Questions for a Mechanical Engineer from a High School Student

AI Thread Summary
A high school student seeks insights from mechanical engineers for an assignment, asking about daily duties, education requirements, work hours, and career advice. Key questions include recommendations for relevant classes, average salaries after five years, and beneficial reading materials. However, the forum has a policy against interview-type threads for privacy and anti-phishing reasons, leading to the closure of the discussion. Participants are encouraged to share knowledge through private messages instead. The student is looking for guidance to better understand the mechanical engineering profession.
Datsyukian13
Messages
1
Reaction score
0
Hello,

I am a high school student and am trying to complete an assignment to interview someone in a career field I am interested in - mechanical engineering.

Would anyone be willing to answer these questions for me? A PM would be fine if you can. I really appreciate it!

What are your day to day duties on the job?

What kind of education did you receive to become a mechanical engineer?

How long is an average work week on the job?

What’s your best advice for someone who wants to become a mechanical engineer?

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned on the job?

What type of classes do you recommend a student takes for the job?

What is the average annual salary for a mechanical engineer after about 5 years on the job?

Why did you decide to become a mechanical engineer?

What are some of the benefits that come with the job?

Can you recommend any good reading materials or websites that can further educate me on this career choice?
 
Engineering news on Phys.org
Welcome to the PF.

For privacy and anti-phishing reasons, we no longer allow interview-type threads at the PF. Thread is closed.
 

Thread 'Race car suspension Class'

Posted June 2024 - 15 years after starting this class. I have learned a whole lot. To get to the short course on making your stock car, late model, hobby stock E-mod handle, look at the index below. Read all posts on Roll Center, Jacking effect and Why does car drive straight to the wall when I gas it? Also read You really have two race cars. This will cover 90% of problems you have. Simply put, the car pushes going in and is loose coming out. You do not have enuff downforce on the right...
View full post »
Thread 'Physics of Stretch: What pressure does a band apply on a cylinder?'

Thread 'Physics of Stretch: What pressure does a band apply on a cylinder?'

Scenario 1 (figure 1) A continuous loop of elastic material is stretched around two metal bars. The top bar is attached to a load cell that reads force. The lower bar can be moved downwards to stretch the elastic material. The lower bar is moved downwards until the two bars are 1190mm apart, stretching the elastic material. The bars are 5mm thick, so the total internal loop length is 1200mm (1190mm + 5mm + 5mm). At this level of stretch, the load cell reads 45N tensile force. Key numbers...
View full post »

Thread 'Cantilever help'

I'm trying to decide what size and type of galvanized steel I need for 2 cantilever extensions. The cantilever is 5 ft. The space between the two cantilever arms is a 17 ft Gap the center 7 ft of the 17 ft Gap we'll need to Bear approximately 17,000 lb spread evenly from the front of the cantilever to the back of the cantilever over 5 ft. I will put support beams across these cantilever arms to support the load evenly
View full post »

Similar threads

Is Studying Planar Multibody Dynamics Essential for Mechanical Engineers?
Replies
2
Views
2K
Insights for a Mechanical Engineering student
Replies
11
Views
2K
3D printers for mechanical engineering
Replies
1
Views
1K
Automotive What particular mechanic or engineer does this work?
Replies
4
Views
1K
Mechanical Engineer Career. Short 3 question interview.
Replies
1
Views
1K
Mechanism Needed for a Compact, High-Torque Transradial Prosthetic Arm
Replies
4
Views
1K
Math vs. FE Method: Comparing Mechanical Engineering Focus
Replies
2
Views
2K
I need to interview an engineer for a school project.
Replies
1
Views
2K
Specified Torque Specs on Automotive Fasteners -- Required or just suggestions?
Replies
13
Views
4K
Electrical engineer
Replies
2
Views
460

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top