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timgkelly
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hey Lads and Lass',
I am planning on going back to school and I was hoping I could get some advice from you fine folks.
First, I'll give you a bit of background on my situation. I'm a red seal HVAC/R mechanic with an extensive background in building automation systems (DDC systems, pneumatics). I recently quit my job to take on a government job. Its a good job...pay is ok and hours are good. I'm doing maintenance/service on the mechanical systems as well as the testing and lab equipment, but I'm starting to get bored with all the checklists/legislated-weekly/monthly garbage they have me doing. I've always wanted to be an engineer, however, I'm unsure if I'll enjoy or excel at the theoretical aspects of it. I would be more suited towards a more practical and hands on type career (testing, troubleshooting, commissioning). While I was researching, I came across "mechanical engineering technologist" and "mechanical engineering technician". They sound interesting, but, I figured I'd ask the pros what their thoughts are on this career path. I'd really like to help engineers or scientists fabricating, building, testing and troubleshooting machinery and equipment. Do you think I'm on the right track?
Thanks!
Tim
I am planning on going back to school and I was hoping I could get some advice from you fine folks.
First, I'll give you a bit of background on my situation. I'm a red seal HVAC/R mechanic with an extensive background in building automation systems (DDC systems, pneumatics). I recently quit my job to take on a government job. Its a good job...pay is ok and hours are good. I'm doing maintenance/service on the mechanical systems as well as the testing and lab equipment, but I'm starting to get bored with all the checklists/legislated-weekly/monthly garbage they have me doing. I've always wanted to be an engineer, however, I'm unsure if I'll enjoy or excel at the theoretical aspects of it. I would be more suited towards a more practical and hands on type career (testing, troubleshooting, commissioning). While I was researching, I came across "mechanical engineering technologist" and "mechanical engineering technician". They sound interesting, but, I figured I'd ask the pros what their thoughts are on this career path. I'd really like to help engineers or scientists fabricating, building, testing and troubleshooting machinery and equipment. Do you think I'm on the right track?
Thanks!
Tim