Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup
Post Number: 2137 Registered: 06-2004
| Posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 - 8:04 am: | |
Are there any left in this town? |
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies
Post Number: 2609 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 - 9:24 am: | |
It depends on the field. EE's and software engineers are still in demand. Mechanical not so much. Although Mechanical engineers with the ability to create software are and will continue to be in huge demand. There's very few of them and an ever increasing workload due to increasingly complex powertrains, suspensions and active safety systems. Most entry level jobs will be contract not direct. |
Cambrian Member Username: Cambrian
Post Number: 1084 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 - 9:41 am: | |
Check out the local contract houses. Aerotek, MSX, Kelly Technical, and Manpower are a few I can recall right now. The jobs are mostly short term temporary. However, it's a good way to gain some work experience to build up the resume. These companies post regularly on Michigan works. One recruiter told me they prefer hiring from that site because they are not charged to use it like they are on Monster. |
Dougw Member Username: Dougw
Post Number: 1683 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 4:06 pm: | |
For what it's worth, here's an article from dice.com on the current Detroit-area job market. (A bit more about IT than engineering.) http://career-resources.dice.c om/it-job-market/Q1-2007/detro it.shtml |
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal
Post Number: 1118 Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 10:21 am: | |
Do you speak fluent Spanish? If so I have a lead. |
Rosedaleken Member Username: Rosedaleken
Post Number: 301 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 11:39 am: | |
I have an EE friend having a tough time finding work. Are many companies hiring for entry level positions? He's trying to decide whether to give up and move. |
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal
Post Number: 1119 Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 1:10 pm: | |
I'm gonna give some advice along the lines of Cam and Ndavies. I don't think there are many companies (locally) hiring "entry level" folks, unless you just knocked it out at a prestigious program. What do exist are Contract and Contract to Hire positions. These are rarely posted on any websites, the recruiter would get way too many emails. When a recruiter gets a requirement, they usually hop on a Job Site and start searching resumes. Your best bet as an entry level applicant, is to take your Sr. Design Project and use as many buzz words as possible from it on your resume. |
Bobj Member Username: Bobj
Post Number: 2200 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 5:14 pm: | |
I don't know about engineering, but anyone with SAP knowledge sure is in demand. |
Patrick Member Username: Patrick
Post Number: 4423 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 7:54 pm: | |
My dad just retired from DCX...ahem...Chrysler and his department had hired a number of recent grads prior to his departure. Several of them were from Michigan Tech. One girl was 22 so I guess certain areas are hiring. |
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup
Post Number: 2179 Registered: 06-2004
| Posted on Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 12:16 am: | |
My brother has to use SAP for scientific applications where he works. He hates it with a passion. |
Bobj Member Username: Bobj
Post Number: 2206 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 4:04 pm: | |
I have heard that with SAP, but they are adding customers in droves, I think they just past 100,000 companies that have installed it. |
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup
Post Number: 2184 Registered: 06-2004
| Posted on Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 5:09 pm: | |
that's because accountants control the spending - scientists and other technical people just get screwed |