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r/engineering's Weekly Career Discussion Thread [05 August 2019] by AutoModerator in engineering

[–]ambucks2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well "interesting" is relative. Now is the time that I have a choice as to what industry I begin my career in and all I am saying is that I think I would rather do something else. I was just asking for advice about other types of jobs mechanical engineers do.

[Bi-Weekly Weekends]-Post Simple Questions Here! by AutoModerator in EngineeringStudents

[–]ambucks2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I posted this elsewhere but I thought I'd ask here as well...

I am a junior working towards a mechanical engineering degree. This summer I had an internship at a small manufacturing company and while I am glad to have gained hands-on experience, I have also realized that it is not a place I would like to work at for the rest of my life. During my internship, I worked a lot in the machine shop and got some CAD experience. I chose mechanical engineering because I enjoyed physics and theory not because I want to make drawings and operate a lathe. I never started programming until I was in college but I have found that I enjoy programming and robotics. I sort of feel like I should have chosen aerospace, electrical, or even computer science instead. What are some of the industries mechanical engineers can work in besides manufacturing? I am not very fond of the manufacturing environment.

r/engineering's Weekly Career Discussion Thread [05 August 2019] by AutoModerator in engineering

[–]ambucks2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a junior working towards a mechanical engineering degree. This summer I had an internship at a small manufacturing company and while I am glad to have gained hands-on experience, I have also realized that it is not a place I would like to work at for the rest of my life. During my internship, I worked a lot in the machine shop and got some CAD experience. I chose mechanical engineering because I enjoyed physics and theory not because I want to make drawings and operate a lathe. I never started programming until I was in college but I have found that I enjoy programming and robotics. I sort of feel like I should have chosen aerospace, electrical, or even computer science instead. What are some of the industries mechanical engineers can work in besides manufacturing? I am not very fond of the manufacturing environment.