Transferable ME Skills

Could be that your problem finding a job may be more geographically oriented. I know that in my field and area (medical devices / rocky mountain region) employers are having a difficult time filling all engineering positions. I know some companies in medical that would love your skill set (CFD and heat transfer analysis). Are you willing to relocate? Are there any medical device manufacturers in your area? Search maybe for Becton-Dickinson, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Johnson&Johnson, etc.

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I have had to move for /every/ single job I have ever taken.

As to the difference between aero and mechanical, I think the lack of electrical may be the biggest problem, but that is no biggie. As an engineer with two years of experience you should be able to pick up new fields from textbooks.

Cheers

Greg Locock

Thank you both for the advice.

I've been meaning to review my basic EE and controls skills.

Since I was laid off I've been studying things here and there. Aerodynamics, integration in the complex plane and now structural analysis.

Chris

Chris,

I sent you an email this morning with some possible job contacts in NH. Is your email address correct? If not, please post it here (suitably disguised) and I'll re-send.

AW

I would think someone with CFD experience would be highly sought after. Not in your geographical area, I guess.

Heating, Ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) should be closely related to your CFD and heat transfer background. It might help you to take an HVAC class.

Best of luck.

Jeff F.

It seems to me that you've not done your homework. If you are interested in continuing to perform CFD work, consider pumps, heat exchangers (cooling towers), compressors, piping, refrigeration, etc. There is no shortage of jobs for you. Your primary handicap will be attitude. If you approach it with a healthy attitude you will find lots of opportunity.