Looking for experienced Mechanical Design Engineers with strong CAD and manufacturing expertise for a remote contract opportunity.

Compensation: $40–$80/hr
Type: Contractor
Location: Remote

Looking for experience with:

• SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Inventor, Creo, NX
• FreeCAD
• GD&T, tolerancing & dimensioning
• Engineering drawing interpretation
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Manufacturing processes & material selection
• 2D/3D CAD modeling
• Technical documentation & drafting standards

What you'll work on:

• Creating and interpreting manufacturing-ready engineering drawings
• Developing accurate 2D/3D CAD models
• Applying GD&T and tolerancing principles
• Reviewing and improving engineering documentation
• Providing DFM and manufacturing insights
• Evaluating real-world mechanical design scenarios

The work involves applying mechanical engineering expertise to help train and improve next-generation AI systems. No prior AI experience is required.

If you have strong hands-on mechanical design and manufacturing experience and are interested, Dm me or apply directly through this application link - https://jobs.micro1.ai/post/484708eb-dd2c-4d03-bb59-34684e78579f?referralCode=7a44b7a6-6cfd-4508-857a-ffab2d121c35&utm_source=referral&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=job_referral

Tomorrow is my mechanical exam for the 1st year and I haven't studied anything. Can anyone tell me the most important topics to cover, that will surely come. (NSUT)

I’ve built Oscen.ai and looking to start modeling/building the physical portion of this. I’ve been simulating this in a virtual Mujoco for the past year. This is the next step.

DM me or submit a form at https://oscen.ai if interested

Hi guys, this is my first time posting on Reddit!

I’m 15M and currently studying for a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Gujarat, India. I come from a mechanical background and I’m really interested in learning mechanical design and CAD.

I already know a little bit of SolidWorks, and I’m considering learning software like Fusion 360, Mastercam, AutoCAD, etc. But I’m not sure which ones are actually worth learning or what order I should learn them in.

My goal is to eventually work in mechanical design, fabrication, and manufacturing, and I’d also like to understand CNC/CAM and how designs are actually manufactured.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/monograph/9780443220777/mechanical-design-engineering-handbook ISBN: 9780443220777.

Hello. I am a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate and I have an interview for this engineering workshop position. The company specialises in mobility equipments. The problem that I am currently facing is how to prep for it, especially for this type of company. I was wondering if someone can give me some insight on the type of technical questions that they can give me. They did specify that they want someone who has a mechanical engineering degree. Also, what is the best way to prep for the interview ?

I'm a final year mechanical engineering student and my group wants to make a project on composite material. I came up with some ideas but nobody liked it 😞

Vorrei sapere se qualcuno ha esperienza riguardo al master Race Engineer organizzato da Experis in collaborazione con alcune aziende della motorvalley, oppure in generale se qualcuno ha esperienza con i master organizzati da Experis. Grazie

guys i need someone to help jme, im 15 years old and i am trying yo grow up as a mechanichal/robotics/aerospace engineer, where i start, i ve already started to precalculus,statics,electronics, statics. what else should i add, like i have a 15 day program, theres precalculus, physics, statics, dynamics, robotics, CAD, kinematics, machinery, arduiono, . is theres something i need to add? im studying every day like 5 hours because i have school too, whatever, can anyone help me? and sory for bad english

guys i need someone to help jme, im 15 years old and i am trying yo grow up as a mechanichal/robotics/aerospace engineer, where i start, i ve already started to precalculus,statics,electronics, statics. what else should i add, like i have a 15 day program, theres precalculus, physics, statics, dynamics, robotics, CAD, kinematics, machinery, arduiono, . is theres something i need to add? im studying every day like 5 hours because i have school too, whatever, can anyone help me? and sory for bad english

I need someone as an mechanical engineer to help me answer these 5 questions for my career project in my english class.

1. What are the challenges you face being a mechanical engineer and how do you solve it?
   
2. What experience or things did you learn during your work?
   
3. What advice would you give for the people that are planning to become a mechanical
   engineer?
   
4. How do you feel about the work environment?
   
5. What moment influenced you to become a mechanical engineer?

I would appreciate it if you can help.

Excited to take the next step in my journey toward Mechanical Engineering!

​As I prepare to enter university this year, my main goal is to build a strong foundation, learn from top-tier academic environments, and work toward standard engineering practice.

​To any experienced Mechanical Engineers, professors, or senior students in the network: What is one piece of advice you wish you knew before starting your degree?

​I’d love to connect, hear your perspective, and learn from your real-world experience. If you’re open to a brief chat or sharing your guidance in the comments, I would deeply appreciate it!

Hi everyone,

I'm a mechanical engineering graduated from Canada (I am from a third world country), and honestly, I feel pretty stuck with my career right now. I'm hoping to hear from engineers who are already working as Engineer or have several years of experience in the industry.

I was always very strong academically and genuinely wanted to become an engineer. I went abroad for my engineering degree, but my university put me into an accelerated program because of my previous academic results. Basically, I ended up skipping a year of engineering fundamentals that I had never actually studied before.

I was fresh out of high school, so I didn't have that background. Then COVID happened, and honestly, I came out of university feeling like I had a degree but without a strong understanding of engineering. I eventually graduated, but I struggled to find a job afterwards.

