Thank you Paul. And I cannot agree more on being aware of limits of one's knowledge. Will heed to your advice on hiring experts .
Original Message:
Sent: 09-24-2023 21:59
From: Paul Tibbals
Subject: Mechanical engineer to Metallurgical engineer
Congratulations! All fields benefit from continuous learning. And just a thought, do consider if problems come along that are too difficult (the tough part is knowing when you don't actually know enough, to solve a problem) still look into hiring outside consultants or experts. The advice and comments here at ASMI Connect are free but sometimes you're better off paying for more in-depth expertise.
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Paul Tibbals
Original Message:
Sent: 09-23-2023 10:32
From: Sreekar parimi
Subject: Mechanical engineer to Metallurgical engineer
Hi everyone,
I am happy to report an update. After 2 more years of pursuit I became officially full time materials engineer and am really enjoying the challenge in the field.
It has been more or less through a combination of all that was suggested in this thread. Dedicated training (ASM ofcourse and AMPP), finding and taking on material problems in work (infact any problem in general..not just materials), reading (a loooot of it), receiving guidance from experts, getting Hands-on when possible, talking to manufacturers, labs and I must add, a bit of luck.
I want to thank all of you again...Lindsay, Paul, Gene, Sean, James and Neil for your valuable advice.
Also thank you Carrie for your efforts to facilitate community engagement.
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Sreekar parimi
Senior Mechanical and materials Engineer
Original Message:
Sent: 03-17-2021 16:48
From: Sreekar parimi
Subject: Mechanical engineer to Metallurgical engineer
Hi Everyone,
I have been working as a non-specialized mechanical engineer for more than 8 years now. But I developed a lot of interest in metallurgy, corrosion etc and have been working in the field part time for a long time. It seems there is a requirement for most relevant positions to have a materials engineering degree.
Can anyone provide feedback on what alternative means might be available for pursuing materials / metallurgy positions for a mechanical engineer who has limited work experience in this field.
thanks,
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sreekar parimi
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