Daggar said:Uhhh.... isn't that what I just said?
he had to make it sound complimicated. I am an engineer and that is one of our job requirements.
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he had to make it sound complimicated. I am an engineer and that is one of our job requirements.
50FoxBodyGT
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I'm doing machining right now in school and deciding whether or not to pursue engineering or not. I really would love to learn to weld though, and make parts for race cars and what not. I'm thinking when I graduate, start playing around racing carts in my spare time and make stuff for it, and work my way up.
srothfuss
Last night I stabbed the same guy 7 times in a row
I learned to weld, Mill, use presses, lathes, etc... all as an intern whille I finished up my degree. You just need to find a job at a prototype shop where you have access to all these tools on the weekend.
Oh, and Dags, I'm sorry I repeated what you said. I was just excited.
Oh, and Dags, I'm sorry I repeated what you said. I was just excited.
thehueypilot
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I am an Engineer and you might want to look at all the companies that are outsourcing their products overseas. I have worked in a factory for the last 15 years and it gets worse every year. It is a great profession and the money is good but look at all your options and talk to the people that are working in the field you are interested in before you leap. Look into Pro/E instead of AutoCad it is a lot better and used more in industry. Good Luck!
grey5.0beast
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srothfuss said:
MBA + BSME=$$$ anywhere lol im probaby going to take the first part of the PE test my junior yr then get my MBA and POSSIBLY (repeat POSSIBLY) get a masters in engineering too. i just have to see how the next 4yrs treat me.
If you are goon in the math part of it then more power to you. I looking else where for my $$ cant hack the math but everything else is a slight breeze. My bro graduated w a mech eng deg and after seeing the math he had to bring home to finish for class no thank you. But I am jealous about the inventor 11. I been doing cad for about 4yrs now off and on myself along with some arch drafting and this is just my first taste of solid modeling. Loving it and wanting more.
Nate
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I absolutely love it, I love being able to take any object i can imagine and CAD it up in 3D. I finished the crankshaft, connecting rod, piston, sleeve, and all the pins today in a 77minute class period. I assembled it into a V4 and am going to make it a full V8 tomorrow aswell as animate it.
At first i was just going to leave it with the sleeves but i actually think i am going to model a short block for it...and if time permits i am going to model a full long block.
I say as time permits because me and my partner are building a 1/100 scale model of the Lenny Zakim bridge...fun.
At first i was just going to leave it with the sleeves but i actually think i am going to model a short block for it...and if time permits i am going to model a full long block.
I say as time permits because me and my partner are building a 1/100 scale model of the Lenny Zakim bridge...fun.
50FoxBodyGT said:Automotive engineers FTW!
I talked to some of those guys when I went to Detroit for a FSAE competition.
No way I want to do that work, in that town
I am quite content working Aerospace in Seattle.
If you do want to get into Detroit though...
Learn CATIA V5.
V5 is almost the only program that is ever used by the auto makers.
When a new program starts up, Engineers with V5 experience get the jobs.
If you can't find a school/program that provides access to V5 (many schools don't just because it is incredibly expensive), look for the low buck version called SolidWorks.
If you are a full time student, you can get a student version of SolidWorks at a reasonable price.
CAD is a great way to work.
I know exactly what you guys like about it.
Just wait until you do some CAD/CAM work.
Create a part in CAD, and generate CNC machine code directly from the 3D part.
I kinda miss school now
jason
DRock9 said:
I only mention it because the user interface and general operation philosophy between V5 and SolidWorks is VERY similar.
Actually the parent company of CATIA purchased the SolidWorks company just for the user interface.
Detroit does give some 'credit' to SolidWorks users, as they can pick up V5 a little quicker.
If your looking for an Auto Engineering job, I recommend seeking out those programs at some point before graduation.
If you can't get to them, you can still get a job, but having that experience will help.
On a similar note...
I have some V5 experience on my resume.
After working my current job for nearly 2yrs, I still get calls for job offers. The only reason I get these calls is because of the V5 experience.
Ok, I'll quite preaching now.
Good Luck,
jason
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