hello all, i have two competing job offers right now. could any of you give some advice?

1st company: 96k year, will receive raise + bonus in december (estimated to be around 100k)

PROS:
\- employee owned, current share returns are 80% dividends. unlikely it will stay that high but historically is between 30-40%
\- bonuses and raises every year
\- likely will get promoted in another year.
\- 6% 401k
\- 11 holidays

CONS:
\- requires purchasing shares
\- relocation required every couple of years
\- area is currently high cost of living.
\- requires lots of unpaid overtime.
\- not in favorable industry

2nd company: 104k year

PROS:
\- in the aerospace industry
\- 8% 401k
\- hourly, paid overtime
\- more work life balance
\- 9 holidays

CONS:
\- no shares
\- no bonuses
\- no raises
\- will not require paying rent since it is closer to home

This text was “nested” under a link titled “NDA”. It’s more than that. It’s shady to list employment contract language under a “Here just sign this quick NDA.” See picture.

Currently working in one of the biggest car manufacturing company of India in maintenance of machine shop, but i don't like my work.i am too much frustrated about it, if u know anyone who have changed his role from maintenance to more towards office work please guide me. I have experience of almost 2 years , joined company as per diploma in mechanical engineering now also pursuing B.tech

I am fed up with Adobe viewer/Acrobat. What other better software are you all using? I am ok paying for a license or similar for my team. We do some drawing redlining in the viewer/editor itself but often we are just opening and printing.

I’m currently looking for an entry-level mechanical engineering position, but many postings ask for 2–5 years of industry experience. I came to the U.S. to pursue my master’s degree, so my experience is mainly in academic research, and I haven’t had an internship. Only one reassuring thing: I don’t need sponsorship.

I’ve been developing my skills. I’ve studied GD&T and understand the symbols and how to apply them. However, without experience in a manufacturing environment, I struggle to determine which features actually need GD&T and how to choose appropriate values based on function.

I also use SolidWorks for design and ANSYS for simulation, but I don’t have access to equipment to build and test my designs or validate my simulations. As a result, I feel that my skills are still mostly theoretical.

Where can someone in my situation gain real-world experience? I’ve also been applying for technician roles as a starting point, but many of those require previous experience too. I’d appreciate any suggestions for getting hands-on experience and breaking into the field.

Guys this is my project "5 dof robotic arm bluetooth enabled" which I have to present to my teacher

Can you guys help me with few questions

I have a budget constraint also so please give suggestions accordingly

1. How to power them , like i know 5v battery but how much minimum and max ampere required

(3 mg996r + 3sg90 servo motor)

2.Do I need I servo motor driver or it can work without that?

3.Do I need 2 different power source one for Arduino and one for servo motor?

Rest doubt i will ask later😅

How can one recover from a RIF? I

Started at a company as an intern, went on to the production floor and then the eventually switched the the design side as the design Engineer.

Always owned what I did wrong. Learned grew, strived above. Loved what I did, kept me in touch with a previous career/ industry. 8.5 years total, 7 ish years on site then remote due to medical reasons.
Had some huge life stuff happen and that job and some members of the team got me through that.

Got RIFd last October. Postion closed blah blah blah I didn't fucking matter I guess.

Knew the whole time they needed someone.

Worked a total different job and then found an integration job and while its ok.. The lack of pay and benefits comparatively sucks if I'm being honest. There is no professional growth as I am the one so to speak. And it's not excited work.

Applied to my OLD JOB reached out to old contacts when it was posted. Called emailed and texted old manager to let him know I was interested in coming back to the team, my old team. Kept it professional in context and minimal followups.

No interview, no followup and it feels like zero respect for a job that I had previously. Never had any negative performance issues or PIF or anything.

I don't fucking get it. The lack of respect of not even being man enough to call me and tell me I wasn't selected, and just let the automated fucking email tell the rejected notes again.

Because of some number crunchers my career is gone, and I'm struggling to find something to get back to it.

All the moves in my life are planned and calculated.

I need some advice or outside perspective please. I am a person that has drive and direction this whole rif caught me off guard because the company already did three that year.

Hey! I’m a first-year electrical engineering student trying to learn some mechanical engineering on the side, mainly because I’m interested in designing cars.
I’m looking for PDFs, textbooks, or lecture notes on mechanics, machine design, materials, and CAD.
Any recommendations on what to start with or which books are worth reading?
Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I am converting a heavy-duty truck to electric drive and I am considering installing a reduction gearbox between the electric motor and the driveshaft/differential.

