Career questions tagged engineeringskills
What to choose between Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering?
"I'm a 10th-grade student trying to choose between Mechanical Engineering (MechE) and Electrical Engineering (EE) for my future major and career. My priorities are: 1. Job stability and financial security. 2. Working in metropolitan or tech-hub areas (I want to avoid being trapped in remote industrial zones, which I've heard can happen in MechE). 3. Flexibility to pivot across sectors throughout my career. 4. A focus on building sustainable and environmentally friendly machines and technology(something I'me very passionate about), which both fields seem to enable. The reason where I'm having the most trouble deciding is my own preferences. MechE sounds familiar, working with tangible things and building stuff sounds fun. EE sounds a bit scary, for that matter, along with a bit arbritary. But I blame that on my lack of knowledge and am trying to fix that too. But, if there are any professionals who could give me some insight into : 1. What it’s like to study and work in MechE vs EE 2. Career opportunities, flexibility, and financial/job security in each field 3. How realistic it is to work on sustainable technology in each discipline 4. Any advice for someone trying to discover their passion in engineering (if you can recommend any articles, videos or even online courses to get an idea or introduction to the mentioned majors, I'll be very grateful) Thanks a lot in advance.
How can I stand out in engineering internship applications?
I’m Laura a student graduating from high school wanting to get a head start in programs and skills I should develop to be more successful
How do I start a career in engineering, specifically HVAC?
I have no prior knowledge of how to start a career, know the very very basics of physics, and really just need to know what steps to follow to get my career started.
What is the most crucial skill or area of knowledge a student should focus on right now to become a successful Hardware Engineer?
I am currently a student in high school and I am wondering what I need to study now to become succsessful later.
What's the one skill you learn in engineering that's so awesome it guarantees you won't get fired by a robot and helps you become the boss faster than everyone else?
What are the earning expectations for entry-level engineers?
What's the #1 most powerful thing about starting a career in engineering that guarantees a young adult will always have a valuable job and get to work on the coolest stuff?
What's the #1 most powerful thing about starting a career in engineering that guarantees a young adult will always have a valuable job and get to work on the coolest stuff?
What are some of the best ways to get a mechanical engineering internship or co-op? #Fall25
Many people that I have talked to have stated that internships and co-ops have helped them to get work experience and get the positions they are in now, how do you go about getting those?
How do I obtain work experience that is relevant and useful for a mechanical engineering job?
I'm planning to get a degree in mechanical engineering but don't know how to get experience so I can find jobs after college
How will I know if mechanical engineering is the right career for me and what opportunities come with mechanical engineering?
- 12th grade - Aspire to be an engineer - I want to get at least a bachelor's degree in engineering
What qualifications do businesses looking for mechanical engineers emphasize or look for when conducting a job search?
Hi, I'm a high school senior planning on majoring in mechanical engineering next year. What qualifications do businesses looking for mechanical engineers emphasize or look for when conducting a job search?
What can I do during college and internships to make sure I learn as much as possible and enter my first full-time engineering job as well-prepared and skilled as I can be?
I want to work in chip design, which I know can be complex and competitive. I want to be as prepared as possible.
What do you guys think is the hardest part about Electrical and Computer Engineering? Would love to hear your thoughts!
Like the question says, what do you think? Personally, I'm a high school senior so all I can say so far is E&M. I'm taking AP Physics 2 and self-studying both the Physics C courses. This basically gives me awareness because I like to take on challenges. Feel free to say your thoughts!
What is the process of getting into my career while being in college?
I am planning to major in Civil Engineering and I don't know how to start my resume for my career life. What should I do to move forward towards my career? By which semester or year should we already be in the job field? #Fall25
What Engineering field is the best in regards to high growth and sustainability?
I am a high school Senior that is interested in Mechanical engineering. But as I go into college, I am concerned as to what Engineering major would take me the farthest, without worrying about major changes caused by AI or new technology.
How do I escape the world of learning about engineering and actually become an engineer?
I feel trapped in a loop of just learning and learning, never reaching the point of actually engineering anything, and I'm trying to change that and do something real.
What type of engineering major has the most opportunities outside of it specific major in the real world?
I'm still unsure on what engineering major to pursue because all of them sounds genuinely interesting to me. I really enjoy the subject of math, biology, and chemistry. So I'm leaning more towards pursuing a career of biochemical engineering but I'm concerned about the possible negative effects that AI will bring to the industry. I know that I want to do engineering because of the heavy amount of math that's involved. But I also want to know what type of engineering has the most job security and will allow me to pursue the most number of careers. Especially in the time of AI and the possibility of AI replacing humans in engineering positions.
What does it take to be a successful Chemical Engineer?
I plan on attending a 4-year college and major in Chemical Engineering. However, I do not know many people who are Chemical Engineers or who have gone into that field. I would like to know what type of effort, skill, or maybe luck that it takes to become one.
What are some good ways to up my chances of landing a job in mechanical engineering directly post-graduation?
I'm on track to graduate spring 2029 and would like to begin building up a resume now so I can secure a career in the future.
As an electrical engineering major, what steps can I take to apply my engineering/circuit knowledge into real-world projects I want to design some circuits and potentially integrate hardware with Arduino?
I would like to build out my portfolio and start my own technology-based business in the future; however, I feel as though I do not have enough hardware/hands on experience with technological design... I was just curious about how to expand my knowledge on this topic independently.
What steps should I take both professionally to build a strong foundation for a successful career in mechanical engineering?
I really enjoy math and love building things—whether it's hands-on projects or solving problems creatively. Based on that, professional steps would you recommend I take to build a strong foundation for a successful career in engineering?
What are the roles and responsibilities of a computer engineer?
I'm a 1st Computer engineering student and I am genuinely curious to those that are currently in the industry like how do you collaborate with others or teams in your work? What does a typical day look like for you? And what skill do you think are the most important for a computer engineer to have? And finally, what are your primary responsibilities? Its a bit long, but thank you for taking your time to answer :)
What is bioengineering like?
What is studying bioengineering in college like? And what is it like being a biomedical engineer?
How can I expand on electrical engineer at a young age ?
I want to become an Electrical Engineer but I don’t know what step I should take to get there early on. I am currently a sophomore at a New York high school.
What does being a Biomedical Engineer consist of?
I'm a freshman in high school and I love math, science, and anything STEM related. I'm not sure exactly what I want to do yet but multiple types of engineering keep popping up. I want to find out what Biomedical Engineers and any other engineering careers consist of when it comes to actually working. Are there any ways to be able to tell if a career in engineering is a good career for me? #engineering #biomedical-engineering #biomedical #petroleum
How hard is it to start a career in civil engineering?
I'm a senior in high school and about to attend Seattle University to pursue a degree in civil engineering. How challenging is it to start a career right out of college? #college #engineering #career
What's college life for engineers?
I want to become a Techincal Engineer but I'm not sure about academics. For example what classes do I take? How tough are those classes? How many years in college total? #engineering #colleges #technical-engineer
Does having a master's degree increase my rate in getting a job as a Aerospace Engineer
I'm in the tenth grade and I what to know what I should focus on. They say a bachelor is good enough but I want to be sure. Any other information would be #engineer #aerospace
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do they design softwares #engineering #computer
Is it fun to be a Mechanical Engineer?
Hey, I'm a sophomore at Codman Academy. I want to know if Mechanical Engineering is a fun job to do in the future. Also what skills are involved. #engineering #mechanics