Mechanical Engineer
(Female, Age 50) from Union Grove, WI
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Mechanical Engineer |
|---|---|
| Salary | $100,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 50 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Union Grove, WI |
| Years Experience | 25 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
I work for a major oil company in the midwest and work hand in hand with a major diesel engine manufacturer. There are several thousand employees.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I oversee the production and running of oils on diesel engines and determin any running problems.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
company car, health, dental
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
well compensated
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
I travel quite frequently and enjoy that aspect of it. I don’t like when I have to sit in my office all day, I would much rather be out amongst the people.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
I have several work locations, half of my work is done at the home offices the other divided up between several other locations. I enjoy the variety of working with so many other people.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 5
Benefits: 6
Hours: 7
Co-Workers: 2
Supervisors: 3
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 4
The Actual Work: 1
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
I was sent to school by my employer and promoted up.
What was the application process?
Wheew….way back then it was a paper application…imagine that!!
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
For my current position, no I did not have to interview…it was just given to me.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
Didn’t have one so I don’t have an answer.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, I have been with the same company for years and was well versed.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Of course I had to have a degree and yes, there was tons of on the job training over the years.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
My high school education no, I had no idea I even had an interest in engineering…not till I got into that department.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
Yes…I had years of internship, alot of my college credits were on the job issued.
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Go to school and WORK YOUR BUTT OFF!!!
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
It took me 25 years to reach my position in the company. I believe you need to have all the skills mentioned…social as you will always be working as a team with people, the more organized you are the easier everyones job will be, technical…that is self explanitory, you have to have it, plain and simple.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes, you have to have a masters degree and alot of experience in my field.
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Work hard and put forth alot of effort and you will be recognized.
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