Best cities for mechanical engineering

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying the best cities or states for pursuing a career in mechanical engineering, particularly focusing on sectors such as automotive and aerospace. Participants share insights based on their experiences and interests, exploring various geographical options.

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  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about good locations for mechanical engineering after graduation, indicating a desire to explore options beyond South Carolina.
  • Another participant suggests that the best locations depend on specific fields within mechanical engineering, mentioning that the Philadelphia area is strong in pharmaceuticals but not in automotive or aerospace.
  • A participant expresses interest in the automotive and aerospace sectors, noting the presence of major automotive companies in Michigan and various states, as well as Boeing's base in Washington State for aerospace work.
  • Details are provided about the locations of assembly plants for major automotive manufacturers, including Ford, Fiat Chrysler, and Toyota, highlighting their distribution across several states.
  • For aerospace opportunities, Texas, Florida, and Virginia are mentioned as potentially strong states due to their military aircraft industries.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present various viewpoints on the best locations for mechanical engineering, with no consensus reached on a single best city or state. The discussion reflects differing priorities based on specific sectors within the field.

Contextual Notes

Participants' recommendations are based on personal experiences and sector-specific insights, which may not encompass all potential opportunities in mechanical engineering.

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I'm a 21 year old college student studying mechanical engineering. I currently live in South Carolina and I'm looking at other states to move to after graduation. I was wondering what are some good states/cities to go to for mechanical engineering?
 
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Connor said:
I'm a 21 year old college student studying mechanical engineering. I currently live in South Carolina and I'm looking at other states to move to after graduation. I was wondering what are some good states/cities to go to for mechanical engineering?
It depends on the particular field you are interested in. The areas surrounding Philadelphia are somewhat of a mecca for pharmaceuticals and I work as an HVAC engineer supporting the pharma industry. But it isn't hot for energy, automotiv,e shipping, aerospace, etc.
 
I meant to put that earlier. The sectors I want to work in are automotive and aerospace. I also want to work as a quant someday as well if I can.
 
Connor said:
I meant to put that earlier. The sectors I want to work in are automotive and aerospace. I also want to work as a quant someday as well if I can.

When it comes to the automotive sector, I know that the Big Three have most of their assembly plants in Michigan (with Ford having some plants in Missouri, Fiat Chrysler a plant in Ohio, and GM with plants in Texas, Kentucky, Kansas, Indiana, Tennessee, and Missouri).

Toyota has plants in Kentucky, Indiana, Texas, and Mississippi. Honda has plants in Ohio, Alabama, and Indiana. Other auto companies have plants in various other areas of the country.

As far as the aerospace industry is concerned, I know for a fact that Boeing is based in Washington State, and I would think that Texas, Florida, and Virginia (with military aircraft) would be among the better states for aerospace-type work.
 

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