Questions for a Mechanical Engineer

Robert Caridi
Interview Questions for a Mechanical Engineer:
1. What company do you work for, and how has your experience been there so far?
2. Have you had any previous jobs related to mechanical engineering?
3. What aspired you to become a mechanical engineer?
4. Was there any motivating people or factors that helped you become a mechanical engineer?
5. What exactly do you do as a mechanical engineer at your company? (Do you design parts, work on the machinery, build the machinery, etc.?)
6. Overall, how much do you enjoy your career and what type of person would you recommend your job to? Do you ever regret your decision of choosing to be a mechanical engineer?
7. How hard or easy was it to find a job and what are some steps for a college student to take to get a mechanical engineering job?
8. Are most mechanical engineering jobs the same or does it depend on where you work?
9. Do you feel that there is a need for mechanical engineers in todays and tomorrows society, or do you feel as if the demand for them is decreasing?
10. How are the hours and workload of being a mechanical engineer?
11. What college did you study mechanical engineering at? Do you also have another degree (Example: Physics or a Math based degree?)
12. How well have your studies during college prepare you for your job?
13. How much of what you learned in college do you actually use on a daily basis? (For example: Being that mechanical engineering is highly physics and math based, how much do you actually use on a daily basis?)
14. Is there any class you would recommend to a student in college, outside of math and science courses, that you feel would be necessary to be a mechanical engineer?