Erin Brooks
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Erin Brooks

Purchasing Manager, Tesla Motors
San Francisco, CA
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  • Sean Thieshen

    Added Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 11:48 AM

    Hello, I'm the Chief Engineer at my building currently. Prior to that position I had 10 years of HVAC commercial/residential service and installation experience. I'm looking to get my degree in HVAC Engineering Technology and Energy Management but it isn't accredited by ABET. Would I be better off pursuing a mechanical engineering technology degree that is ABET accredited? I'm looking to get into energy consulting. HVAC building system design and selection.
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  • Devang Sankhala

    Added Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 11:37 AM

    I recently read that EV battery energy density is way lesser than gasoline. Also, most of the power generated today is from non-renewable sources which falsifies all green energy claims. Whereas even though gasoline to motion energy conversion is 33% efficient, it is easy to refill and causes pollution only in localized areas. I am not a proponent of either technology but I am curious to learn how things may pan out in future.
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  • Samantha Magoveny

    Added Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 11:47 PM

    I am a second year mechanical engineering student. I am doing very well in my courses, and I am about to start a summer internship. However, I am concerned that I lack practical, hands on intuition when it comes to how things work or how problems can be fixed. Will this prevent me from becoming a good engineer, or can I develop this skill with experience?
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    Erin Brooks, Tesla Motors
    Answered Monday, May 14, 2018 at 11:41 PM
    Yes, you can absolutely be a successful mechanical engineer!  My advice is to get as much practical, hands-on experience as possible.  Make sure to take an active role in your design and testing lab courses - especially because many female engineers tend ...
  • Kyle

    Added Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 8:18 PM

    I am pursuing a degree in electronic engineering. I am wondering what should I focus on building if I'm interested to get in the automobile industry after graduation and what's the prospect for electronic engineer in automobile industry?
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    Erin Brooks, Tesla Motors
    Answered Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 8:18 PM
    Excellent question Kyle!  As a female engineer who works in the automotive industry, I'm excited that you're thinking about a career in auto.
    Traditionally automotive was dominated by mechanical engineers, but over the last 20 years, the auto companies ...