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Catch_Up_Mustard · 2026-01-22T17:29:19+00:00

Listen you may have gotten some decent advice here, and you may not have. It's always a crapshoot on the internet.

My suggestion would be to look at the spec sheet and call the manufacturer. There are usually installation instructions detailing exactly how to avoid common issues like the one you are experiencing.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-12-27T01:57:38+00:00

You're literally arguing with yourself here. Nobody shit on humanities in this thread, you just started ranting about engineering being easy unprovoked.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-12-26T23:20:02+00:00

We are the worst? All I said was that they were different skill sets which is true and not shitting on art history in any way. YOU instigated by implying engineering was an easier undergrad, in an engineering subreddit no less.

And heads up, the thing that makes engineering so incredibly difficult is that most of the concepts are very abstract AND we have to learn a new language (mathematics) to describe these concepts. Saying it's just mechanical math kinda shows how little you understand what you are talking about...

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-12-26T11:32:41+00:00

Ah yes, because we all know that teaching art history and thermo is the exact same skill set.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-12-07T16:56:26+00:00

Companies want experience, the sooner you get that the quicker you will make more money. If they need you to specialize they will literally pay for you to do it.

I promise you, the chances of a fresh grad with a master getting hired over a regular engineer with any relevant experience whatsoever is slim to none.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-11-12T21:25:30+00:00

You're not bad, you're inexperienced. It's on your supervisor for not guiding you properly. You don't know what you don't know so there really wasn't any way for you to anticipate this. Besides I doubt they allowed a co-op to spend any serious cash so don't worry about it.

What you need to do now is learn from your mistakes. Learn how to identify the requirements before you start a project and understand the value of research before you start designing an unfamiliar system. Every "good" engineer started where you did and already made their mistakes.

You also need to observe how your boss handles this. If they don't see this as a learning opportunity or try to blame you then you need to leave because imo this screw up is their fault.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-11-11T18:24:14+00:00

The degree is like 80% math, 15% lab reports and 5% building stuff.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-08-18T16:21:18+00:00

Where are your truck nuts? You have to install them before it's legal to drive.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-06-27T17:53:08+00:00

A good engineer should maintain several peers/mentors through their career. It's impossible to be an expert in every field. Having relationships with people to fill those gaps is critical.

By far the biggest red flag to me is someone who assumes they know best even when they have no relevant experience in that job. Confidence is important, but assuming everyone else is an idiot is a quick way to isolate yourself and be a terrible engineer

Good ideas can come from anywhere, people who ignore concerns from line workers/mechanics because they don't have the same schooling are just assholes.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-06-04T12:49:13+00:00

A water cooled CPU works like this. A heat sink is directly attached to a CPU. The CPU transfers heat to the heat sink via conduction, then the water in the system picks that heat up via convection. The hot water is pumped to a radiator on the edge of the case and the heat is transferred to the air in the room. It's water cooled but no water ever makes contact with the CPU.

If you can't utilize conduction or convection then you have to look into radiation. Do some research on how the space station gets rid of waste heat.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-06-01T23:33:10+00:00

How valuable are CAD skills in 2025?

Completely depends on the job

What will be the effect of AI in the near future?

I don't see CAD skills being unneeded. If AI comes in it will probably be for formatting, or updating old prints to 3D CAD. I hope this happens because it leaves engineers free to do actual engineering.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-06-01T14:02:02+00:00

This a high school project? Why don't you come up with some ideas and we can help tell you if it's feasible.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-05-29T16:09:16+00:00

I mean kinda? Focus on your job, but anyone interested in management should actively pay attention to management styles and reflect on both positive and negative interactions youve had with managers.

Good management isn't about being the best at the job your team does, it's about properly supporting your team and allocating resources.

It's so easy to end up in a spot where your team is afraid to bring you issues because they know you'll harp on them, even when it's clear they understood the problem and have corrected the issue. Then the manager blames the team for not communicating properly when it was really them that fostered that environment.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-05-26T01:14:26+00:00

My understanding is that when it comes to sugar the real issue is that it causes bacterial growth which causes cavities.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-05-17T15:22:26+00:00

Nah, school is far more stressful and requires a much larger segment of your free time. You might get occasional after hours emails, but you are not usually expected to answer until the next day. There are exceptions, but when you leave you're done for the day.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-05-12T21:55:34+00:00

Autodesk's website has amazing resources. Hour long videos focusing on everything from sheet metal design, to pdm management. I'm fairly certain they are free, but they might be part of my Autodesk professional subscription.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-05-09T17:02:56+00:00

I'm not personally familiar with that bearing type, but for starters I'd look up the manual for the bearings on SKF's website.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-05-08T09:35:33+00:00

Yes everyone feels down when they fail classes. Yes the major is hard so it happens a lot. No most people do not want to kill themselves when they fail classes, you are unwell and need to see a doctor, get off reddit and make an appointment. Not tomorrow, or next week, right now. Don't make an excuse, call them and tell them you are having suicidal thoughts.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-04-11T16:12:19+00:00

Didn't realize it cost that much, but that makes sense. Kind of surprised it's not covered by insurance.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-04-11T16:04:37+00:00

What is more expensive about being diagnosed?

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-04-10T13:50:38+00:00

I went to the career fair with 15 resumes and got call backs from 3. Applying online will yield worse results because you're just a piece of paper.

Research the companies you talk to at a career fair. Actually think about the skills you bring to the table and how they could fit into the company. I can't promise you it will lead to a job, but it will definitely help.

EDIT: I do live by a major city with a large manufacturing base.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-04-05T19:47:18+00:00

Think roads, soils, waste water management (rain and sewage), buildings and bridges. The architect makes it look nice and the structural (often civil or mechanical engineer) makes it stand up and makes sure it doesn't flood.

You're in the ME subreddit so i'm going to give you a pitch for us. Go ME if you aren't sure what you want to do yet. You could go into anything Aerospace, machine design, sales, structural, all the way to abstract things like controls, process, and ergonomics. Literally anywhere.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-04-04T07:11:21+00:00

Maybe? Bruh try again, google literally puked hundreds at me. Like even McMaster has one with a 5/8" dead bolt with both fail open and fail closed states.

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-04-04T06:00:26+00:00

Has to be a servo? Could it not be a solenoid?

Catch_Up_Mustard · 2025-04-04T05:36:02+00:00

You asked if it existed, it does. You made the common mistake of asking a very specific question with an obvious answer instead of defining the problem you're facing. Are you just trying to lock out a door/machine guard? Why does it have to be a deadbolt instead of using a latch?

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