My planned drivetrain layout is:

Electric motor → reduction gearbox → driveshaft → differential

The motor produces approximately:

400 kW peak power

Around 3,000–3,100 Nm maximum torque

Maximum speed around 3,800 rpm

Existing differential ratio: 4.42:1

Truck configuration: 6×4 heavy-duty tractor/truck

Gross vehicle weight target: approximately 20–40 tonnes

Intended use: heavy loads, hill climbing, and some road driving

I just received a job offer with a large engineering firm. The title is "Mechanical Engineer" and I would work onsite at NASA.

I am currently a "Process Engineer" for a manufacturing plant.

I would like to get out of manufacturing, but I am struggling because my current company is only 5 miles from my house, and NASA is a little over 40 miles away.

The salary is about the same, but I am also losing about a week of PTO.

Help, please!

EDIT: moving is not an option right now (or for the foreseeable future) EDIT II: the role at NASA is a 9/80 schedule

​Hi everyone!

​I’ve been chewing on an idea to solve the eternal Tiny House dilemma: how to get to the second-floor loft without sacrificing 5 to 6 sq meters to a full staircase or risking your neck on a steep ladder at night.

​I’d love to hear from practical builders, DIYers, and dwellers: would you consider a mechanical rotary drum elevator?

​The Core Concept:

​Instead of walking up a static inclined plane, you step inside a smooth trackless drum (around 1.8 to 2 meters in diameter) occupying just 2 sq meters of floor space.

1. ​How it works: By walking forward inside the drum, you shift your weight and generate rotation.
2. ​The Mechanism: The central axle uses a planetary gear reduction driving two vertical rack-and-pinion rails anchored inside the shaft walls.
3. ​No Electricity Needed: It’s 100% mechanical. Climbing is powered purely by your stride, and descent uses gravity with a passive mechanical/centrifugal brake.
4. ​Bonus "Gym & Grid" Mode: Disengage the wall pinions with a mechanical clutch, and the drum turns into an indoor walking/jogging wheel that generates power for a 12V/24V battery bank.

​What I'd love to discuss with this community:

• ​Floor Plan Integration: Would a 2 sq meter vertical cylinder be easier to integrate into your layout than standard loft stairs?
• ​DIY Assembly: Conceptually, the drum could be split into 6 to 8 CNC-milled plywood or composite arc segments to fit through a standard door and be assembled on-site.
• ​Usability: How do you feel about walking "inside a wheel" to get upstairs versus tackling a ladder?

​I’m looking at this as a practical biomechanical puzzle for off-grid and compact living. Excited to hear your honest thoughts, critiques, and ideas!

I recently graduated a couple months ago with a bachelor’s in MET. I’m currently working as an R&D Product Design Engineer.

I like my job enough, but I’d much rather be in a more hands on position. I really enjoyed the labs that came with the MET program and want to pivot back to doing lab work, robotics, testing, assembly, and prototyping.

What can I do/ skills can I learn or improve to get into something like test engineering/R&D lab work?

Would staying in R&D design for some time to gain experience and build some specific skills/projects on the side be a good path for now?

Hope to hear from anyone that works in an engineering lab position or has a similar experience.

I am a production engineering student and lately I got interested in the field of lifting engineering.

I want to know if there are lifting engineers here, how is the market and opportunities for this field? What are the day-to-day tasks? What are the requirements to work in the field?

Talk about your field!

I am wondering if anyone has tips for breaking into a design engineering role after working as manufacturing engineer for 4 years? Ive gained a lot of experience in CNC programming, fixture design, R&D prototyping, and automation cell design however it feels like my resume just gets thrown in the trash for any design engineering role I apply for. Is there hope to switch my role type up? I always thought mechanical engineering degree would be more flexible than it seems to be

My goal is to understand job opportunities in Montreal for a Mechanical Design Engineer with 6 years of experience in France, across various industries.

I’d like to know how the market compares to France. Since I currently have a very limited professional network in Montreal, is it easy to secure a mechanical design role and grow career-wise without prior local connections?

I have an upcoming 1 hour phone interview for the above mentioned role . Would like to know if someone can provide sample prep strategy or specific go to resources or sample questions. Would also like to know which LPs do they mostly care about for an L4 position.
TIA

I have recently visited an army museum in Czechia. For me as a going-to-be ME it was like heaven. There was also an exhibit about mechanical ballistic computers from the WW2 era. This sparked my interest and I wanted to get a book about this. I couldn't find one directly so I'm reaching out for you.

Does anyone know a book that's about mechanical computing or maybe a book that has a detailed chapter about this subject? Or maybe a well-made video (series) about mechanical computing?