What is Galvanic Corrosion?

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

Stuff You Don’t Learn In Engineering School

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

Engineering Standards (Lean 5S)

Engineering Standards Overview February 29, 2024 by Kazu Fujimoto Chances are, at this point, your company has made efforts to utilize engineering standards. Mechanically speaking, does your company have multiple configurations of one component? Is there one parameter that mainly varies between each configuration – such as shaft size or pipe diameter? Are all subsequent … Read more

Overall, Do Mechanical Engineers Get Paid Well In 2021?

Mommy and daddy told you to work hard, do well in math and science, and be a mechanical engineer because mechanical engineers get paid well. Unfortunately, mommy and daddy’s advice was wrong. If your parents encouraged engineering, it’s because they are still living in the past. Unless they meant software engineering. The world is changing, … Read more

The Future of Mechanical Engineering

The future of mechanical engineering is headed towards merging with tech. Hands down. Mechanical engineering skills will become integrated with coding, AI, and machine learning. There is no other way we can see the future. The world is shifting at a very fast pace. COVID-19 has accelerated remote working and leveraged the use of technology … Read more