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20 Jul 2020

3 Common Mistakes that you should never do as a Mechanical Engineer

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Despite having good grades, many students are unable to secure a job in the mechanical sector. As a fresher, you are likely to receive suggestions from everyone and their uncle to land your dream job, which can be confusing and overwhelming. 

As a mechanical engineer, you are supposed to be the elite, the best of the best, and after a particular stage, grades no longer matter. But, the truth is most people do not inform you of the most common and basic mistakes that you frequently make as mechanical engineering fresher. 

To ease the burden of students everywhere, we have highlighted the three common mistakes of a mechanical engineer. However, you first need to understand why you are not getting hired and what the industry expects from a fresher.

 

Why Are You Not Getting Hired as a Fresher?

Whether you are new to the industry or have been in the industry for a considerable amount of time, you need to keep upskilling yourself to meet the needs of the ever-changing mechanical sector. 

Falling behind in any aspect can mean that someone else is better qualified to take your position. Moreover, as a fresher, with little or no practical industry experience, the odds are not in your favor. 

The preliminary step is to realize your goal and passion for the subject. This step will help you solidify your resolve to crack the interview round and get a coveted position in a reputed organization. 

 

What does the Mechanical Engineering Industry want from Freshers? 

Organizations hiring people from the mechanical discipline belong to various domains. As a mechanical engineer, you may expect to get employed in aviation, automobile, heavy engineering, railways, construction, waterways, and multiple other fields.   

However, all of them expect you to have a clear technical idea, knowledge of tools and software, standard terms, and calculations. They want mechanical engineers with a solid foundation in application and tooling who can upgrade and modify an already existing design, free from errors. Later on, organizations will expect them to build new models. 

Hence, a good base on functionality and other design parameters is a crucial aspect that every fresher must work on. 

 

The Three Common Mistakes of Freshers with a Mechanical Engineering Degree 

You should never underestimate the value of knowledge, training, and experience. However, to be a successful mechanical engineer, you also need to steer clear of the following three mistakes.

1. GPA

Many students believe that having a good GPA is enough to enter the mechanical engineering market. The thing about GPA is that you need to have a minimum GPA to get a clearance for interviews, but that is as far it can take you if you lack knowledge. 

Even with a good GPA, many students cannot answer the questions from the interviewer in the first technical round. So if you really want to ace your job interview, you need to rely on your knowledge rather than grades. Memorizing answers during an exam and forgetting them once finals are over is not going to do you any good. 

Technical knowledge will only help you with the first round. After having cleared the technical interview, the interviewer will want to test your tooling experience and skills by giving you some time to design a component. Unless you have some design experience up your sleeves, your GPA and technical knowledge will not be able to get you through this round. 

 

 

2. Project Profile 

Most freshers do not realize the value of building a project portfolio and end up doing just one or two projects during their entire four-year degree, and that too not in the field of their interest. They usually undergo training at a relative's factory or are directed by a faculty seeking a Ph.D., where they have little to no creative freedom. 

Ideally, as a budding mechanical engineer, you need to have at least ten projects where you have worked and understood the concepts, including theory. These projects will showcase your technical and tooling knowledge with practical applications in mind. For example, a design engineer will know how to design sheet metal structures or plastic body structures. 

In essence, your project portfolio is a sign of exposure that sets you apart from other candidates. A good way to enhance your skills and gain practical experience is to join more internships or training programs.

 

3. Job Description 

One of the three common mistakes of a mechanical engineer is misinterpreting the job description. Many freshers can't secure a job in mechanical engineering simply because they accept everything word for word, or are unable to read between the lines. 

For example, an organization might have a job description that demands proficiency in one of several fields. However, as a fresher, it is only natural to feel that you are not qualified and that the organization demands all the skills. Wild guesses like this will rid you of the opportunity of working at your dream company. 

Another thing that companies do not correctly explain is the years of experience for a particular position. Some companies demand 0-2 years of working experience. However, what they are looking for is someone who has about 150 hours of training in the required field. 

For example, if you're planning on becoming a design engineer, you can accomplish that by working for two hours a day. By working every day, you can successfully build a wealth of experience that is better than two years of training. 

Let's face it: the colleges in India do not provide enough experience for developing skills like a professional with two years of experience. Rather, as a fresher, you must look for ways to build your core knowledge outside of your syllabus as well as focus on project development.

 

Conclusion

To become a mechanical engineer in an organization, you need to have a proper understanding of the theory, understand the tools, and be able to implement it to develop better products. The easy answer to this dilemma is to sign up for internships, work on your project portfolio, and focus on building your knowledge via online courses.

Freshers can stand out among their peers by gaining relevant experience through a platform like Skill-Lync, which is tailored to suit the demands of the modern industry. We offer courses across various engineering domains that are sure to boost your knowledge and set you apart from the rest! 

 

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