Mechanical Engineering

I used to pride myself on always saying yes and being the go-to person. But I realized it sometimes meant I was the default person for tasks no one else wanted.
Have you ever been typecast at work in a… more

After 11 years of working remotely or in super casual startup environments, I'm now job hunting for hybrid positions that require business casual dress. I literally don't know what to buy or w… more

Will I be taken seriously when I enter this new field? I’m new to the engineering field, so new that I haven’t even started my courses yet. This is a career change from being an automotive apprentice,… more

I'm applying to jobs at various companies and finding it challenging to write unique and persuasive cover letters. What are recruiters and hiring managers actually looking for beyond just listing … more

An MEP engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineer) is in charge of setting up, integrating, and also making sure that the entire MEP system is working in the buildings. They focus on proj… more

I've been working with my current company for about a year now (plus I have my bachelor's and master's). I've just received a job offer with a higher salary that's in the perfect l… more

Early in my career, success meant promotions and raises. Now it’s more about flexibility, interesting work, and time for my life outside the office.
Has your definition of success changed over time? Wh… more

Stayed late fixing technical problems yesterday, but I'm still swamped today. My manager treats every request like it's an emergency. What's your approach when you're drowning in work … more

Hello, especially to those who work as maintenance planners.
I've been longing to shift my career to a different industry. I'm currently working in the transportation industry but looking to get into… more

I've been in the same role for about six years, and I'm starting to feel like I'm out of the loop on what's happening in the job market. I'm also worried about forgetting how to in… more

I'm early in my career, and I always second-guess whether I should ask a coworker for help or keep trying. I don't want to seem lazy, but I also don't want to waste time being stuck. What&… more

Does anyone else do mostly drawings and little design work? In school I loved thermo and fluids, got to do some cool fluid mechanics diagnostics work for internships. Fast forward to post graduation, … more

I got feedback that I need to "tone down the tech talk" in meetings with other departments. But I'm stuck - if I don't explain why something takes time, they think I'm being lazy… more

I received an offer from a large tech company, but the initial salary is less than I'm currently making. HR has been pretty clear that the offer is "non-negotiable." I'm trying to fi… more

A few weeks ago I had an initial screening call with a company local to me for a specialized position I know I'm a great fit for. After a week I emailed the recruiter politely asking for an updat… more

After nine years as a Senior Staff Engineer at a FAANG, I'm looking for a less stressful, mid-level role outside of big tech. It's frustrating because I keep getting ghosted, even after crushi… more

As an engineer fortunate enough to have avoided RTO (so far), I'm confused by a new surge I'm seeing that's forcing some of my friends back to the office 4-5 days/week starting in Septembe… more

I am an Engineer in the oil and gas industry and would love to find a remote position. What type of positions should I look up? Seems like the only thing available is for IT/software related engineers… more

Is it important for a Program Manager to have technical knowledge when managing engineering projects? I'm currently overseeing multiple engineering initiatives, but I don't have a strong techn… more

Where do you spend most of your time at work? Meeting, email, something else? For me it’s meetings for sure.

I've been with my company for five years and just got turned down for a senior-level position again. My skip-level manager says my work is great, but there are "budget constraints." The … more

I applied for a position at a large utility company (with over 700 employees) last week. I completed everything through their website, sending my resume and cover letter. They said they'd call me … more

I'm looking for the best way to balance being available for my team vs getting deep work done. I'm constantly getting pinged on Slack throughout the day, and it's killing my productivity. … more

I've been at my current job for 2 years, and we got a new manager last year. It's been a mess ever since then. He's always talking negatively about people on the team, makes some really qu… more

I'm a new grad who just started my first engineering job three weeks ago. My team of 6 developers barely speaks to anyone. They're just heads-down coding all day. I've tried saying good mo… more

I began my career working in Nuclear Power, designing tooling/equipment for refueling outages.

I currently work in defense, designing directed energy weapons systems. This is a field that has the possibility of growing ex… more

I'm covering for a coworker who's away for two weeks, but he left crucial, time-sensitive work with awful documentation. Everyone on my team, including my boss, is angry, but trying to help. I… more

I've been asked back to a company where I didn't like the culture or coworkers. It's probably my only shot at a dream role, though, plus I'd be mostly remote. They're also offering… more

I'm an experienced engineer, but worried about losing my edge while I'm unemployed. What are some things you have done to maintain your mental agility and keep up with the latest industry tren… more

10 years in med devices, been through the whole journey - contract work, startup life, now big corporate. Made what I thought was a smart move, staying on the leadership track at the startup instead o… more

I'm leading a team where two senior devs can't agree on how we should structure our system, and their arguments are making the rest of the team feel uncomfortable. How can I best rein in their… more

Advice for a young Engineer in Training from Trinidad & Tobago (Caribbean Region) that enjoys 3D CAD Modeling and would like to become a full time Design Engineer mainly dealing with CAD programs … more

My company is likely splitting into two separate companies. Has anyone been through this experience and what advice would you offer?

Hi, I am a recently graduated mechanical engineer planning to study a master’s degree, preferably in the US or Europe (I currently reside in Mexico). I publish this to kindly ask the community to share with me: r… more

I don't understand why people act like it's strange to research a company before applying. If I'm giving my time and skills to a job, I'm absolutely checking TikTok, Reddit, Glassdoor-… more

My manager thinks I don't show enough "urgency" because I'm laid-back and leave at 5 PM. But the thing is, I get to work by 7 AM and work through lunch, so I'm putting in the hou… more

I started working as a roadway designer at a medium firm after my master's. My supervisors want to make me billable all the time, I have to keep working even if there's not much work. Billabil… more

It's clear that social skills improve with practice. I know this intellectually, but as someone who's naturally more analytical and introverted, casual conversation or small talk feels incredi… more

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