I wish I got into additive manufacturing when it was nothing but a fad. It's such an integral part of the mechanical engineering world now, I wish I'd followed my gut instinct. This person has a new four-year, $1 million grant to create shields and parts using 3D printing that could be used in nuclear reactors. How awesome! What kind of opportunity would you make you feel like your dream come true? This would be mine!! https://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2024/10/02/tungsten

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Been lurking on this group for a while. I’ve only traded stocks ever. What’s the best way to start with options? Any great video tutorials or websites that can help me understand the basics. I only have theoretical knowledge of options thanks to a derivatives class I did at college.

Looking to get a new SUV. Kia Telluride vs Audi Q7. Thoughts?

Hello. Quick question about formatting. I have an excel sheet with bunch of negative numbers, but some are percentage values and some are dollar values. Is there a way to make all of them have a parenthesis for being negative while keeping them still percentage and dollar value separately or do I have to target them separately?

Does SAP SDC renegotiate on the CTC if we have an increased offer from another firm?

Hi Folks, I have an offer from IBM. They told me that variable component is not written in CTC breakup but you will get some amount each year

Is it so ?

What is the best time to go into industry tax if you have no intent on staying long term (SM/Partner)?

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Does anyone work at Airgas or have experience with this company (not available on Fishbowl)?

What will be the effect of US recession on KGS?
What should we be ideally prepared for in worst case scenario

Can someone refer me please for relevant opening in eli lily?

Cant open iBegin TCS portal, anyone else having this problem right now?

Can anybody tell me does BOSCH support buyout option? Should a candidate serve 3 months of notice period strictly?

Now that FB had rebranded it srlf as Meta shouldn’t ppl now use the abbreviation MAANG rather than FAANG…. 🤔

Hi all. What is the firms PTO policy and maternity benefits (specifically paid time off and length of time) at Houlihan Lokey?

Good entry point for PLTR?

Hi Team,
Need your inputs. Is stability more important than the opportunity?

I have an opportunity to explore how ever it's been only 6 months in current organization.

Can I take the offer and switch? Does it affect the stability?

Please help.

Does anyone have any inspiration stores of FIRE without an incredibly high income/family financial support. Looking for hope 😅

Hmm. I’m attracted to engineers..

What is everyone’s degree, YOE, field working in, salary, location, and any advice if applicable!

In your experience have engineering salaries posted on Glassdoor been accurate? I’m seeing many that seem low

I’ve heard a ton about business salaries in the other bowls. Interested in where everyone is with engineering backgrounds. Degree, YOE, Industry, Salary

How many ME jobs did you apply to before landing your current position?

Do you typically apply to jobs that you have are missing some of the qualifications for? For example: Is it acceptable to apply for jobs where you have 70% of the qualifications? Where is the % threshold of not getting considered?

I will possibly be getting a machinist role through some contacts, and I have no experience in the field and I’m wondering what I could expect to make, when I look up average salaries for a machinist position I see around 65k but that seems too good for my age and experience so I’m wondering what some others in the trade on here are making

What has your salary looked like as your career progressed? Starting, 3 years, 5, years, etc?

Anybody here trying to get into Project Management? If so, what makes you want to get into PM?

We’re hiring for Mechanical Engineering interns for our Concord, MA office. In-progress BS/MS in ME needed. Come join a lovely consulting firm. DM to discuss a possible referral 💥

How do I get a job as a Mechanical Engineer if I dont have experience?

I couldn’t get an internship while in school. I have a BS in ME and projects from school under my belt. I’ve also passed the FE exam. I’ve been mostly just doing CAD for a company for the last year by creating minimally dimensioned drawings and moving parts around in assemblies. I want to evolve in my career and be doing more. I worked so hard to earn my degree and I feel like I’m not even using it. But who will hire me?

What field is everyone here working in?

Hello everyone, I work with GM as Production Group Leader/ Production Supervisor. I am looking to switch. I have masters in manufacturing engineering. With my profile which roles I should be aiming at ?

Fellow Mechanical Engineers, where was the best place to look for ME jobs? LinkedIn? Indeed? Others?