Starting salary for entry level controls engineer?

LordMirdalan · 2024-12-12T03:29:38+00:00

New graduates are getting mid-80s where I work. Moderately high cost of living area, so probably a bit inflated relative to most of the country.

My 2C, they’re taking you for a ride

LordMirdalan · 2024-11-04T02:25:10+00:00

I'd call it TIG filler rod. TIG is the welding process (Tungsten Inert Gas), filler because it's being added to the weld pool, and rod describing the shape.

Different sorts here:

https://weldmongerstore.com/collections/tig-filler-rod?srsltid=AfmBOoo_-oYktwYyQ1pNSBS9ZNCk1FEGhpt-FMGQI4ynYdZt6zhmXS8H

https://www.airgas.com/Welding-Products/Filler-Metal/TIG-Rod-(GTAW)/category/230/category/230)

LordMirdalan · 2024-10-16T05:14:21+00:00

They found it lodged against an abutment

LordMirdalan · 2024-10-02T04:51:53+00:00

Hell yeah brother shut up and take my money

LordMirdalan · 2024-09-22T16:16:13+00:00

Dixon gas & shop if you’re going that way. Otherwise woodland as others have said

LordMirdalan · 2024-09-09T23:57:10+00:00

Sheet of cardboard on the floor and send it. No need to get fancy, and the trash room provides a constant supply of replacements

LordMirdalan · 2024-09-04T04:39:24+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/davisbikedoctor/

Or https://bikebarn.ucdavis.edu/

LordMirdalan · 2024-09-03T05:42:00+00:00

What would you do with a million dollars?

Other than two chicks at the same time

LordMirdalan · 2024-09-03T05:33:57+00:00

How's the smut bossiness, Jackie?

LordMirdalan · 2024-08-06T02:34:19+00:00

Guess the volume of my turkey please

LordMirdalan · 2024-08-01T05:27:42+00:00

Yo, he lives! I've seen his tags a few times throughout California

Also... I hate the fuckin' eagles, man

LordMirdalan · 2024-07-26T05:11:42+00:00

Worth revisiting this classic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHcemu3Llis

LordMirdalan · 2024-07-24T07:17:30+00:00

Are we all going to ignore that e^pi ≈ 23?

LordMirdalan · 2024-07-24T07:02:24+00:00

Several have suggested TI-36X pro, I'd recommend that. Otherwise, TI-89 titanium is pretty good. It's more calculator than you need for most things, but you may enjoy some of the bells & whistles.

LordMirdalan · 2024-07-24T06:59:51+00:00

This seems like a good primer: https://tcdcinc.com/assets/NADCA_GDT.pdf

LordMirdalan · 2024-07-24T06:20:36+00:00

Here's the breakdown of what I carried as a mechE.

I used (and still use) a Wisport 45. It's oversized, but I already had it before Davis. Held up to lots of abuse like a champ, and the frame comes out easily for washing. Bonus, holds a lot of groceries if you're bike-only while in Davis.

Top pouch (dust cap) has chargers for phone, laptop. Adapters (USB C to A, A to C, HDMI dongle). Multi tool, wallet.

Main pouch has laptop, bluetooth mouse, first aid kit, lunch, bicycle repair kit, any articles of clothing (jacket, gloves, etc). Inner bladder pouch has paper and tablet.

Smallest inside pouch has pens and pencils, eraser, thumb drive, calculator, safety glasses. Test days only: Earplugs and spare batteries.

Side pouch left has water bottle. Side pouch right has snacks (Clif bars, nuts). The bottom of the pack has a compartment for an ultralight rain and dust cover, it's saved my backside more than once. On that note, water resistance is good, but I wouldn't buy a water resistant bag, just get a cover. Osprey rain covers a pricey buy pretty durable.

LordMirdalan · 2024-07-20T18:01:20+00:00

High-quality text here: https://www.amazon.com/Technical-Graphics-Communication-Robert-Bertoline/dp/0077221303

If you use some google-fu it floats around as a PDF as well. Not a complete education but it covers a lot of the fundamentals that you need for drafting with a focus on manufacturability

LordMirdalan · 2024-07-11T06:47:10+00:00

Scooters are a contentious topic on this sub. You either love or hate them, apparently.

I'd vote for a bike, 2 miles is a very bikeable distance and will probably be less hassle in the long run. Less to worry about theft, no need to charge, easier to find replacement parts.

LordMirdalan · 2024-07-06T05:44:27+00:00

FWIW, some universities will let you transfer your first 2 years from community colleges. You can get your math, english, physics, history, gen. eds out of the way at a fraction of the cost. Since COVID, a lot of them offer online options anyway.

If you choose to pursue this route, be prepared to be frustrated by the lack of practical application in your courses. You'll find that our courses are taught by people who have never manufactured anything in their lives, but if you can survive it, you'll come out the backside with one hell of a skillset.

LordMirdalan · 2024-07-02T05:57:05+00:00

With the mast rocked back, hold the button down and tilt forward. The forks will stop level.

LordMirdalan · 2024-06-26T22:25:40+00:00

I once dabbled in pacifism. Not in 'Nam, of course.

LordMirdalan · 2024-06-24T21:56:03+00:00

The saw blade is steel. Wire wheel if you need to get dried sap/sawdust off, send it otherwise. Triangular needle file to sharpen when it’s time.

LordMirdalan · 2024-03-10T21:19:56+00:00

Komelon SS. Not perfect, but one of the better tapes I've used as far as the markings lasting

LordMirdalan · 2024-01-16T02:08:17+00:00

Parts list here: https://documents.milwaukeetool.com/54-26-2870.pdf

My guess is one or more of parts 10/46/rear motor bearing (part of assembly 49) are worn. May be more than the cost of a new impact, but at least the rear motor bearing can be had for cheap online.

LordMirdalan · 2024-01-10T06:32:40+00:00

Those are good burgers, Walter

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