right now lol.
The way our company is structured I could probably land and entry level Eng. job with a business degree.

iwishiwas-all* · 06-08-2011, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pablo180

I haven't been on here in years, and happened to stumble on this thread. Funny.

Currently working at Lotus Renault GP as a composite design engineer.

Graduated from Cal State Northridge B.S. Mech Engineering with 2 years in FSAE before joining the work force. Internship at Toyota Tech Center before a 2 year stint at Swift Engineering.

Finished up my M.S. in Motorsport Engineering at Oxford Brookes University about 8 months ago and was picked up by Renault F1 which is now known as Lotus Renault GP.

Best advice for someone looking to get into F1 would be to move to the UK.

DJ PABLO the king of London! haha -Gabe

Well, I posted alot in the 'Engineering Class Help' thread when I was still in school & looking for a job.

I am a mechanical engineer, currently working in engine design for a car company. Lots of fun, everyone do well in school if you are still in it, I really enjoy my job. Still miss miami though haah.

Silverbullet · 06-09-2011, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by stunnaben

I'm open to moving but I want to be able to find the best possible job that will teach me as much as possible. I'm open to doing damn near anything. I love hard work and I really hate desk work. I'm not a fan of sitting on my butt at a desk all day. I don't want to babysit steam and chiller plants, I want something exciting. I need to feel like I'm actually doing something beneficial to society. Anyone got any ideas? I'm riding out my internship here with IBM until the end of the summer for sure. I could try to get a different internship but I doubt it's going to pay nearly as well as this one.

Don't think that much into it. It really dosn't matter that much on what classes your taking for the most part. It isn't going to determin what type of job you have from what I've seen. Just take what you feel you have an interest in. As far as wanting what type of (being in the field vs on a computer) that will vary from job to job. I do a bit of both. You have to understand that when you work for a company, that company is a business. There will always be paper work and administrative stuff associated with it.

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Originally Posted by WISH ONE

but after speaking with a lot of the engineers here at the facility a good majority recommended getting a degree in business. I'm sort of confused now.

a business degree in lue of an engineering degree is a good combo. There are MS Engineering Management degrees (MBA for technical organizations).. altho many step into management without a graduate degree.

rich250x · 06-18-2011, 02:39 AM

I just finished my second year as a mech.eng at uc davis and am really excited in actually taking some engineering classes. I was just wondering for those who already have their BS is it really beneficial to pursue a masters in engineering? I want to work somewhere in the automotive field after I graduate and the mech eng program at davis doesn't really concentrate on automotive, should I pursue a masters program that focuses on automotive engineering like the one at U. Michigan or will a BS be enough to be able to land a job in the automotive field?

iwishiwas-all* · 06-18-2011, 06:11 AM

i wouldn't say its necessary if you are tryin to get a job in industry. Just make sure you have heavy automotive extracurriculars (SAE, other race teams, personal projects...) to show your passion.

niscur29 · 06-18-2011, 02:04 PM

I personally would not recommend going right for a Masters once you finish your BS in engineering. From experience and talking with other engineers, you rarely use what you learn in college in the real world. Most engineers also do not start off in their dream job and have to "learn the ropes" to be a real world engineer versus a book educated one. Find the career field you like and are comfortable in (not aerospace, mechanical etc, but an actual FIELD) and then go for the Master's to improve your position with said company. This way your job will pay for it and it costs you nothing.

For me 4 years of all the engineering bullshit (fluids, dynamics, thermo *FUCK YOU THERMO*, solids blah blah) was enough and after I learned the ropes in the real world I decided against a Master's in engineering and got one in business/operations management. Usually a business degree combined with an engineering degree will land you high up in most companies (WAYYYY down the road).

