tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11693538.post114273446099080612..comments2024-02-19T05:14:41.739-05:00Comments on The Auto Prophet: How To Become An EngineerAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108992620883563299noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11693538.post-6110708663393452322011-11-02T21:14:20.958-05:002011-11-02T21:14:20.958-05:00Hey "Auto Prophet" and fellow engineers....Hey "Auto Prophet" and fellow engineers. I am a young mechanical engineer that graduated this year from a local University in Trinidad and Tobago and I am a bit confused about getting certain achievements in my life. I would like to be an engineer or whatever you would like to call it that deals with the design of vehicles in a company like "Nissan" or somewhat similar (I have a liking for Japanese vehicles). What aspect of the vehicle? I am not too sure but most likely a specialized part like the engine or aerodynamics or may be all if possible. I am however employed at the moment with a Non Destructive Testing Inspection Company and I am not happy because I don't like what I do. <br />I am asking for your help or guidance to lead me along the correct pathway. I am actually going to start by attempting some detailed Autocad courses. <br /><br />-Thank you<br />VishalVishal13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11693538.post-1144109552039663262006-04-03T19:12:00.000-05:002006-04-03T19:12:00.000-05:00Excellent advice. If I was to do it all over agai...Excellent advice. If I was to do it all over again it would be bio-engineering. People are living longer and most desire a more active life style. Medical equipment to joint replacements are huge and will continue to grow!<BR/><BR/>As an engineer, please consider professional registration / licensure. It carries creditability and sets you apart. Take a look at www.NSPE.org and www.ncees.org.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11693538.post-1143236970512029672006-03-24T16:49:00.000-05:002006-03-24T16:49:00.000-05:00That's excellent advice, Mr. Prophet. One thing th...That's excellent advice, Mr. Prophet. One thing that I would add is a suggestion to seek out hobbies and extracuricular activities that are in any way related to to the field of interest. I'd dare say that I would not be successful as an engineer if not for the skills and knowledge I developed through my hobbies.The Angry Engineerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10928046249269361604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11693538.post-1142973656684280602006-03-21T15:40:00.000-05:002006-03-21T15:40:00.000-05:00Take it from a physician, medicine has *huge* prob...Take it from a physician, medicine has *huge* problems as well that rival what's happening in the auto industry, believe me. The difference is that the auto industry will collapse and implode and refashion inself leaner, meaner, and ready to compete in the next few years, while I'll take 20-40 years of slow, painful decline for this to happen in medicine... The grass is always greener!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11693538.post-1142888903322873962006-03-20T16:08:00.000-05:002006-03-20T16:08:00.000-05:00I'm still wondering if it was worth it too =p. (S...I'm still wondering if it was worth it too =p. (Structural Engineering in my case.)<BR/><BR/>Great advice!<BR/>I'd add, make the nerdiest friends possible. Friends who spend time talking about the TI-85 programs they've written will make you a better engineering student. You want to be close to your classmates and do homework cooperatively. They should be your social network too.<BR/><BR/>In college, don't take more than two or three important classes at once. Go to industry thingies and talk to people, get business cards, don't be afraid to email them after events. Many will be willing to talk to you.<BR/><BR/>But be flexible. I used to think I wanted to design bridges, but now I'm doing construction, on schools - mostly because I like the company I'm at more than the ones that I thought I'd end up at. You might find yourself in a similar situation one day. Good luck!<BR/><BR/>-C.S.<BR/><BR/>(PS: As an engineering student, go to the other side of campus as often as you can!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com