7 Skills Every Engineering Student Needs

In this video, I’ll be sharing 7 skills that every engineering student must learn. Knowing these skills helps you stand out when applying to engineering jobs and internships as well as being a better well-rounded engineer. For some reason, the skills you learn in class aren’t necessarily the skills you need for an engineering job, so this video helps fill that gap. Timestamps are as follows:
00:00 Intro
00:47 CADing
02:05 Coding
03:36 Arduino/Breadboarding
04:44 3D Printing
07:35 Following a Product Development Process
09:34 Hand Tools & Shop Tools
10:49 Networking & Self-Education
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[@AK-ol6rm]

#7 skills every engineering student needs_* 1. cading 2.coding 3. Arduino or breadboarding 4. 3D Printing 5. Product Development 6. Hand tool and Shop tools 7. Networking and Self education

[@estebanlarranaga8692]

As a recent mechanical engineering graduate, I highly confirm every skill he mentioned. Great video!!!!!

[@tysolbohan6446]

How do I get into an engineering university you need like 3 A levels here and I don't have that because I never did that also A levels individuals cost 1 thousand so for the 3 I need it would be 3 grand and that's an entire years worth of work I have to fit in while juggling a job it's so insanely difficult to get a job these days that pays you more than minimum wage

[@lonely-lo1153]

How hard was it?

[@parthsrivastava2814]

Really nice video, I recently completed an internship in the core field, and found all of these things to be really significant. I am comfortable in CAD, will get into 3D printing more! Keep up the good work!

[@Hope0fHumanity]

You're clutch Tamer. I wish I knew this stuff freshman year. School focuses too much on the theory/thought process and not enough on applying that theory/thought process which makes people feel like they have all this knowledge but don't know how to do anything with it. At least thats how I feel as a 3rd going 4th year Mechanical Engineering student at UT Austin

[@konstantine4776]

Thank you so much. Your videos are so clear and concise. Probably the best engineering advice on KZbin

[@ezino]

1. CAD softwares 2. Coding 3. Arduino and Breadboards 4. 3D printing 5. Product Development Process 6. Hand tools and Shop tools 7. Networking and Self Education

[@masternobody1896]

0. and never stop learning and never giving up

[@robertjr8205]

just wanna say thank you for creating this video on this topic bro. I was literally searching for this yesterday.

[@yarikhom905]

Thank u so much, interested in starting so soft during quarintine and just need a place to get started, thx for the support

[@yexiang7181]

Great video from you Mr. Tamer. You really inspired me a lot as I am currently studying an engineering degree as well. Keep up the good work, kudos to you.

[@beckb4961]

Thanks so much for making these videos!!

[@emmanuelyondjin2607]

Great video, you have a fine and logical way of presenting your ideas and you do it in such an orderly manner. You really have the "engineering" way of doing thinks. KEEP ON!!!!

[@shahsaud1105]

Hey! Great video, but it would be really helpful to highlight how each of the skills you mention come handy while working as an engineer so we can make a linkage and subtext while learning these skills to optimize their use.

[@lyesazzoug5907]

Thank you ! great video ❤

[@cheesypizzajokes]

3:15 imo, in terms of difficulty from greatest to least, its C++, followed by Java, followed by Python; whether you choose to start with the hardest or easiest though is entirely up to you!

[@gridcoregilry666]

love your channel man! keep it up!

[@taha2.4]

Thanks for the helpful video, ur the best!

[@charlestoneoyoo]

I love your videos bro,, I get inspired with them. I will really work hard to reach better levels in mechanical engineering. Thank you

[@chaudharyameet4282]

Pretty productive information. Thank you

[@richardamev1795]

Highly intuitive 🧠. Thanks bro🦾

[@camgere]

Quite an ambitious title. Let me be the dissenting voice on "coding". Coding is to software development what turning a wrench is to engine design. Software development means you need to have requirements, systems architecture, subsystems architecture, structure, flowcharts and then finally code. Software development can be open loop or closed loop. Government contracts tend to be open loop. You define the exact requirements up front and meet them. Real world software development tends to be closed loop. You take your best open loop design as step one, make a minimum viable product, give it to users and then make corrections and extensions as you go along. You correct your way to the end product. The customer rarely knows what he really wants (I'll know it when I see it) and locking in a target leads to wasted expense. This takes advantage of the fact that software is "soft" and not million dollar dies. One disadvantage of closed loop is that managers love schedules, budgets and tasks (that require a check mark to be done). Closed loop doesn't have an obvious end. It needs to be determined. Once your manager has put a check mark in the completion box, more work is not acceptable.

[@EvilMonkeyPro]

Great video! Very educational and well made 👍

[@halservices]

shukran ya tamer you you are doing a brilliant job buddy

[@tsaguelegrand]

Great advices... thankyou so much

[@marwanmahmoud11able]

Absolutely amazing video as always 👌🏻🔥

[@selam482]

Tameer man, your videos are always valid. Keep going!

[@simonlouisrobea4707]

Great video thanks for the tips.

[@HyperDavester]

Awesome video! Would love a video that highlights which is the best digital note-taking app an engineering student should use.

[@raismohaman6151]

Great video, as an aspiring software engineer I like the fact that we should also learn Arduino/breadboarding!

[@agrajkhanal5272]

Thank you so much Tamer

[@dylanmoore7585]

Thank you for the great work bro! You’re really helping people’s lives🙏🏾

[@inculcatetobemaudlin2943]

That is very true, I will forward your video to some of my young friends who just graduate from software engineering.

[@masternobody1896]

thanks for the advice

[@josepoyanrodriguez9837]

Every single one of his videos is useful for engineering!

[@JapanesePiano1]

Your videos have been a huge help on how I should prepare and what I should expect in college. As the start of the fall semester moves closer, I want ask you, in your experience, what should engineering students avoid?

[@Hope0fHumanity]

Third soon to be fourth year Mechanical Engineering student here. Here are some general guidelines I've called "How to not commit suicide in Engineering" 1. Not doing your homework is suicide Honestly do your homework 2. Spending hours on one problem is suicide If you get stuck on a problem for 15 minutes move on and come back to it later If you’re still stuck when you come back to it seek help Go to office hours Go to tutoring Ask groupme Ask study group 3. Just chegging your homework is suicide Use chegg to check attempts or to get an assignment in on time Always go to office hours for every problem you used chegg for 4. Doing lab group/individual reports alone is suicide 5. Not having a study group for each class is suicide 6. Not going to each lecture is suicide 7. Not asking questions in lecture is suicide 8. Not seeking internships in the fall is suicide 9. Not working in a lab or in an engineering club is suicide Hope that helps

[@chigaemecha]

@@Hope0fHumanity honestly these are all true

[@Nutleaf]

For those looking for a CAD that will be used in the real work environment Autodesk has a student version of Fusion 360. You just have to be a high school student. Look it up! I've used it for years and beyond.

[@theravikk1755]

Thank you a lot bro for making this video 🤗 ❤ from INDIA

[@rowinglove4ever]

If you re still students ,you can get for free Creo Parametric versions for student! They re great for 3d printing parts and assembly. Student versions don't create STL tho, but it's widely used in the world!

[@irfanhabib5919]

@Tamer...can you please make videos on mechanical product design engineering interviews like how to prepare and discuss questions asked to other engineers during an interview, that will be a big help for a lot of students.

[@oussamaa1766]

Bro thank you so much for the wide range of information u are providing us with thanks and may Allah bless you ❤

[@LeoAntony-LiamFriction-]

Thank you

[@Dariusissocool]

I start my first engineering job soon 😳😳😳

[@aliyahaugenhermosa6772]

Woah! Thanks a lot. I watched your other uploaded videos. This helps me get an idea about engineering stuffs. I'm an incoming Civil Engineering Student. I'm still in doubt and feel pressured😪 But I guess..be scared and do it anyway 💪😅

[@MrSandman610]

I want to be a civil engineer, how did you decide to be one and do you have any advice?

[@aliyahaugenhermosa6772]

@@MrSandman610 Hello. Honestly, I never imagined I would end up being an engineering student. I'm not one of those geniuses in math but I could say I'm interested and willing to be good at it. There are many things that I consider on what to take a course. I strategically think about my passion, financial status, the number of years of the course to finish, opportunities in the future, and my family's decision. I think engineering drawing stuffs and experimenting in a laboratory is the exciting part for me that makes me love this course. Find something in the course that interest you that will make you keep going no matter how difficult the situation is. Everyone says it's difficult but it's totally up to us how we dealt with this. Just bring all of what you've got! Good luck future engineers💪👷

[@dhananjay1822]

Hi Tamer Shaheen. I am currently working as a mechanical engineering intern, and what I understood first hand was the importance of spreadsheets (mainly excel) for doing all sorts of things with data. The senior engineers working there even asked me to learn to excel at excel. So I really think you missed excel out in this video. 🙃🙃 Anyway, great video as always.

[@vaidya31]

Wow, I didn’t know spreadsheets were so important, I’m curious about which kinds of tasks do you use them for as a mechanical engineer

[@rakeemwilliams6426]

@@vaidya31 its mostly bcus hes an intern

[@TamerShaheen]

that's interesting...I personally haven't used excel much and many of the engineers I work with don't use it either. Honestly, I also wouldn't be happy working a job where I use excel all day, so I never really applied to jobs that ask for that skill.

[@cheesypizzajokes]

excel's one of those general skills essentially everyone should know going into essentially any industry. its incredibly practical and versatile, but its hard to consider it an "engineering" skill; for sure though, its something higher-ups will make interns do cause its too tedious for them to do themselves (case in point, me)

[@dhananjay1822]

@@vaidya31 I actually worked on external pressure vessel calculations for designing pressure vessels as a part of my internship. Now, the parameters like thickness of vessel, the unstiffened length, etc. are optimized in a sort of trial and error fashion. So I was asked to actually design an excel sheet that could calculate and optimize these parameters. Now excel is still preferred by many engineers for many engineers (at least the senior ones) because it's really powerful, intuitive to use as well as relatievely easy to learn. Also data analysis in excel is also quite amazing. So all in all, it is a great tool. PS. I am sharing what I understood from my limited experience as an intern only.

[@bhuuthesecond]

New subscriber, let’s go !😎🤙

[@patrickbizoza9589]

I wish I knew you when I was still in college. But I have feelings that you will eventually become a teacher in a class.

[@almiqdadali3254]

Pure Gems.

[@BrunoSilva-ur7sb]

Great video! What about the economics? For example estimate the cost and profit of a solution for an engineering problem.

[@abdullahfarhan624]

thats a good q

[@lumambasiagoko6187]

Brother you are such an Angel sent person,I have been lately following your videos about engineering and they have really helped me(I'm a 2nd year mechanical engineering student) From an average student to an A+ student.. Thanks so very much for your contents you share here.. I wish I could get in touch with you on other social media platform like WhatsApp, Instagram or twitter.i still need more of your guidance. Thanks alot

[@boxerusx5530]

I lack knowledge in Arduino and 3d printing. I think will focus on those from now on.

[@randomperson6125]

I am currently in high school and wish to study engineering and go to a University like Waterloo. I like science and math but I am always confused whether I should actually pursue engineering or would it be a wrong choice. I know that u have to work hard and dedicate a lot of time and stuff and I am ready to do that but still confused. Ur videos have helped me a lot and hopefully sooner than later, I can decide upon something.

[@clydejrii5271]

Same here. I just can’t have the habit of always loving math and science but i’ve always been interested on both and decided to pursue Engineering but still unsure 😅

[@ethanhill1757]

It's worth it.

[@sondderrr]

Well, same here! I’ll start mechanical engineering studies this year and I’m super excited as well as anxious to find out if I made the right decision.

[@Aextatic]

I think Eng is more about enjoying using different things from science and maths to solve/make something. If you are already interested in science and maths it will sure help though ! Good luck :)

[@raccoonmath1828]

Are you a senior?

[@ahmadhafian5334]

hi, I was wondering why some videos were deleted from ur channel. Thanks. Good Stuff by the way!

[@richardli1328]

He was caught plagiarizing another source

[@Dariusissocool]

Fun Fact. Adafruit is named after Ada Lovelace. She’s considered one of the first computer scientist

[@Minionbro360]

bro I am literally doing all these things in hs rn, I feel like I’m so readyyy

[@constanciobacusjr881]

Hey bro, I have been watching your videos a ton of times, and they were helpful, and informative as I am going to study Electronics Engineering Tech in Canada this winter. Can you make a videos or any related info about electronics engineering Program 🙏

[@ajeesh3485]

nice video man. is coding, audrino, really that important for a product design engineer

[@atizzot]

Nice tutorial

[@iftekharuddinshohan509]

Would you be able to make a tutorial on stress-strain analysis using SolidWorks?

[@newsmankamau9942]

Great video .How do you create your personal portfolio of the projects yuo have done.

[@bernadethbotin7732]

concepts finally line up in my brain and...well, who knows? Maybe I'll be able to make sotNice tutorialng now.

[@gercelestin7898]

What should be my main focus if I am doing chemical engineering?

[@josepmayoral1998]

Great video!! I have a question, not about the skills but this is about what is the software or program you use to make this drawings that convert automatically into a perfect lines. Thank you!!

[@youngman7655]

I took soliworks course but I'm still bad at it I'm gonna try out the other two you mention and try to get better

[@Love_hardwork]

i miss to your videos ✨🍃

[@isaacprosper6295]

dude your material s the best out here about engineerig,im tired of seeing videos with stupid general skills that are just common sense

[@TamerShaheen]

Glad you like it :)

[@andreigolovik3047]

A Spyderco Chaparral is such a specific pick for "a knife" haha. I think we've found a fellow knife guy :)

[@nikztips3096]

Thanks! Continue contributing to engineering space on KZbin. :)

[@gavinbrown1159]

So I have an unrelated question I am attending Vtech for mechanical engineering in a couple of weeks and I just passed the aleks exam and got a 93. Is the test reflective of if I am REALLY ready for heavy calc or no?

[@basilhafeza6387]

What laptop would you recommend to get for collage

[@nikolaisednev1606]

Can you make a video about engineering technology?

[@blueghost1366]

What is the best platforms for self education? Which platforms do companies recognize? I don't think getting a certificate from LinkedIn learning would be all that beneficial

[@mausi28]

I am using Catia V5 at the moment.

[@Bazuayedoings]

I'm in high school right now,do you think I should have knowledge in design and technical drawing before I enter university to study civil and structural engineering?

[@thanumalayanshiva6383]

But dude, CNC (Computer numerical control ) is an good skill for mechanical field, u didn't mention it.. Why Don't u make an video for that??

[@elyselapalme7040]

Hi! I am a new mechanical engineering student and I was wondering if you can do the school with a mac. I see that you have one, but I do believe some modelling / simulation software are not available on macos... What are your thoughts? Great video btw :)

[@bogoalex]

He has windows on his. You can use boot camp if you have an Intel processor. Success, going on the same path.

[@bendovermen5141]

Hey can u make an video on mechanical engineering technology

[@TravelHub-ib1qi]

Are all of these skills for electrical engineering as well?

[@olaitanlabs5948]

I don't think I would be needing any of these skill. Our schools in Nigeria have been locked since Feb. No teaching and learning is going on. I just got depressed seeing this video. They are running my hopes and dreams 😢

[@dbuc4671]

Hi tamer, did u have to do a lots of physics courses?

[@SMP.design1990]

hey boss man so this is not really relevant but i was wondering how different are the classes when it comes to mechanical engineering and design engineering?

[@beryldavid7339]

Is this for all fields of engineering or for 1 specifically, because I'm in chem

[@koig8393]

So if im a Mechatronics major where should i put the most focus on?

[@monishj101]

With ms in mechanical engineering, can I work in apple as mechanical design engineer? What will be my job description in apple as mechanical engineer? Is electronics knowledge needed to work in apple ? Pls reply

[@orjwan2582]

Hi tamer, can you make a video about getting a MacBook as a mechanical engineering student? I heard that some of the applications that we will use such as solidwork don’t work on OS mac Could you please tell us your full experience?

[@ivana.4226]

I wouldn't recommend getting a mac as an engineer. Its much more of a hassle. Just go with a windows laptop/pc.

[@Hope0fHumanity]

Don't do it, software engineers can get away with it, but not us Mechanical Engineers

[@josebayona7739]

Currently own a Mac as ME. I can’t use solid works but I can use Inventor and Fusion 360. MatLab is a problem on Mac as well. Would recommend NOT getting a Mac.

[@deebahasin3014]

Someone, please help me out! I wanted to study biomedical engineering but some seniors of mine and some of my friends are saying that the job opportunity in this field is minimal. I'm also interested in mechanical engineering but more interested in biomedical engineering . My seniors suggested I apply to mechanical engineering for undergrad and then do biomedical engineering in masters. So what should I do? undergrad in Mechanical engineering and masters in biomedical engineering or do undergrad and masters in biomedical engineering.

[@shayorshayorshayor]

If one wants to go the entrepreneurial route but involved in engineering, what's a better choice? Mechanical or software?

[@TamerShaheen]

Honestly, either work. It really depends on what venture you want to start.

[@shayorshayorshayor]

@@TamerShaheen what has more opportunities? More doors, more options? Both are good for entrepreneurship, but, what would be more easier. That is, what is less saturated on terms of entrepreneurship.

[@Bobbob-np2ux]

Can you do a video on laptops for engineering students?

[@zakariadeghaili4737]

Great video! I want to get into software development/engineering but I'm currently studying mechanical engineering, is it possible? I've been teaching myself coding for a while.

[@jennyjames2673]

Which university you are from?

[@zakariadeghaili4737]

@@jennyjames2673 Uni of Manchester, UK

[@user-io7rn4ps3u]

Ah man, starting the process is always requires some hard job and controversial choices. My first code was written in assembly language in primary school when I was only 10 y.o. I've continued my software engineer study at KPU. At KPU I gained my "foundation base" which exists out of C++, C and assembly. On the one hand, C++ is the best starting foundation due to it's enormous richness when question comes to different functions and tools, plus it's statically-typed, but on the other hand, it's hard to learn on your own. Even if you'll read tons of literature, even if you'll watch tons of tutorials on the internet, it's still will be hella hard. But in case if you successfully conquer this mountain, you'll get a TONS of different ways and opportunities. Every programming language will be learnt by you with ease.

[@getsturdy]

Dear Tamer, In my opinion, the paper rapidly changing texture in the background of the explanation parts is a little to distracting. Anything else is pretty good. Just wanted to leave that feedback here

[@PIPOx04]

good video

[@hirammogs2996]

Hey Tamer, as a Metallurgist engineer I don't think we are really meant to have these skills as the video quote. I guess you could've said something like '' 7 skills Every Mechanical Engineering Student needs''

[@amrk21]

I'm 2019 Mech graduate ..still unemployed 😔 and no skill .. can I start over again and get a first solid job ?

[@b_08_amitkumarsahu90]

Yes offcourse

[@maharun]

I'm a Computer Science major student. Do I need all of these skills? Note: I'm a second semester student. So, I'm pretty much wondering right now about what to do.

[@TamerShaheen]

Well if ur looking to work in software, the only skills relevant to you would be coding and just following a systematic development process. Self-education and networking matter a lot too.

[@maharun]

@@TamerShaheen Thanks for getting back to me. I appreciate it.

[@sarahbrahem3541]

please make more videos like this, for freshly graduated lost engineers hahaha😂

[@Notentertain]

Do civil engineers need to learn how to code?

[@Ali-pf9vl]

7:22 brooooo what about civil?! 💔😂

[@georgejetson4378]

The main skill you need to master in order to be a successful engineer is postering. Being a master poker player and BS artist will do more for your engineering career than any advanved degree.

[@lilchef2930]

Wdym by this lol, fakin it till u make it sorta thing?

[@dhruvsingh2666]

I know Creo but not 100%is it ok

[@dhruvsingh2666]

I finished BE in automobile now aiming for MEng in automobile

[@belemotedambo]

Civil Engineers suffer in this guys videos🙁

[@henryzhang8349]

Instrumentation

[@xerxcole1000]

Oh oh ok