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Charlie Sears - Are some engineers becoming a commodity?
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Charlie Sears - Are some engineers becoming a commodity?

Beers with Engineers

March 1, 20241h 1m

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#10 - Charlie Sears: Are some engineers becoming a commodity?

  • CAD – from the beginning
  • Scotch in bourbon barrels
  • 3D printing – from the beginning
  • Medical Device approval
  • Concurrent engineering and FDA approval
  • Rise and fall(?) of product development firms.
  • Engineering vs software development
  • Being good at CAD vs being a good engineer.
  • Design Engineer vs mechanical engineer.
  • Don’t get cute designing– you’ll regret it.
  • Looking done well before you are done.
  • Vacationing in the Caribbean
  • Home ice rinks
  • Engineer’s Toolbox is a useful website.
  • Sneezing at the sun.

Advice for new engineers, especially in consulting world

  • Be a self-starter

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