the ONE skill that changed my life as a mechanical engineer
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University only equips us with foundational technical skills and never actually tells us the recipe needed to succeed in industry as a mechanical engineer. In this video, I go into detail about the #1 most important skill that I wish I knew before stepping foot into the real world. After mastering this skill, I started to get more job offers, my career progressed faster, and most importantly I loved my job more. I'll also share two other highly valuable skills and several pieces of advice that benefited me greatly as a mechanical engineer working in SiIlicon Valley and Boston for 4+ years.
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As an old machinist working with young engineers here’s some advice. Get a physical copy of the McMaster and MSC catalogue and look thru them in your spare time to familiarize yourself with the available hardware. Off the shelf is always cheaper. Learn how to design and spec sheet metal parts. They are super cheap and fast from places like send cut sent. Stop over tolerancing parts. +/- 0.005" is a hell of a lot faster and easier to hit than .0005". Stop making sharp or tight interior corners on parts. Especially if the part is deep. A 24mm deep pocket with a 1mm corner radius is gonna cost you a lot of time and money. Finally, be nice to the machinist. We can really jam you up if you’re not nice and piss us off.
Is there an ideal pocket depth to interior radius ratio? Like 10:1 or 8:1?
@@ezraclark1793 the standard length of smaller end mills usually is like 3x diameter, so a 1mm end mill will have a 3mm depth of cut. Beyond that you start having to buy extended lengths and the deflection really becomes an issue. Even with standard large end mills , deflection becomes an issue on deep pockets. It’s a good practice to consider the assembly as a whole. A good example is a part recently where a pcb was being housed in a deep pocket. The engineer designed the pocket with a very tight corner radius to accommodate the pcb, where a better solution was to modify the pcb with some quick file work. I’m lucky that I have a good working relationship with the engineers and they respect and listen to my advice. That’s not always the case. Over the years I’ve seen some really toxic relationships between machinists and engineers. As a result you get situations where a bad design gets submitted and the machinist builds a bad part to spec, knowing it won’t work , taking a lot of time and resources and when it’s accountability time they dump the whole thing on the engineer.
well everything needed has been said .its a regulation between wilde imagination and reality.
Thanks!
DFMA is great but also consider Repair. Engineers also think their designs will never require repair which is why so many products end up in the garbage.
25 year ME here. Creativity, Communication, and Design for Manufacturing are hugely important. I 100% agree that these are the skills that will make you stand out and have the most fun. This is when people who are actually interested in engineering start to stand out from those that got the degree because it was on a list of good careers. It definitely takes time to build these skills so don't expect them to appear overnight. Just soak up as much info as you can about every process you come in contact with. Be humble and learn from everyone you interact with. Other engineers, vendors, and especially assembly techs and machinists. For the first 5-10 years you can do good work but I feel like your biggest goal should be to gather tools and understanding.
Very well said and totally agree👏
I 100% back this. While I was in school I made friends with a machinist who was getting his degree. I ended up getting into the machine shop allot with him and learned a ton about how things are made. It helped to be able to design parts that could be easily made. I recommend taking some machining classes while getting you're ME, it will help sooooo much.
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As an Software engineer I can't agree more.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from hearing the intro. You did a very good job at explaining this.
Thanks for sharing these invaluable insights! Keep on making helpful and fruitful content! You're the role model I look up to!
i gained a lot of insight from this video, thank you!
So a lot of companies like to talk up how much they value creativity, but day to day it's all about consistent execution, communication, and evolution. Also, the best source of creativity is everyone else. I.e. once you've identified a problem go look for how everyone else is solving similar problems and borrow the best combination of ideas.
I'm glad you mentioned 3D printing. I've found it to be super valuable as a communication tool. I.e. it's FAR easier to explain technical details to co-workers if they have a physical object to examine and play with. TLDR, get a good consumer grade 3D printer for the office.
