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Nicolas
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Norridge, Illinois
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What are some good areas in the United States to find work as a Mechatronics Engineer?
I am a junior in college studying Mechatronics Engineering Technology. I know that this is the general career path that I would like to pursue, but I struggle with finding a specific job that I would pursue after school. I would like to work in the food/food packaging industry, but I am open to anything that I am qualified for.
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Giovanni Marrufo
Sr Software Engineer
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Fillmore, California
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Hi Nicolas,
I believe you have a great opportunity ahead! There are two promising areas in the US you can explore. First, consider the California Central Valley, nestled between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It's home to many food industry companies and is conveniently near tech hubs and colleges like San Luis Obispo Cal Poly and the Bay Area, including San Jose. The second option is the Midwest, where many food industry companies are located, though it may not be as tech-focused.
I hope this helps you make a decision. You've got this!
Cheers!
G
I believe you have a great opportunity ahead! There are two promising areas in the US you can explore. First, consider the California Central Valley, nestled between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It's home to many food industry companies and is conveniently near tech hubs and colleges like San Luis Obispo Cal Poly and the Bay Area, including San Jose. The second option is the Midwest, where many food industry companies are located, though it may not be as tech-focused.
I hope this helps you make a decision. You've got this!
Cheers!
G
William Vvuko
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Moyo, Northern Region
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Hi Nicholas,
The qualification you are persuing allows you to to work in many industries: Aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, transport, energy & services. All of them offer good Opportunities for career development.
The Food & Beverage and pharmaceutical sectors will give you very exciting opportunities for building a professional career for yourself. Many roles are available: production, maintenance, utilities, design, projects, research and development etc.
Operational excellence has become a critical factor in modern manufacturing. In this regard, there are a few approaches that you will need to become familiar with. The first of them is called Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). It provides the main foundation for World Class Manufacturing. It's key elements include: team-based activities, elimination of waste, continuous improvement, planned maintenance activities, workplace organization for safety and efficiency, operator involvement in reliability improvements (autonomous maintenance), critical skills development for all staff (competence).
The other approach is Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM). This is the foundation of modern maintenance management. It's central philosophy is that we must understand the failure process of equipment in order to realize their inherent safety and reliability levels at minimum cost. Embedded within RCM are advanced problem solving techniques that help us identify equipment root causes (both potential & functional). Effective maintenance tasks can then be developed to specifically address these root causes using a decision logic. The process ensures that only technically and economically feasible tasks are selected.
The other requirement for success at the workplace is social competency, often referred to as Emotional Intelligence (EQ). It's key drivers are personality traits such as self-awareness, empathy, self-confidence, motivation, self-control, ability to network, communication skills, ability to work in teams, conflict resolution skills and ability to help others develop and grow.
Passion, diligence, commitment are essential for success at every stage of your journey as well.
The qualification you are persuing allows you to to work in many industries: Aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, transport, energy & services. All of them offer good Opportunities for career development.
The Food & Beverage and pharmaceutical sectors will give you very exciting opportunities for building a professional career for yourself. Many roles are available: production, maintenance, utilities, design, projects, research and development etc.
Operational excellence has become a critical factor in modern manufacturing. In this regard, there are a few approaches that you will need to become familiar with. The first of them is called Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). It provides the main foundation for World Class Manufacturing. It's key elements include: team-based activities, elimination of waste, continuous improvement, planned maintenance activities, workplace organization for safety and efficiency, operator involvement in reliability improvements (autonomous maintenance), critical skills development for all staff (competence).
The other approach is Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM). This is the foundation of modern maintenance management. It's central philosophy is that we must understand the failure process of equipment in order to realize their inherent safety and reliability levels at minimum cost. Embedded within RCM are advanced problem solving techniques that help us identify equipment root causes (both potential & functional). Effective maintenance tasks can then be developed to specifically address these root causes using a decision logic. The process ensures that only technically and economically feasible tasks are selected.
The other requirement for success at the workplace is social competency, often referred to as Emotional Intelligence (EQ). It's key drivers are personality traits such as self-awareness, empathy, self-confidence, motivation, self-control, ability to network, communication skills, ability to work in teams, conflict resolution skills and ability to help others develop and grow.
Passion, diligence, commitment are essential for success at every stage of your journey as well.
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Software Development
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Portland, Oregon
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Nicolas,
Make a list of food packing companies in your area. Be sure to include human food, pet food, and farm food processing companies. Use LinkedIn (or similar) to send connect requests with every person in each of those companies.
Develop and hone your story highlighting your education, passion, and curiosity regarding this industry. Tell your story to everyone you connect to.
It's easy to recommend someone that is passionate.
Sincerely,
Blaine
Make a list of food packing companies in your area. Be sure to include human food, pet food, and farm food processing companies. Use LinkedIn (or similar) to send connect requests with every person in each of those companies.
Develop and hone your story highlighting your education, passion, and curiosity regarding this industry. Tell your story to everyone you connect to.
It's easy to recommend someone that is passionate.
Sincerely,
Blaine