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Engine Design Mechanical Engineering

chha1555 — 2025-04-29 17:45:40 UTC

Engine Designing is exactly what it sounds like. You design engine prototypes as a sketch or on a CAD software such as Onshape which is then built and sent to a test center and if any tuning is needed for achieving the engines design goal it will be sent back for that.

Who hires people in this occupation?

chha1555 — 2025-04-29 17:53:09 UTC

I'll let you think about that for a second...

What uses internal combustion engines? Cars dirt bikes aircraft lawn mowers chainsaws ocean liners and so on. So whoever builds those things they are most likely hiring people in this occupation.

What are the physical work conditions

chha1555 — 2025-04-29 23:44:15 UTC

I suppose typically you are working on a CAD design which means you will be sitting at a computer so you need to keep active by taking breaks?

What skills are required?

chha1555 — 2025-04-29 23:51:36 UTC

You need an understanding of the laws of physics which helps understand how an engine works and how to use CAD.

What education or training is required and how long does the program take?

chha1555 — 2025-04-29 23:59:11 UTC

You need a batchlor degree in either mechanical or automotive or even areospace engineering.

Where is one place you can get the training and how much does it cost?

chha1555 — 2025-04-30 00:06:13 UTC

University.

What is the approximate salary at- entry-level and advanced/experienced-level?

chha1555 — 2025-04-30 00:13:52 UTC

$70000 to 140000 per year. I really don't care what the pay is though. I could get more money as a doctor but I would be miserable doing that job.

Where are most job opportunities located? Can you find work inside/outside PEI?

chha1555 — 2025-04-30 00:22:14 UTC

I don't plan on working in P.E.I.

Why do you feel you are suited to this career?

chha1555 — 2025-04-30 00:30:42 UTC

I have submerged my life in cars for as long as my mind lets me remember. I do not come from a backround of engineers or mechanics it is somthing I picked up and loved on my own all because when I was three years old my dad bought me a hotwheel car. This sparked my obsession with cars and engines and it evolved from wanting to race cars to wanting to create them into a dream job Without this I would still be wondering what I would do for the rest of my life and eventually it would be too late.