Career questions tagged futureengineer
Seeking Mechanical Engineer Perspectives for an Assignment?
Hi! Less than a year ago I posted some questions I wanted to be answered by mechanical engineers, all of them to help me decide whether to pursue that degree in university. Thanks to the answers I received from that post, I made my decision and now I'm studying to become a mechanical engineer. In this post, I have some other questions to ask mechanical engineers or mechanical engineering students. (If it is within your possibilities, please fill out this area): Full name: Current position: Company/institution: Years of experience: Main field of specialization: Where you graduated from: The questions are: How would you describe mechanical engineering in a few words, and what sets it apart from other branches of engineering? What are the main fields of application of mechanical engineering today, and how have they evolved with technological development? Could you share a project you have worked on that has had a positive impact on the community or on people’s lives? What physical laws or mechanical principles are key in your daily work? How do they manifest in practice? What ethical, social, or environmental challenges does a mechanical engineer face in professional practice? Besides technical knowledge, what skills do you consider essential to succeed as a mechanical engineer?
What classes should I take in my senior year to look good for colleges focused in engineering?
I'm a junior in high school and looking at courses for next year. What are some good classes or common electives to take to look good for an engineering focused college?
what are ways to show your passion for software engineering
what are some projects or even internships that I could do during high school to get my college application better?
what is the difficulty of each top stem-related majors ?
tips for a high school junior
How do I get started with Robotics?
I am very passionate about it, but I have no clear path ahead of me except creating a few basic bots like a Line Follower Robot or an Obstacle Avoiding bot. Any tips? Also, I'm a 2nd Year Electronics Engineering student for context.
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.
What should be my steps to become a Machine Learning Engineer?
Hello, my name is Daniel and I'm heavily interested in AI, that I want to make it part of my career! I know that I have to really focus on math and learn Python well. I would just like some other opinions/help for what I can do to get into MLE as my career. Also, I'm planning to get into CS major at UW (I'm still in my senior year at Highschool taking College courses that include Java and Math). Thank you for reading!
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 kind of robotics are the easiest to start of with in order to get familier with it Is there some kinds of specific field that can help me get prepared for robotics once I get into college??
More specifically, Is there some sites, people, or places I can go to learn more about robotics? I want to be able to study more about robotics while I'm in high school so I'll be ready.
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?
how many years do you have to go to become a robotic engineer ?
I want to become this in the future and i want to know how many years I need to study
What motivates people to continue pursuing engineering despite the difficult coursework and career ahead in the future?
I'm currently in my sophomore year of civil engineering, and I'm feeling burnt out. How do people deal with this feeling, and what mindset can help me push through?
What would you say proved to be the most crucial skill to hone when it came to finding research opportunities around the globe relating to biomedical engineering ?
I am currently a high school senior and am interested in finding a way to connect my interests in electrical engineering to medical devices. I also want to look into ways of doing research in my future that provides me with the opportunity of visiting many different places and meeting many different people. More specifically, I want to research more into the realm of Neurotechnology and soft robotics. With the rising applications of AI, I want to find ways to integrate this into these devices to give even more opportunity in improving human cognitive abilities. I also want to research more into how to improve these devices to make them more accessible allowing for even greater rates of improved human autonomy.
How should I go about getting an internship during college? #fall25
I am going to be a freshman in college coming up and I am concerned about getting internship opportunities. I am going to school to be a chemical engineer, and I am unsure on how to go about internships. Is it better to reach out to companies myself or should I wait until companies get in contact with me?
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
What is the best way to connect with other people in the engineering field?
I am a senior in high school looking to go into Mechanical Engineering and want to know more about peoples lives within the field. #Fall25
What to expect going into biomedical engineering?
What should I expect going into college for biomedical engineering, and what are some tips you have to get me going on the right track to be the best student and engineer I can?
What degree shall I pursue that will allow me a career in aviation possible piloting? Should I apply for mechanical engineering or other options available? Please let me know what your opinion would be. I really like to build things, but I also wanna fly.
I’m a high school student and my goal in life is definitely to fly. I really enjoyed building things as well. My GPS is 4.0 I’m very diligent about my school work and math is my favorite subject. I like to travel and visited 40 of the 63 National parks in the US. This is when I developed my love for flight.
What struggles do you face in biomedical engineering that you don't see in other types of engineering?
I am in 12th grade and am going into college next year. I enjoy biology and health and want to pursue engineering, but am unsure if I should do another type of engineering.
How can I, as an aspiring engineer, elevate human innovation rather than diminish it in a frontier being taken over by AI? #Fall25
I am Laura a senior graduating soon hoping to go into electrical engineering. As I go into the field I wanna be ahead of the game. What challenges have you encountered so far in the recent years that I should consider?
How might someone get into the automotive flied by studying engineering?
Hi, I am studying engineering, and I am interested in the automotive industry. I study mechanical engineering and am trying to find a way in.
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 is the best advice for a computer science major who is unsure about which field to pursue (cybersecurity, software engineer, etc)? #fall25
I am a sophomore in college at Saint Joseph's University, and I declared my major last spring. I am unsure what I want to do with my degree at the moment.
Best study strategies and advice for an incoming engineering major?
I am a high school senior planning to major in Electrical Engineering in college. I want to start build good habits now so I can make college a little bit easier. What study techniques work best for engineering students, especially for math, physics? Are there specific routines, tools, or habits you wish you had started before your freshman year? I am also looking for general advice on time management, staying organized, and avoiding burnout during the first year of college. Any insight from current engineering majors or professionals would help.
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?
How to Get a Computer Science Job?
What is the best and fastest way to get a computer science related job while or before collage if possible?
What should we do to improve ourselves if we are programmers?
What skills are most essential for a programmer? How can we improve our skills? How could we get into a better company? What should we do to improve ourselves in college?