05-05-2011, 07:16 AM	#1
stunnaben Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX Age: 35 Posts: 969 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Engineering Connections Thread Seeing as how this is a car forum, I'm sure there are more engineers on here than just me. I thought a thread devoted to engineers would be a good idea. We can talk about the job we hold and whatever else is involved. It's just an open thread. I hope it's in the right place. My name is Ben Mintz. I'm currently a Senior at NCSU and I'm working a full time internship, about to turn part time while I finish up my schooling, at IBM's Research Triangle Park facility. I work with the Energy Conservation Coordinator and I honestly do not enjoy the energy conservation side of things. I'm EXTREMELY mechanically minded due to growing up on a farm and working with tools since I was able to hold a wrench. Now that I'm graduating soon, I'd like to see what other engineers on this site are doing with their lives. Where are you all working, what are you doing, how's the job, how's the company, etc, etc. It'd also be good to just unite and form some contacts. Maybe later in life or even sooner we could help one another out.

05-05-2011, 11:08 AM	#2
daryl337 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pac NW Age: 39 Posts: 589 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I like that idea. Unfortunately I haven't finished my degree, so I probably shouldnt be posting in here. I am however educated on the matter, my major is Mechanical Engineering. Currently however, im wasting away in a little office as a vehicle warranty administrator. I pretty much use my knowledge of engines to call BS on shady shops. It isn't what I want to do ideally, but it pays the bills and I didn't require my degree for the position. Once I save up enough reserves, I will probably finish up the schooling so I can pursue what I really want to do... work in the F1 field. Fyi, Cosworth was looking for people for a while. There was also a company out here in California (forgot the name, would need to look it up) who (primarily) produces the pnumatic valve train systems for alot of the F1 guys... and as I recall they had an engineer opening. Might be worth doing the research if you wished to get into the mechanical side of the engineering world. __________________ This is my clever and witty signature.

05-05-2011, 04:14 PM	#3
pablo180 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oxford, UK Age: 42 Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I haven't been on here in years, and happened to stumble on this thread. Funny. Currently working at Lotus Renault GP as a composite design engineer. Graduated from Cal State Northridge B.S. Mech Engineering with 2 years in FSAE before joining the work force. Internship at Toyota Tech Center before a 2 year stint at Swift Engineering. Finished up my M.S. in Motorsport Engineering at Oxford Brookes University about 8 months ago and was picked up by Renault F1 which is now known as Lotus Renault GP. Best advice for someone looking to get into F1 would be to move to the UK. __________________ www.formula1.com

05-05-2011, 08:22 PM	#4
s13silvia123 Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: where waldo is Age: 43 Posts: 3,267 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	add me in i need more engineering connections as well. __________________ 18g and 20g turbo users click on me http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/261219-18g-20g-turbo-users.html

05-05-2011, 11:56 PM	#6
niscur29 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Back IN FL, bring nice cars to the fail state! Age: 44 Posts: 481 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I'm in... Aerospace engineer here...Got my BS in AE and my MS in Space Operations Management. Currently I'm a DOD civilian for the Navy working as a manufacturing/quality engineer. I travel the country to visit all of my contractors I oversee. It's the best job for security and there's nothing better then walking into a large dod contractor knowing that you have the oversight on everything they do especially when they try to play the same games on me that I played on NASA as a contractor. I have also been a manufacturing engineer & project engineer for the shuttle programs at ksc, a project engineer on the 787 and a mechanical design engineer for a busted ass mom and pop logistical company. My main background is in manufacturing and composites for government contracts as both the contractor and the gov't. FYI....the government is hiring all over the place for engineers..You have to be patient though. It took me 4 months to get my wife and I in. Also, for anyone wanting to work for the government in the DOD, make sure you got a pretty clean background including family and friends. They check EVERYTHING to get a security clearance granted.

05-05-2011, 08:45 PM	#5
hockeyrules Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Peoria, az Posts: 523 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	lol anybody good in C++/devC++?