Excellent advice! This biggest oversight of engineering curriculums is practical application.
Wow 10/10 here. There is a lot of wisdom is this video. Thank you!
These are great tips! You’ve definitely inspired me to learn some more manufacturing skills!
I just finished my first-ever mechanical engineering internship. Tbh, I was miserable. My mental health dwindled like never before. I was tasked with things like laser cutting, cad designing and document management. My boss was strict and brutal. I would burst into tears as soon as I clocked off and left the office, hellhole. I don't know if this particular job was bad or if engineering in general is bad. I have no healthy expectations from my next job either.
I'm finishing up my first mechanical engineering internship (8 months long) end of this month and I loved it. Think you just got one of those sucky "mechanical designer" jobs which is one of the worst things u can do as a mechanical engineer.
my first job after graduating was like that, I was made to do everything, from project management to calling contractors, talking to several stakeholders, documenting, emailing.. but most importantly it was miserable as my managers all made fun of me, i made mistakes that werent detrimental but it would echo through the entire engineering department.
The thing that made it really unbearable was that i had to move to the middle of no where, away from all my family and friends to live near the factory site.
I felt like a non-unversity grad could do my job. (didnt use any theoretical knowledge.. case might be different if you worked for cutting edge engineering companies)
I was getting paid absolute trash.
The work life balance was rubbish.
The work place was very toxic (managers were very traditional as theyve all worked their way up from the very bottom).
No diversity in the company (all white men)
I transitioned to technology and work as a data engineer... best decision of my life. I regret not taking up comp sci for my masters. I did an Integrated masters in mechanical engineering (MEng).
My work life balance is amazing.
I can work from home.
My salary is 2x starting compared to Mech Eng.
My potential is not tied down to budget. In Mech Eng, being innovative has high costs, in Data Engineering, carrying out ideas and innovating is cheaper.
This goes back to feeling very rewarding.
My Team is full of open minded and knowledge sharing people.
@@kypham6809 may i know how do you switch to a data engineer career? do you immediately land a job as a data engineer?
@@darrenemmanuel7221originally I wanted to be a data analyst, I had about 6 months experience as a junior data analyst before I got head hunted for DE roles. Naturally, like everyone, I stayed away from DE because I felt it was intimidating… but rather it wasn’t that different since most big companies are going through the phase of migrating data from legacy systems to a more modern cloud based tech stack. SQL was the primary skill required, however, technology evolves very fast, and the demand for DE has evolved since(2022). I would presume you need a little more than SQL now, Python, basic knowledge of data modelling, some basic knowledge of data orchestration and integration, data warehousing, and so on.
Your best bet is to look at all the data engineering boot camps, take the syllabus and go off and build a small project where you take data from a source, do some basic automation, to apply ETL concepts end show case that to employers.
Obviously, with GenAI (chatGPT) surfacing as a great tool, programming skill itself is not as big as an emphasis, just foundational knowledge on how data moves from A to B… how fast data travels, the density and how the type of storage needed based on its form, the type of tools change as well. Just like fluids and thermodynamics from mechanical engineering, treat data like water or oil. I will say this time and time again, what makes a great engineer is not the tool but the way you tackle problems and think critically, that’s one thing AI can never steal from you.
Hope that helps :)
@@kypham6809i do wanna know to how do u have switched ur carrer
só mandou pedrada! excelente vídeo.
Thank you; good man!
20 year ME here, great video, well said! Especially what you said at the end. Truth.
I love to listen to your videos. I love it my son he’s going to start mechanical engineering this fall 2024 He say he want to work with engines I don’t know anything about mechanic engineering but my son. He’s been listened to your videos too. He’s been learning a lot from you, your videos are amazing. 👌💯👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Good advice. I am going for a design engineering roll - for custom manufacturing facilities like a machine shop with an engineering dept.
I really liked how you showed and discussed what employers value in your field
He gives the best advice at the end.