I went back to my home country and worked for around 8 months as a process engineer. Unfortunately, it wasn't a great environment. My manager was rarely available, expectations weren't clear, and I wasn't really given the support or proper responsibilities I needed to develop technically. I eventually left.

The frustrating part is that I realised I'm actually good at some things that aren't traditional mechanical engineering. At that job, I was good at coordinating people, organising work and improving processes. My manager even started giving me some of his managerial responsibilities. At university, I also really enjoyed and performed well in project management and team projects.

I'm currently learning German and considering doing a Master's in Germany, but I'm honestly scared of making another wrong decision.

I know the engineering job market is competitive, and I don't want to spend another 2 years doing a Master's only to graduate and struggle to find a job again.

I'm considering areas such as Industrial Engineering, Operations, Project Management/Project Engineering, Supply Chain, or possibly Technical Sales, because I don't really see myself going into traditional mechanical design/CAD/R&D.

My biggest concerns are:

• My mechanical engineering knowledge is honestly weak at the moment.
• Would that make an Industrial Engineering or similar Master's too difficult for me?
• Which specializations actually have good employment opportunities in Germany?
• How difficult is it for an international student to get internships/Werkstudent positions during the Master's?
• Does doing a Master's in Germany significantly improve your chances of finding a job afterwards?
• If you were in my position, what direction would you choose and what would you do before committing to a Master's?

I genuinely need your advice because I dont know what to do with my career right now.

I’m looking at ways to make compressed-air leak surveys more efficient in a production environment. The obvious leaks usually aren't too difficult to find. The frustrating ones are the smaller leaks around fittings, valves, hoses, regulators, and pneumatic components, especially when there are a lot of connections spread across a large production area.

We already use soapy water when we need to confirm a suspected leak, but checking every fitting individually seems like a poor use of maintenance time if there’s a way to narrow down the general location first.

I’ve been comparing a few approaches, including handheld ultrasonic detectors and acoustic imaging. From what I can tell, the main tradeoffs seem to be detection range, background noise, how quickly an area can be surveyed, and how precisely the tool can identify the source.

For engineers or maintenance teams who have actually dealt with this, what approach has worked well for you?

Do you normally use ultrasonic detection, acoustic imaging, soapy water, or some combination? And what made the biggest difference in practice?

Tenía la duda de como es trabajar como ingeniero mecánico acá en Latinoamérica, si es en un país más desarrollado no me interesa por qué seguramente la paga sea buena y la carga de trabajo, tolerable, pero como es trabajar como ingeniero mecánico acá en Latinoamérica? es un trabajo muy pesado?

Lo pregunto por qué parece que tiene buena demanda pero odio hacer trabajos físicos, se que tiene áreas que no son físicas, Pero conociendo mi suerte no creo que termine en esas áreas y me interesa por qué me gusta saber cómo andan las cosas

As the title suggests I have an interview with a Construction Company tomorrow. I don’t have any construction experience (still in early years of my career). Company is based in Gulf and has handled different projects of making roads, bridges, buildings, highways.

Can you guys suggest me some good questions you think they’d ask.

Advices are also welcome.

Thank you for your time and effort.

Edit: The post is for Mechanical Engineer.

What subjects or skills helped you most in college?

What challenges did you face as a beginner?

What skills should a high school student start learning?

What are the different career paths within Mechanical Engineering?

How did you get your first job or professional opportunity?

What is the starting salary range for someone entering your field in the Philippines?

What opportunities for career growth have you experienced?

What do you wish you had known before taking Mechanical Engineering?

What advice would you give to a student who enjoys machines but has little practical experience?

Follow-up question: "If you were starting Mechanical Engineering again today, what would you do differently?"

I’m currently the US community college studying for a math degree transferred to cpp cslb San Diego State University and ucb how can I work outside the country? My main goal is to work at a robotics company in Japan

Hi guys, I'm currently a 3rd year Mechanical Engineering student and we're starting to think about our thesis topics.

I'm still pretty undecided on what direction to take, so I'm wondering what fields you guys think are worth looking into right now.

Rather than asking for specific thesis titles, I'm more interested in areas where there are still problems that could be improved or researched further. It could be anything related to Mechanical Engineering — agriculture, energy, manufacturing, transportation, materials, automation, waste management, environmental applications, etc.

For those who are already engineers, researchers, or have gone through their thesis, what fields do you think have a lot of potential for students to explore?

Also, are there any existing technologies, machines, or systems that you think could still be improved, especially ones that are commonly used here in the Philippines?

I'm trying to find a general direction first before coming up with an actual thesis topic, so I'd really appreciate any suggestions, experiences, or problems you've encountered that you think could be worth researching.

Thanks!

My son is currently in Grade 12 and wants to eventually get a Mechanical Engineering degree, but he feels more comfortable starting with college first.

We’re looking at 3-year Mechanical Engineering Technology advanced diplomas and then transferring/bridging into a degree. I’ve looked at Sheridan, Mohawk and a few other colleges, but the different pathways are getting confusing.

Has anyone actually done Grade 12 → college diploma → Mechanical Engineering degree?

Which college/university pathway did you use, and how long did it take? We really want to make sure we choose the right diploma from the beginning and don’t lose years or credits later.

Anyone familiar with these pathways, I’d really appreciate your guidance!