05-06-2011, 10:17 AM	#8
MadScientist Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 48 Posts: 1,972 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Other then Rare Trick... I have a BS in Industrial Design and I will be attending UNO in the fall for Mechanical Eng. I have been in the Composite Fabrication industry for over 10 years and have a known record (Thinist Ballistic Spec 1 panel in the world, and Fastest Prop Driven Boat in the world). I would like to do a Motorsports focus at UNC and work for Riley!! -Drew

05-06-2011, 10:29 AM	#9
doubleclutchinlikeishould BANNED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ Age: 45 Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I work in the engineering department at an industrial bakery. Engineering is a bit of a stretch of the term, its really just maintenance. But I run the parts room, so the perks are nice. Bearings, belts, and bolts, I got em. lol. I recommend searching for a job in a non-unionized place. The only thing unions are good for is breeding slackers. Im a non-union employee, surrounded by union workers that move at 30% their working potential. Its a miserable work environment, considering you get the same acknowledgment whether you bust your ass or slack all day. There is no incentive to be a good employee, and the employer and employee's are constantly playing hardball with one another. Who can give the least and get the most. No wonder this company is doing so poorly.

05-06-2011, 11:55 AM	#10
stunnaben Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX Age: 35 Posts: 969 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	The formula team here at NCSU is full of a bunch of pricks that only want to work on the motor. None of them really care about the chassis design, handling characteristics, nothing but the engine. They have a turbo F4i engine tuned on a motec standalone which is nice but they're stepping up next year to a bosch standalone from what I've heard. Don't quote me. I have been helping the Formula hybrid team here at state but they're all kind of running around with their heads up their tails. The leader won't settle on an idea so they've decided to turn the project into a 2-year car instead of running a car this year. Where I'm sitting now, at IBM, working with their facilities engineers, I don't want to do this the rest of my life. I need a more mechanical based job. I'm unsure of where to look. I've been considering Australia and their mining industry. I'd rather stay in the states for the next 5 years or so to get some work experience and pursue my options before jumping ship. I live in Nascar country so I could try to get picked up by the race teams but I don't have a clue where to begin with them. I honestly don't want to work for a Motorsports type company due to fear of losing my passion for cars. I love cars, I love working on them, but I fear doing it day in and day out will cause me to lose the desire to work and play with my own stuff.

05-06-2011, 05:50 PM	#11
xrockoutx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: reno, nv Age: 43 Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nevada's a good start if you're interested in mining engineering (gold mines), learn the ropes here, then go to Australia, or whever else floats your boat.

05-11-2011, 06:07 PM	#13
NismoPlsr Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: CT Age: 41 Posts: 690 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Hey dudes BSME here. I work in the aerospace field as a "structures" engineer as we call ourselves, this is not to be confused with civil structural analysis of bridges and whatever. What I so is all sorts of FEA of jet engine parts. It is challenging at times and repetitive at others. I have been keeping my ear open lately, I am looking for a change of pace. SpaceX was looking for structures people for a while but that would mean abandoning my s13 project to move across the country. Anyways, good thread topic idea. EDIT: P.S. We are looking to hire a couple structures and design engineers. PM if interested. __________________ S12 \|\| KN13 \|\| S13 \|\| B16

05-11-2011, 06:31 PM	#14
turbo2nr Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: queens NYC Age: 39 Posts: 2,561 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	kind of a strectch but.. b.s. industrial technologies /automotive managment. it would be cool to get an inside of at least a resume view if anyone have connections. looknig to relocate to california. thats one thing the engineering field lacks is good networking, business/finance/accounting all have events, seminars, and various networking activities. __________________ s14 kouki ka-t

05-12-2011, 10:20 AM	#15
HalveBlue Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: I'm somewhere where I don't know where I am! Posts: 1,549 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ah, this thread comes just in time. Anyone here an architectural engineer? I'm split between going that route or something along the "boat design" path.

05-13-2011, 12:56 PM	#17
turbo2nr Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: queens NYC Age: 39 Posts: 2,561 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	^^ this its networking which helps.. which this field of work lacks. thats why like you stated without having a "in" your just another name __________________ s14 kouki ka-t

06-05-2011, 05:32 PM	#21
niscur29 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Back IN FL, bring nice cars to the fail state! Age: 44 Posts: 481 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I hear ya....My wife and I are the same for both degrees and experience and we constantly talk about switching it up and moving into design but with over 7 years being on the project side we would be starting from scratch doing design work. Now the problem we are finding is that we are over qualified/educated for certain positions where companies are not looking for that journey/career level engineer but the 0-3 years still mold-able kids (damn 30 is old!). Plus we need two jobs which make the search even harder because we are usually competing against ourselves for all jobs. We thought the same thing when we left NASA/KSC. There aren't very many "space" vehicle processing companies out there so we were really afraid we were gonna lock ourselves into a niche that is going nowhere (fuck you congress). Jobs are out there for sure but you almost have to commit to being open to relocating and be prepared to wait...