Great video. I am an industrial designer and this applies 100 percent to us. Many of your example images are well known industrial designs.
I’m 17 working as an engineer for a livestock company and it’s so cool hearing everything from you matching up with my experience even tho most of our products aren’t insanely complicated so much goes into small things and it just makes me appreciate mechanical and electrical things a lot more
I think you gave me the map, a key to an old door.
I graduated as a Mechanical Engineer in 1998 and we studied DFMA in school. It really depends on the job because many companies are quite limited on manufacturing options. I did not find it very relevant during my time in automotive, but I worked at the OEM level where not much real engineering design happened. I agree that creativity is important, especially if you work for a service type company like I do.
otha vera lvl info thanks bro
100% agree with DFM as a crucial skill that isn't really taught at uni - especially since 3D printing became such an accessible prototyping tool.
I have been through these mistakes 😂 Thanks Bro...amazing knowledge sharing...thanks👍
Regarding designing for mfg/assy, having skills in the repair world has been a game changer. When I was 19, I started a powersport business, grew it for seven years, then cashed out, bought house, truck, then went to college for ME. The skills I gained throughout that timeframe was invaluable. Taking those skills into the design world of "how do I build this realistically", has been unmatched by my peers. The mindset I have walking into projects is entirely different, and it shows. The moral here is work on/build/repair/retrofit/etc and you're ability to turn ideas into real designs will payout. It drastically helps with this idea of "design for mfg".
thank you for your content, could you also make a video about good laptops for engineering students? out of your personal experience
Great video
14:00 thats the golden part
When in doubt, go out to the shop and ask the machinist how he wants to do it. He will be floored that someone from the office took an interest in his lot in life. He will give you perfect advice and will always treat your projects with extra care. I used to do this and know what I am talking about.
I’m not an electrical engineer, but excellent advise! Thank you.
In my university they do teach us about design for manufacturing and assembly, as well as things like six sigma, systems reliability, quality systems and operations management. I think it probably depends on the university and country; I live in Ireland, where the curriculum might be different. Even still, there isn’t enough time to teach everything there is to know and the best they can hope for is that we learn more about these important skills through the projects and work placements.
I literally do all of this daily with only a 2 year degree. I work in a business making custom 1 off hydrodynamic babbitt bearings. I develop custom macro b for automation, design and program 5 axis on Fusion 360, design manufacturing process improvements for oem’s, tig weld, install CNC equipment, you name it. Been in the game for 20 years.
I am only a master automotive technician but well understand the machinist advice. Here’s an axiom I used to help bring understanding to a manager. Here are your chooses, good, fast and cheap, but you can get only two. You want fast and cheap? Well it won’t been any good. Remember you can have only two at a time.
Thank you
As a teenager I wanted to be a ME. About 10 years ago I looked into it again. For me, It would have taken me about 30+ years to break even again after paying for school, accounting for lost wages, etc.. That’s a lot for a piece of paper. I do love engineering. The career I have now doesn’t make much less than a ME.
Might have been looking at an expensive college, my semester tuitions were ~5,000 so I had that locked down with a part time job throughout…. I’m working right alongside those who went to bigger colleges and there’s no difference in education.
Hi! Where can I find that graphic shown at 3:04? I'd like to post it in my classroom (High school product development class). thanks!
Join Formula Student if you can. Its like an internship with great room for error and creativity. Making you own parts in the uni workshop teaches tonnes of manufacturing skills.
The part about optical engineers freaking out - they should have given their specifications clearly. And DFMA principles applies to all of the engineers working in the industry R&D field, not only mechanical.
Great video, I’m a mechanical engineer although my current job doesn’t involve any design and manufacturing. I’d probably be looking into a mechanical design job at some point. Is there a way to learn DFM online or any resources other than getting a job? I’d like to make myself more marketable for if I look for another position
I’d talk to a machinist. Live on their forums and read what they complain about. I had a lot of down time at my last job and sometimes I spent an hour reading the injection molding Wikipedia page. Definitely increases your knowledge.
