while working in the mechanical engieering field was it challenging
what is required to work with #mechanical-engineering equipment and he type of clothing that is required and does it get easier every time you rebuild a motor?
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Michael George
Michael’s Answer
Hello Dakota, lots of questions! I'll try to take them in order ... Keep in mind as a mechanical engineer I worked in the defense industry (developing solutions for our armed forces), semiconductor industry (developing equipment that produced electronic devices on wafers), automotive industry, as well as the PC manufacturing industry (where I lead engineering and material groups).
1) All of my engineering experience was challenging and rewarding ... life is what you make of it ... I love engineering.
2) Regarding engineering equipment, I trained myself, learned from experienced users of the same equipment, and went to training classes on equipment I used. After 30+ years, the equipment continually evolves and each release requires more learning, but if you like the equipment and use it often the learning is easy. And depending on the industry you are in, the tools change. There are some common software tools available that you can study on the web ... here are some you can look up: Autodesk Product Design Suite, MATLAB, CATIA, ZW3D, MechDesigner, PTC Creo. , BricsCAD. , Solid Edge. If you advance into systems engineering, you software and physical options go up even more!
3) I needed no special clothing for engineering in the office (slacks, jeans, shirt, tie, ...) unless I went into the field and I needed a little more protective outdoor wear for more protection (boots, ear plugs/covers, face shields, ...).
4) Yes it does get easier. I have a personal hobby of engine swapping and rebuilding. My son and my daughter both have the engine repair and car enthusiast interests as well. You will find the core elements of engines are the same and you can leverage from one make/model to another and from small engines (lawn mowers) to larger V12's as well; it is the add-on's and special tools for reach type that start to become challenging, but still ... not an issue if you like engines. My son actually reprograms engine control modules and remaps them for greater performance and my daughter replaced her engine and transmission on her own before going off to college.
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