Jesse Leonard asked Nandika D'Souza, University of Texas at Dallas Added Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 8:21 PM What kinds of documents will I produce as an engineer? Hello, I am a mechanical engineering student. I'm taking a technical writing course and am curious about what types of documents I might be expected to produce as a mechanical engineer. Answers 0
John, Sykesville Added Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 11:51 PM Can I work in manufacturing and design as a materials engineer? Hi. I am currently majoring in materials engineering, but my ultimate goal is to be involved in manufacturing and design. I need something that will allow me to be innovative and creative. I think materials engineering is interesting, but it involves a lot of research and development and I don't know if I like that. I do not want to be in a lab all day using a trial and error methods to find the best material. I also want a major that allows me to employee my skills in math and physics. ... Answers 1 Nandika D'Souza, University of Texas at Dallas Answered Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 11:51 PM Absolutely. I would recommend that you get an internship that has these two aspects and that should solidify the association between your likes and your degree.
Anna Strong, East Lansing asked Nandika D'Souza, University of Texas at Dallas Added Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:45 AM Environmental Engineering Switches to Mechanical Engineering I'm currently studying environmental engineering but might want to switch to mechanical because a lot of environmental engineers end up as the "go-between" person and consulting. I want to be able to work on things. I'm interested in the environment and prosthetic limbs (my university doesn't offer biomedical but i can specialize in biomechanics with mechanical.) Can you give me an overview on the schooling and careers of each? Answers 1 Nandika D'Souza, University of Texas at Dallas Answered Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:45 AM I know several mechanical engineers working in environmental fields and one very senior person who started a biomedical program had a degree in mechanical engineering. So, I think mechanical engineering offers you an opportunity to go into either ...