Kazu Fujimoto 
February 29, 2024 by Kazu Fujimoto The majority of the thermodynamics problems you solve will revolve around the variable Q, but what is Q in thermodynamics? Q represents the amount of heat released or absorbed in a thermodynamic process. By release or absorb, we also mean transfer. You have probably heard of Q in your … Read more
Shim stock is thin stock material that act as shims for various applications. Think of shims as spacers. Engineers use shim stock to verify gaps and distances, where a normal ruler or caliper would not be able to. Shim stock is also used for support, adjustment, and leveling. Example applications include setting the position of … Read more
If you’re an engineering student, at some point, you will question is a masters in engineering worth it? During my junior year as an undergraduate student, I was already excited to start working. I was so done with school, that I didn’t consider coming back. Coming from a lower income background myself, the thought of … Read more
In my technical mock interviews, I always ask the question – What is galvanic corrosion? Simply put, galvanic corrosion is when two dissimilar materials are coupled in a corrosive environment. When we look at this in terms of metals being paired together, the less noble becomes the anode and the more noble acts as the … Read more
The differences between Manufacturing Engineering vs Mechanical Engineering are pretty distinct. If you’re studying Mechanical Engineering, during your job search, you will come across Manufacturing Engineering positions. As I’ve mentioned before, manufacturing engineering does not entail much design work relative to engineering. Manufacturing Engineers basically act as the “bridge” between what Design Engineering produces and … Read more
The stuff you don’t learn in Engineering School is what can make or break your career. You were told to get a high GPA, join clubs, get internships, and be active in your school. Surely that must’ve been it, correct? Wrong! Even though I outline to do all those things, it’s still not enough to … Read more
February 29, 2024 by Kazu Fujimoto I remember being younger when I was a student and had no idea how to get an engineering internship with no experience. Applying endlessly to jobs, I would hear from no one. When I look back at it, I realize how ridiculous my resume was. If I knew back … Read more
The world is shifting into a more tech oriented world and now students want to know which path they should take in their careers – Mechanical Engineer or Software Engineer. In the last few years, we have seen tech really start to take off. Ten years ago was 2011. How different was the world? I … Read more
February 29, 2024 by Kazu Fujimoto Whether you are designing rockets, military planes, jets, or pumps, there is always room for creative engineering. At this point in time, designs are pretty set in stone. There’s not much “game-changing” that has occurred as of late. If you’re a younger engineer, you pretty much listen to what … Read more
Reading into body language, something we don’t do as engineers, will indicate signs you will not get the job offer. So you’ve been following my posts. You’ve used my resume guide, joined memberships in school, got good grades, and applied to as many jobs as you can. You’re finally in an interview, whether it be … Read more