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Hey, how much do you use different softwares in the engineering field ?

Things like autocad and mat labs, I know they use excel a lot but more complicated ones.

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Abhinaw’s Answer

It depends on the exact domain of engineering because engineering is a vast field in itself. It has all sorts of engineering domains. Now, the question was how much we use different software. A simple answer would be "a lot". Depending on the exact domain, one would use a number of softwares to get their jobs done. Any work that is repeated and has considerable complexity is usually turned into software by developers so that it is useful for others and they don't have to reinvent the wheel. Autocad, Matlab, and Excel are quite famous.
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Duncan’s Answer

Working in any field in corporate America will lead you to use a ton of different software for all sorts of tasks.

As far as Engineering software, you already hit several of the big ones. It'll be great if you explore them and try and build things with cad/matlab! You're already well ahead of the game, I'm excited for the things that you might build!
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Rafa’s Answer

It will vary depending what work you are doing.
I am a mechanical design engineer (developing new products) I use either Creo or Solidworks basically every day. Some times we use simulation software like Ansys.
I personally have not used Matlab since classes in college.
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Dan’s Answer

There are already great answers provided and I concur that Excel, MS-Word, Powerpoint are the most common. Your engineering major and specific job will determine the different software tools that you will use. And as your career progresses, your software exposure will likely expand.
I would like to add that many of the engineering-level software packages offer free versions (typically with reduced capabilities). If you are interested in a specific package, look for the free version or ask the marketing representative for a "loaner" (limited time use) copy. If you are a student, ask about student versions. Even limited experience (or even just being aware of relevant software) will be a plus when you interview for jobs.
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Juan’s Answer

Absolutely, you've hit the nail on the head! Even in technical roles such as engineering, common software applications like Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint often become integral to your daily tasks. If you're aiming to use more specialized or intricate software, you might need to delve into research and design, rather than sticking to operations. For example, in the automotive sector, you may find yourself using Autocad, while in the computing field, Python could be your go-to tool. It's all about finding your niche and mastering the tools that come with it. You've got this!
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