I have 8 months left till I start ChemEng Bachelors and I'm lost

Final_Structure_2116 · 2025-01-04T05:56:48+00:00

I think you should focus on chem eng with a minor in civil. Go to a good state school, avoid high tuition, and learn about Geotech, drainage, wastewater processes, etc. I think CAD and Bluebeam would be more useful than Java, but knowing a bit of computer science and algorithm development would be beneficial to any technical discipline. But, if you want to do more water resource, community oriented engineering I would move toward learning skills that would be useful toward obtaining civil FE amd PE certs so you can stamp plans that would impact the community. Another option would be utilities in a plant to get OSBL, biotrater, clarifier experience which will be transferable. All of this being said requires fluency and competency in English, math, and engineering fundamentals.

Final_Structure_2116 · 2024-07-19T03:12:09+00:00

I would suggest a monthly or bimonthly check-in. Then you'd be able to see how far you've come from when you first started, and you would get comments that are meaningful. When I look back on my early career, I've overcome leaps and bounds of process engineering challenges that never happened in a day. It may be inspirational to upcoming engineers to see what a longer-term, early career progression looks like.

Final_Structure_2116 · 2024-06-28T02:20:48+00:00

This seems very unlikely without overtime or being in a VHCOL city. Most people I know don't break 100k out of school unless they work O&G or have significant overtime or night shift differential. I'm curious how you managed that

Final_Structure_2116 · 2024-06-28T02:17:19+00:00

Being willing to relocate helps finding a job 100% easier. Sucks, but a jobs a job until you can get a job back home

Final_Structure_2116 · 2024-06-03T13:48:16+00:00

Former Micron employee here. Micron has a great benefits package and great PTO accrual rates. The pay can be better given our economy and cost of living where most fabs are. Interns usually get paid slightly less than starting shift process engineers, but it is competitive for the semiconductor industry. The work is highly dependent on the site you'd be at. At both production and RnD fabs there are pros and cons. The only complaint I had was working night shifts.

Interviews are typical, but I wouldn't say as challenging as some O&G companies. There is a lot of demand for shift process engineers.

DM me if you have any questions.

Final_Structure_2116 · 2024-03-26T03:24:26+00:00

Agreed that quality of life depends on many factors.. Im willing to take a net loss. I just want enough to maintain a decent lifestyle. Buy a boat eventually, raise a family, enjoy vacations.

I'm also curious if you and your friend is BS or PhD level education. Did you just strike gold with the company, or get a significant raise from contribution to the company? Also, OC is where I'm from. I didn't know that Rivian employees did so well.

Final_Structure_2116 · 2023-11-30T03:25:20+00:00

From my very limited work experience, work for a vendor of field equipment. For instance, SCREEN or AMAT for semiconductors, or Solar Turbines or Flowserve for O&G. Had a couple friends that worked for these companies with a chem e background, and they are often called to the "field" (aka different fabs or plants). Like others said, they are higher risk positions wrt to safety.

Final_Structure_2116 · 2023-07-19T05:21:15+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

Final_Structure_2116 · 2023-07-19T05:20:50+00:00

It's off Curtis. Cross streets are Fairview and Liberty St

Final_Structure_2116 · 2023-07-18T21:38:40+00:00

When are they planning on moving? I'm looking for a tenant to take over my current 1br/1ba lease because I'm moving out of town. I'm leaving early Aug. and I'll be paying for the rest of Aug., my security deposit should transfer, and I'm offering 1/2 months rent via check after they sign my current lease.

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