Is there a large market for mechanical engineers in general? I am having such a difficult time finding a job. No one wants to hire me, and not many companies have any positions available for mechanical engineers. No one especially wants to hire entry level engineers. Everyone wants 4+ years of experience. Can my college degree count as 4+ years experience? Am I screwed? Is my degree worthless or am I just looking in the wrong places for jobs?
I would recommend all Mechanical graduates to actual go on ground and connect/network with people for jobs. There is hardly any resource for Mechanical people on Internet. Many people are not even on LinkedIn, unlike CS population.
I don't think you are screwed. it might be a bit harder with getting your first job, but I think you need to hang in there and believe in yourself. And I second that you should find the right place to connect and search. Any job fairs you can go to? Any companies in the field you know about and you'd like to work for?
I seriously appreciate the kind words stranger. The job fairs that I had the opportunity to go to were all an hour and a half away from me so I didn't go. The ones that I go to usually it's just some sort of "hey cool resume, go apply online" so it's not really worth going to unfortunately... I mean yeah I know of lots of tech companies that I'd like to work for. Microsoft needs an engineer for vacuum technology, Google always needs MEs, etc. None of them seem to want to hire me.
You don't want to move for a job in this day and age? not even to go to a job fair? Really?
What area are you in?
Indianapolis. You would think the Midwest would have all of these ME jobs but I was very wrong.
There are a lot in Michigan. A lot of manufacturing or companies that are “hardware” companies, like cars, etc. Indy must have some too but focus on any “Product” companies.
No Midwest has plenty of opportunities but the only hard thing to find a company that does sponsorship. For a IT background it’s easy to find one but for the core it’s hard to figure out.
By sponsorship do you mean for working if you're from abroad? I've noticed that issue, but I'm lucky to be a citizen.
Oh that’s better you already had 50% gain over other needing sponsorship. There are many opportunities in Chicago if you are willing to move.
Do you have any internships ? If not, it’s an uphill battle.
I'm finishing up my 2nd internship right now. I had one research experience as well.
When are you graduating ?
Doesn’t your internship have a path to full time roles? That’s your best bet.
I thought they did. It's a small company unfortunately and they aren't looking to hire a ME at the moment.
Ok then you need ping everyone you worked with there and ask for networks and possible opportunities. Talk to the founder/CEO. People who can vouch for you.
Theres plenty of ME jobs still out there. I've been an ME in aerospace and now I'm in surgical robotics. Career fairs are your best bet. Remember to be both hungry and humble.
ME here (>200k TC in LCOL city). It’s possible to get good high paying jobs, particularly in the tech industry, but you have to have the right credentials to get in. Intel and Apple hire lots of ME, for example. Some tips: - Have a MS or PhD from a top 20 school (top 10 better of course). It’s damn near impossible to get into a top company with just a BS. - Your subfield in ME needs to be applicable. Solid mechanics and FEA modeling are safe bets and have good demand. Breadth of skills are also useful; a ME who also has some software engineering skills is more valuable. - Side projects or academic research is needed to prove you actually have applicable experience in the above topics. People fresh out of college typically do not have this.
Is it possible to get into a top university with two bachelor's degrees with one being from a top 10 ME school?
I don’t see why not... you can get a MS in 1 year at some universities.
Check out American Airlines and other air carriers. Good luck!
I went to a job fair today, and saw they were hiring for a bunch of positions in Texas!
Apply away! Do make sure you pay very very close attention to job posting, details, ensuring you pass the initial screening; sounds easy so make sure you are good. Do also practice interviews and why you are pursuing position in aviation. Enjoy!
blind is definitely a wrong place for mechanical engineers as far as I know I haven't seen anyone in here so I'm not sure if everyone here would be the best source of help. To my knowledge there are plenty of opportunities for mechanical engineering but you need to find the right source to connect with the right people.