Mechanical Design Engineer vs. Technical Support Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer vs. Technical Support Engineer
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Greetings,
I recently graduated Mechanical Engineering and just received two job offers. One is Technical Support Engineer – supports sales team and customers with technical expertise; the other is Mechanical Engineer I – mechanical engineering design for the petro-chemical industry.
The Technical Support position pays more but I am concerned that there is not a lot of engineering involved in it and it might be harder to use the experience later in life when I look for another engineering position. What is your opinion about Sales/ Technical Support Engineering in general – is it a good direction to take as far as advancement, opportunities and compensation go?
Thank you,
Edgar B.
I recently graduated Mechanical Engineering and just received two job offers. One is Technical Support Engineer – supports sales team and customers with technical expertise; the other is Mechanical Engineer I – mechanical engineering design for the petro-chemical industry.
The Technical Support position pays more but I am concerned that there is not a lot of engineering involved in it and it might be harder to use the experience later in life when I look for another engineering position. What is your opinion about Sales/ Technical Support Engineering in general – is it a good direction to take as far as advancement, opportunities and compensation go?
Thank you,
Edgar B.





RE: Mechanical Design Engineer vs. Technical Support Engineer
I was paid barely anything at my first job, but worked very hard to learn as much as possible and within 3 years was making much more than anyone I knew from my graduating class. More than double by the time I got to my second job.
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RE: Mechanical Design Engineer vs. Technical Support Engineer
RE: Mechanical Design Engineer vs. Technical Support Engineer
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Mechanical Design Engineer vs. Technical Support Engineer
For me the Mechanical Engineer in a design role is much more appealing but that's because of my preferences, which may not match yours.
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RE: Mechanical Design Engineer vs. Technical Support Engineer
RE: Mechanical Design Engineer vs. Technical Support Engineer
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