Graduated from a top 5 ME school, hated my internships so I went into CS after graduating and now make 3x than what I would have as an ME
I'd believe it.
I'm joint ME/CS. I love programming, but I can't tell you how many Engineers I meet who hate it/can't understand it.
Hey as a machinist that is trying to go back to school for an ME degree this video makes me feel good about it. Maximum tolerances please and thank you.
This just proves that it doesn't matter where you went to school or how much you paid for it. It's what you know and can you prove it. Collage is a money grab scam...!!!
I was a field service tech for Cummins Allison 852 Feehanville Drive Mount Prospect, IL 60056 they make money counting equipment (not the diesel people) but same scenario, half assed parts and to top it of they told me not to do the preventative maintenance anymore at customer sites just run the vacuum a little bit and wipe down the machines. I was like "But that is gonna make the service call numbers go up and is >theft of service< WHY ? Well they wanted to keep selling new equipment every 3 years or so see ? With At Will I was fired,SAD HUH ? Country is in TROUBLE...
One ability can be added . It is art sense For some one it can be starting point the rest is subordinate in following of
central target And for them it can be united force for details of knowledge . Knowledge it for target Not target for knowledge . It can be more easy for brain box.
Written communication is important for engineers
Not speaking broken English is important for engineers as well.
And this is why people who get a college degree in mechanical engineering tech before uni have a leg up on people who go straight to uni.
just being able to model and design something isnt worth much. Designing in a way that it can be reasonably manufactured makes all the difference. Also making decent prints is very important. You can do all the fancy CAD design and FEM analysis, but when the print is unreadable the manufacturer is not going to able to make any good parts.
It is wild to me that other countries engineering educations does not include this from the beginning. For me everything mentioned is drilled into you head from the beginning. DFM DFA DFE everything is tought and worked with extensivly.
Where are you from?
Best advice: get your hands dirty. Real engineer is not an office worker. It is (should be) between white/blue collar.
Be friendly to technicians and machinists. You're not above them.
As for plastics. Random example is texturing. Do not over-specify parameters. If you just want mat surface, let it be done by sandblasting or fine glass-beading. Not chemical texturing (which must be outsourced every time they repair, maintain the mold).
What is best skills for me being a mechanical engineer if i don't have the option to join a physical job but would like to work from home.
Can you make a video about how to implememt computer science engineering in the field of mechanical engineering in the most effective way possible ? Either as a mechanicak engineer or for a mechanical engineering business
"You can have it done right, fast or cheap. Nobody gets all 3"
I am also electromechanical engineering student.how l learn the course to get skill.
I'm so glad my 3 year bachelor in Switzerland only costs me 5'000 CHF and is closer to the real life industry/daily work. What are other areas you wished you have been more sensitized/taught during university?
What is the timeline planner app shown at 3:20? I've been looking for something like that for ages, alway did it in excel and looks way better
Did you find it?
@@mysterious3994 I haven't sadly, if you find it please post it! :)
I went to BYU and we had a whole class on this and had to go to the machine shop and practice machining. Is this not part of y’all’s curriculum?
8:41 the way you said this so casually😂. Im sorry
I am a student, currently in grade 12....I am passionate about Mech. Engineering... Very informative video.....Just a doubt....Will we get hybrid courses in the future such as AI + ME as automation is inevitable....?
most likely.. i think to stay ahead of the crowd you shouldnt wait till universities enroll these hybrid courses. There are plentfiul of resources online on AI/ML, and take that from someone who has a masters in MEng and isnt a ME anymore, i work in data/tech, and im a data engineer. Im self taught, to use most mainstream AI/Data tools, such as DBT, Airflow, SQL, Python, Cloud services, etc etc.
The realm of Data/AI is another monster of its own, so the best way to narrow it down is to find tools that will help you finish your project/portfolio.
