Part Time Engineering Job do those even exist?
Part Time Engineering Job do those even exist?
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Hi, I'm doing my masters in mechanical engineering at the moment and I was talking to a classmate of mine the other day. He was telling me about finding a part time engineering job while he completes his studies. I told him I was doubtful those exists at all, but it sounded like a good idea.
So I'm posting this question here. Do part time engineering jobs exist?
If they do, how would I go about getting one? I wouldn't mind finding some work to boost my resume a bit so after masters I can hit the ground running so to speak. Any tips or advice on what I can do now so I can secure a job after I complete my studies (approx 1 yr + a month or two from now).
If you guys know of any work opportunities, I'm in Toronto, Canada.
So I'm posting this question here. Do part time engineering jobs exist?
If they do, how would I go about getting one? I wouldn't mind finding some work to boost my resume a bit so after masters I can hit the ground running so to speak. Any tips or advice on what I can do now so I can secure a job after I complete my studies (approx 1 yr + a month or two from now).
If you guys know of any work opportunities, I'm in Toronto, Canada.





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Good luck,
Latexman
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I would assume that we are not the only company to do so.
We have also hired experienced engineers for part time assignments.
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Another form is called a consultant.
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As you have no experience trying to get in as more of an internship may be a better route.
What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?
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And to work part time while studying may only pay a moderate salary. The cost of learning new skills.
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But it's still not that easy to find a position, especially in this economic climate.
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RE: Part Time Engineering Job do those even exist?
I've been inquiring locally to find this type of opportunity, and really hadn't had much luck. I'm a bit young and only have 7yrs industry experience so finding consulting work was very difficult.
It's a brand new start-up manufacturing company, and I'm billing a rather low rate, but at this point the investment should pay in the long run. There is significant risk that we won't be able to pull this off, but I have a much deeper ownership in the work and it's exciting on a whole different level.
I'd rather not go into anymore detail at this time, next year should be pretty cool though.
Nick
Detroit, MI
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A connsultant is someone who tells you what you already know, then charges you top dollar for "his advice".
A lot of managers dont trust their own people, but hang on to every word a consultant will utter. The more expensive the consultant, the more they believe.
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Good to hear from you again and good luck in your new endeavors.
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RE: Part Time Engineering Job do those even exist?
Sounds like you went straight into your masters from undergraduate. Great idea but not so good for your part-time employment options in terms of $$$. An internship would be a good option. A manufacturing planner or purchasing type role would be as good or better for learning the business IMO.
Better yet, get your hands dirty and work on the shop floor. Shop floor experience pays just as well and will best compliment your advanced degree. Perhaps too late for you, but I would recommend to any young person looking to enter engineering to first spend some time in a trade if at all possible as early as possible. One can help pay for the other. -Not saying you need to invest in becoming a journeyman or equivalent...just make some money and gain practical experience when you aren't in the classroom.
RE: Part Time Engineering Job do those even exist?
So the jobs are out there but let me say a couple things about part-time engineering work as a recent M.E. grad: You don't get the best work, in fact you'll probably mostly get b***ch work (Solidworks, data entry, stuff like that). It might look good on a resume, but the chances you can pick up a really good project and learn a lot is low. However, and this might be the most important bit, it does allow you to gain networking connections. There's no better source for employment than people you've already worked with and no better recommendation than one from the workplace.
Talk with everyone you can at your school. Old professors. Student Employment Departments. Advisors. Other Students. Connect with all of these people on LinkedIn. I honestly think that's the best advice I can give. Oh, and see if your school has any sort of intern program, I'm sure they have connections to local businesses.
Best of Luck,
-Ian
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