06-08-2011, 12:10 PM	#22
stunnaben Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX Age: 35 Posts: 969 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Well guys I started this and kind of let it go. I thought I would bump it. I'm looking for some advice as to what to do now. I'm doing summer school at State, finishing up my non-engineering electives (BS classes, the ones to make you "well-rounded") and this fall I will be finishing my Senior design class, my thermal design class, and my final two engineering electives. I'm open to moving but I want to be able to find the best possible job that will teach me as much as possible. I'm open to doing damn near anything. I love hard work and I really hate desk work. I'm not a fan of sitting on my butt at a desk all day. I don't want to babysit steam and chiller plants, I want something exciting. I need to feel like I'm actually doing something beneficial to society. Anyone got any ideas? I'm riding out my internship here with IBM until the end of the summer for sure. I could try to get a different internship but I doubt it's going to pay nearly as well as this one.

06-08-2011, 03:13 PM	#23
WISH ONE Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: orange county ca Posts: 2,738 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	If anyone is looking for a job or internship here in Southern California or Ann Arbor michigan. Hyundai America Technical Center is looking for engineers. Hatci.com I am debating on going back to school for an engineering degree or industrial design. I currently work for a Hyundai engineering facility here in Irvine Ca, if I had a degree in either it would be an easy transition. but after speaking with a lot of the engineers here at the facility a good majority recommended getting a degree in business. I'm sort of confused now. __________________ PARTING/SELLING MY COUPE. PM ME.

06-08-2011, 04:56 PM	#25
WISH ONE Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: orange county ca Posts: 2,738 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Yeah but we are short engineers right now lol. The way our company is structured I could probably land and entry level Eng. job with a business degree. __________________ PARTING/SELLING MY COUPE. PM ME.

06-18-2011, 02:39 AM	#28
rich250x Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2011 Location: norcal Posts: 87 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just finished my second year as a mech.eng at uc davis and am really excited in actually taking some engineering classes. I was just wondering for those who already have their BS is it really beneficial to pursue a masters in engineering? I want to work somewhere in the automotive field after I graduate and the mech eng program at davis doesn't really concentrate on automotive, should I pursue a masters program that focuses on automotive engineering like the one at U. Michigan or will a BS be enough to be able to land a job in the automotive field?

06-18-2011, 06:11 AM	#29
iwishiwas-all* Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oxford, UK/Miami Age: 37 Posts: 1,710 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: iwishiwas-all* Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i wouldn't say its necessary if you are tryin to get a job in industry. Just make sure you have heavy automotive extracurriculars (SAE, other race teams, personal projects...) to show your passion. __________________ IG @gabednconfused https://www.youtube.com/user/gabedm

06-18-2011, 02:04 PM	#30
niscur29 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Back IN FL, bring nice cars to the fail state! Age: 44 Posts: 481 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I personally would not recommend going right for a Masters once you finish your BS in engineering. From experience and talking with other engineers, you rarely use what you learn in college in the real world. Most engineers also do not start off in their dream job and have to "learn the ropes" to be a real world engineer versus a book educated one. Find the career field you like and are comfortable in (not aerospace, mechanical etc, but an actual FIELD) and then go for the Master's to improve your position with said company. This way your job will pay for it and it costs you nothing. For me 4 years of all the engineering bullshit (fluids, dynamics, thermo FUCK YOU THERMO, solids blah blah) was enough and after I learned the ropes in the real world I decided against a Master's in engineering and got one in business/operations management. Usually a business degree combined with an engineering degree will land you high up in most companies (WAYYYY down the road).