The closest thing would be mechatronics or computer engineering. A mechanical engineer does not need to know advanced artificial intelligence, leave it to the people who get a masters in Ai or comp sci.
@@Betweoxwitegan I disagree with this, as much as it is a nice to have a degree in those fields. At the end of the day, AI/ML can be broken down to very simple concepts that WE Mech engineers are familiar with.
Theres no reason to train something with difficult models if it doesn't make sense to you... thats a trend I see with AI/ML is that people are coming out with these degrees/certificates and just slapping any template models on top of a dataset. Thats the incorrect way to approach any AI/ML problem... the same people that do this will be replaced by ChatGPT very easily. The one thing ChatGPT cannot replace is the critical thinking you have.
Behind any engineer, the common thing we have is problem solving skills... and if i knew how to do AI back in 2015-2017, i could have explored my diesel injector simulations with AI instead of traditional simulation software ran by ANSYS.
As I mentioned before, find a use case, understand the underlying problem, approach with simplicity and then explore the tools.. everything else will follow.
Bro Could make a video on Mastercam programmng ? for CNC machine
Please do he should
GibbsCam here. Sorry
design for manufacture and assembly comes naturally if you make your own stuff lol
Basically ''make your workshop guy's life easier'
Get a 3d printer, buy dave gingerys sand casting books. Build your lathe and mill. Actually make stuff and recognize how difficult it is. Make it easier. Most important, take notes on all of the above that the dumbest kid in class will understand (because you will be that kid much of the time)
in 3 seconds just do something insted of just studing at schools etc.Get practice and you will be good ;)
Sir do you earn 200k dollars a year as an engineer? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.
Well said 14:04 - 14:36 👍🏻
$300,000 for an underrated degree???? I thought you’re supposed to be smart
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Forget about promotions, I think you mean cost of living increase. If you don't see a proportional one in 2-3 years then it's time to leave. Don't work in some hole for nearly a decade hoping to earn a promotion if they don't even value your continuing work. This is especially true if you are successful and finding fulfillment in your work - don't get stuck in a successful hole.
They don’t tell you about companies treating you like a dog never give you a promotion nothing but lies I lost my job be poor management
Sir I've heard and observed various interviews of successful people saying that most of today's high earning and top positions in corporate world or business are filled up with sales-people so what is the secret or training of sales people which makes them so great and valuable apart from other trades also which books should i read to understand and implement those strategies to grow in my career as design and site engineer which involves selling as well to commercial construction clients and consultants...
imagine a car, where, when a headlight goes out, you have to disassemble the front bumper... yeah, engineers sometimes suck
3:48
Wait? Y'all got jobs? 😅
1:50
Travel and work in another country like Germany
Well , I can say , if you are Chinese origin then you are ME by birth ...
Wuh
Manufacturing isn’t for soft people. Have a backbone. Also sleep with your boss if you can.
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nobody cares!
Thank you
Lol “you can’t get a promotion” listed as a problem when you just start working. Classic gen Z😂
You can't get a promotion. There isn't enough opportunity for everyone to get one. Some will, some won't. And those who don't, you will be lied to, led on, deceived, mistreated, leave early at signs of deception. If it's bad it doesn't magically get better.
Lol, imagine wanting your pay to match the value and quality of your work after sinking several grand on education.
@@sentientlemon1530 it’s a free market, you always have the option to start your own business and pay yourself as much as you want; though you will quickly find that running a business and paying your employees is not as easy as it seems. Companies have many many overheads and expenses that employees don’t think about.
Of course everyone deserves being paid what they deserve, but it’s not always obvious how much that is. Believe me I’ve paid my dues in graduate school education, the point is to keep on developing yourself and investing in yourself. Eventually you will prove yourself to your employer. Life’s not easy.
Or, as I said, start your own business and pay yourself, but you’ll find that’s not an easier route.
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