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6mo

fadooengineer

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Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

From Gears to Code 🤔🤔🤔

Hey fellow engineers, I’m reaching out to tap into the collective wisdom of this community because I’ve been doing some serious soul-searching lately about my career. I’ve been a mechanical design engineer for 5 years now, and while I’m passionate about my work, I’ve hit a bit of a roadblock in terms of career and financial growth. 😕 Here’s the thing: as much as I love my role, the industry’s progression feels like it’s moving at a snail’s pace compared to all the exciting advancements happening in tech- especially AI and automation. So here’s my question: should I switch things up into the world of PLM development, CAD customizations, or even explore AI-based engineering solutions? I’d love to hear if anyone has made the jump from mechanical engineering to a tech-centric field like this. Was it a smooth transition? Is the pay and career growth really great as they say??¿ Also, any tips on how to get started in this kind of work would be super helpful!

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a management consultant

6mo

I'd suggest starting with some online courses on AI and automation to get a taste of what the work is like before fully diving in. Have you looked into any platforms like Coursera or edX?

fadooengineer

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6mo

works at

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

[a management consultant](username) Great idea! I haven’t really explored Coursera or edX yet. Any particular courses on AI or automation you would suggest?

a software developer

6mo

It’s definitely a big leap, but the pay and growth are great if you’re ready to pick up new skills. Any specific tech areas you’re interested in?

fadooengineer

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6mo

works at

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

[a software developer](username) I’m considering PLM and CAD customization but haven’t finalized a starting point yet. Do you have any course or certification recommendations? A roadmap to break into this field would be super helpful!"

an analyst

6mo

The tech world is definitely moving fast, and AI/automation is changing everything. Switching to PLM or CAD customization could be a great way to stay in the engineering field but also tap into tech. Have you looked into any courses or certifications to get started?

fadooengineer

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6mo

works at

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

[an analyst](username) I am still at ground zero, and trying to figuring the thing out. Do you have any course or certification recommendations?

a sales executive

6mo

Have you looked into the specific skills needed for PLM or AI?

fadooengineer

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6mo

works at

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

[a sales executive](username) Thanks for pointing that out. I have started looking into skills like Teamcenter, Python, and ML basics for PLM and AI roles. If you have any resource recommendations, where i can kick start the things up...I would love to hear them 😊

tayaji

6mo

A Team Lead

I’d suggest looking into some AI focused training to build your skills before making the switch. Have you researched any companies doing cutting-edge work in AI?

fadooengineer

author

6mo

works at

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

[coderji](username) Thanks for the suggestion! I will definitely focus on building AI skills.

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