¿Un Ingeniero Mecánico puede orientarse a laboratorio/materiales si además es Técnico Químico?

Buenas, gente. Estoy tratando de definir hacia dónde orientar mi carrera y me gustaría conocer sus experiencias.

Soy Técnico Químico y actualmente estudio Ingeniería Química, pero estoy pensando en pasarme a Ingeniería Mecánica.

Durante mi formación hice una pasantía en Cabot SAIC, en el laboratorio de Control de Calidad. Me gustó muchísimo el trabajo de laboratorio y análisis industrial. Lamentablemente, la planta donde hice las prácticas cerró posteriormente.

También participé en SteelChallenge 25, lo que despertó aún más mi interés por la siderurgia, los materiales y la metalurgia.

Actualmente me interesan especialmente:

- Ciencia y tecnología de materiales

- Metalurgia

- Ensayos y caracterización

- Diseño mecánico

- Termodinámica

- Procesos industriales

Hay algo importante: por diferentes circunstancias, solamente puedo elegir entre Ingeniería Mecánica o Ingeniería Química. Es una situación un poco triste, pero es la realidad, así que intento elegir la opción que mejor se adapte a mis intereses y que me permita aprovechar mi formación como Técnico Químico.

Mi duda es laboral: ¿un Ingeniero Mecánico puede aprovechar su título de Técnico Químico y experiencia en laboratorio para trabajar en áreas como laboratorio de materiales, ensayos mecánicos, control de calidad, metalurgia, análisis de fallas, corrosión, soldadura, I+D o integridad mecánica?

¿O estos puestos suelen estar destinados principalmente a Ingenieros Químicos, de Materiales o Metalúrgicos?

También me interesa saber qué industrias o empresas debería considerar y si alguien tuvo un recorrido similar.

¡Cualquier experiencia u opinión sirve!

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hi everyone! currently, im a third year pursuing a chemistry bs with a concentration in materials science. after undergrad, i plan to hopefully pursue a masters in mse.

however, i’m not entirely sure how possible this jump will be and that is why ive come here to ask for any advice on what and how to fill certain gaps to make me a stronger candidate. or if this plan is a total reach and i should consider a different path.

i would really appreciate any feedback or advice from you all!

Hi! Sophomore in ChemE regretting not transferring to MSE when I had the chance. I'd like to ask if it's possible as a ChemE major to get roles that are traditionally more MSE focused, like reliability engineering, failure analysis, characterisation, etc.

Alternatively, any ChemEs, how do ChemE roles differ from MSE roles.

Idk, I understand where the disciplines split off in academia, but in industry practice I just don't really understand how the skillsets will equip me.

Would love to hear anyone's thoughts on the matter! Just looking for some clarity.

I'm currently in my final year studying mechanical engineering with the hopes of getting into an MS+PhD program in material science.

I've recently been offered a position of junior research fellow and will be working on sensors. I have previously worked with this guide and have co-authiored a Q1 paper, 1 international conference paper as well as patent currently being processed.

In the past the guide did not offer any real guidance, and we had to develop/conduct experiments and learn how to use instruments on our own. I admit failing ALOT is a part of research, but this was frustrating since the time wasted could have been avoided as well as we'd have gotten to learn alot more with his guidance. He has also at times refused to respect our time and has been known to be difficult depending on his mood. In the past it was a group of 4 but now it's going to be only me. Since I'm the only one hoping to enter the field of material science

I'm considering this since if I were to not accept this I would not be able to conduct anymore research until my postgraduate unless I'm able to obtain a position in another institution which I personally think is unlikely.

I was hoping to get advice on whether the prestige of a "JRF" position is worth the year of struggling. Also if it would better my position to get into a top MS+PhD program like UC Berkeley/UIUC/NUS/NTU.

i currently have:

2 Q1 paper (1 published+1 under review)

1 Q2 paper (under review)

1 international conference

1 patent (being processed)

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Hey everyone,

I’m a recent graduate from Iran who moved to Canada and am currently trying to build my career here. I’m legally entitled to work in Canada, but like many newcomers, I’m finding it difficult to get that first Canadian opportunity, especially without a lot of industry experience.

Right now, I’m working a general job just to get by and support myself. I’m grateful to have work, but I’m really hoping to find a way out of the cycle of survival jobs and into something related to my field.

My background is in metallurgy/materials, and I have a brief but fairly deep experience in coating technology, which is an area I’m particularly interested in continuing with. I’m also very open to pretty much any opportunity related to metallurgy, materials, coatings, manufacturing, quality, testing, or related industries.

I’m not looking for a high-level position or expecting someone to hand me a senior role. I’d honestly be happy to start at an entry-level or junior position, technician/lab role, assistant position, production-related role, or anything else that would let me get my foot in the door and gain Canadian industry experience.

For me, any genuine metallurgy-related opportunity would be a huge level up from where I am now, even if it isn’t exactly my ideal position.

I’d really appreciate any advice from people who have been in a similar situation, especially newcomers who managed to break into their field in Canada. If you know of companies, industries, recruiters, organizations, networking strategies, certifications, volunteer opportunities, internships, or even unconventional ways to get that first opportunity, I’d love to hear about them.

And if anyone happens to know of an entry-level opportunity in metallurgy, materials, coatings, or a related field, I’d be extremely grateful for a lead.

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share some advice or point me in the right direction. Even a small lead could make a big difference for me right now.

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Hi, I am a materials engineer and just currently graduated and I landed a job as a Corrosion Engineer/Cathodic protection at 45k/yr, while I got a offer for 100k/yr as a QA/QC at a well known automotive company, should I switch or should I stay as a corrosion engineer, since I heard corrosion engineer go more in demand ?.

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I work in commercial construction in Texas and deal with both steel and FRP. Steel is usually the easy choice: cheaper upfront, familiar, and everyone knows how to work with it.

But in wet or corrosive environments, I think the comparison gets more interesting.

FRP costs more upfront, but you don't have the same rust issues, it's lighter, and there's generally less maintenance around coatings and repairs.

Obviously it's not a replacement for steel everywhere. Fire, temperature, impact, creep, UV and the specific environment all matter.

Curious what others have seen in the field. Where do you think FRP actually makes more sense than steel?

And if you've had FRP in service for 10+ years, how has it held up?

For anyone interested, here's the FRP technical resource I've used: Design Resources | Fibergrate Composite Structures There are plenty of other manufacturers/resources out there too: