On Design and Production
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Some time ago, I was chatting with a friend about petrochemical companies abroad. Generally, after graduating from university, people start working as operators in factories; after working there for a while, they move on to roles in design, then become process engineers, and again take on design tasks – going through these different roles in an alternating manner. I’m curious to hear what others think about this
First, gain practical on-site experience, and then proceed with the design; such designs are closer to actual production conditions and more reasonable
As a registered mechanical engineer, I have had similar work experience as follows: I worked part-time in CNC programming and machining for two years while in school. One year of secondary development of mechanical 3D models and 2D drawings, as well as database management. Four years in container design focusing on oil tanks, along with three years of part-time work in pump and valve design. Three thermoelectric co-generation R&D projects. Two years in the research and development of biomass energy. Also work part-time in solar design. Geothermal research and development has been ongoing for nearly a year. It must be tough.
Many professionals abroad have two majors or two related majors. I do this by taking into account both programming and mechanics, as the scope of the design industry continues to expand. It mainly expands one’s areas of unknown knowledge. :lol
One needs perseverance and a craftsman’s spirit to do such things. Many people work in factories for a year or two after graduating, striving to pass the civil service exams or switching to a business career. Devoting oneself to operations and design in this way is purely a waste of youth
That’s good; it combines theory with practice
That’s right; in such a situation in the domestic market, it’s a good option to first work in a factory before attempting to become a civil servant or switching to a business-related career. As soon as I graduated, I went to a design institute, where I spent my days drawing diagrams and more diagrams, without going to the site; I didn’t really understand what I was drawing at all. . .
To work at a state-owned design company, one also has to spend half a year in a factory first; that used to be the case, but I’m not sure anymore. Private companies don’t have such resources, nor the extra money to support someone for half a year; they might organize occasional visits instead.
The advantage of working as an operator first is that the files designed won’t get criticized: Who the hell designed this :lol