Reno Job Hunting - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

SteveM · 2007-06-10, 07:49 PM

So most of you guys don't really know me -- I've never been to a meet, only two autoXs, and volunteered at a couple of track days last year -- but I figured I'd give this a shot.

I am looking for a Mechanical Engineering job in the Reno area. I have been looking in all the usual places, but figured some of you might know someone who knows someone or something.

I have five years experience with general machine design and have _lots_ of experience with SolidWorks. I am currently working as a project engineer with underwater ROVs. Like the job but it is in Davis.

My very-soon-to-be fiancee is in Reno, and we would like to make it our home... So if any of you out there know of something please let me know.

Thanks,
Steve

AtomicLabMonkey · 2007-06-11, 08:49 AM

You want to leave Davis to live in Reno?

What?

Sorry, I have no actual help to give...

SteveM · 2007-06-11, 11:52 AM

Yeah, so I can actually afford a house that is not a shoebox!

Seriously, Reno has lots of things that Davis/Sac lack...

Kevin M · 2007-06-11, 12:22 PM

Indeed.

A1337STI · 2007-06-11, 02:09 PM

Good luck on the job search!

Kevin M · 2007-06-11, 02:48 PM

Unfortunately, there's not an awful lot of work in teh area for mechanical engineers. My landlord just landed a job as a plant manager for Sherwin-Williams in Fernley 2 weeks ago after about 10 months of searching. However, he's got almost 30 years of experience and jobs at his level are hard to find quickly anywhere. If you're still workign at the non-supervisory level you may have more positions to choose from.

SteveM · 2007-06-11, 08:12 PM

YEah, I know there is not much work, I have been looking up there for about a year. At the time was living in G'ville, but was forced to come down here... I'm kind of in limbo as far as job title goes, really mid-level...

Well thanks for the input. Maybe something will come up...

Oh yeah, if anyone wants a nice 3bd. 2ba. in G'ville, let me know I'm trying to sell one.

eggeegg · 2007-06-11, 11:32 PM

IGT has some Mechanical Engineer positions available (jobs.igt.com). I used to know a ME guy here but he left so I don't know the best person to talk to. But they do all their applications online. Maybe someone else in this forum knows a more specific contact. $2500 referal bonus.

NevadaSTi · 2007-06-12, 07:13 AM

What about GE or Bently down in G-ville?

SteveM · 2007-06-12, 09:44 AM

I worked for Don at Bently Pressurized Bearing (Not GE) for three years... That was enough of Don.

GE is out I knew enough people that worked there, and have worked for big corps. before. Not for me....

ScottyS · 2007-06-12, 10:08 AM

Steve, I sent you a PM, as a small company I work with (in Gardnerville, doh!) is currently looking for an M.E.

2007-06-10, 07:49 PM	#1
SteveM EJ22 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 148 Car: RED WRX Class: Spectator Mangia la mia polvere	Reno Job Hunting So most of you guys don't really know me -- I've never been to a meet, only two autoXs, and volunteered at a couple of track days last year -- but I figured I'd give this a shot. I am looking for a Mechanical Engineering job in the Reno area. I have been looking in all the usual places, but figured some of you might know someone who knows someone or something. I have five years experience with general machine design and have _lots_ of experience with SolidWorks. I am currently working as a project engineer with underwater ROVs. Like the job but it is in Davis. My very-soon-to-be fiancee is in Reno, and we would like to make it our home... So if any of you out there know of something please let me know. Thanks, Steve

2007-06-11, 08:49 AM	#2
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	You want to leave Davis to live in Reno? What? Sorry, I have no actual help to give... __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2007-06-11, 12:22 PM	#4
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Indeed. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-06-11, 02:09 PM	#5
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	Good luck on the job search! __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2007-06-11, 02:48 PM	#6
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Unfortunately, there's not an awful lot of work in teh area for mechanical engineers. My landlord just landed a job as a plant manager for Sherwin-Williams in Fernley 2 weeks ago after about 10 months of searching. However, he's got almost 30 years of experience and jobs at his level are hard to find quickly anywhere. If you're still workign at the non-supervisory level you may have more positions to choose from. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-06-11, 11:52 AM	#3
SteveM EJ22 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 148 Car: RED WRX Class: Spectator Mangia la mia polvere	Yeah, so I can actually afford a house that is not a shoebox! Seriously, Reno has lots of things that Davis/Sac lack...

2007-06-11, 08:12 PM	#7
SteveM EJ22 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 148 Car: RED WRX Class: Spectator Mangia la mia polvere	YEah, I know there is not much work, I have been looking up there for about a year. At the time was living in G'ville, but was forced to come down here... I'm kind of in limbo as far as job title goes, really mid-level... Well thanks for the input. Maybe something will come up... Oh yeah, if anyone wants a nice 3bd. 2ba. in G'ville, let me know I'm trying to sell one.

2007-06-11, 11:32 PM	#8
eggeegg EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 137 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX Sedan Trying is the first step towards failure.	IGT has some Mechanical Engineer positions available (jobs.igt.com). I used to know a ME guy here but he left so I don't know the best person to talk to. But they do all their applications online. Maybe someone else in this forum knows a more specific contact. $2500 referal bonus. __________________ Stage 2 (XPT); Cobb DP; SPT intake, heatshield, CBE, radiator shroud, turbo shield; STI pink springs;Whiteline 20-24mm RSB; Kartboy End Links; rally pig sticker; 5zigen FN01R-C 17x8 w/ 225/45/17 RE960 AS PP; Hella twin supertones

2007-06-12, 07:13 AM	#9
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	What about GE or Bently down in G-ville? __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

2007-06-12, 09:44 AM	#10
SteveM EJ22 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 148 Car: RED WRX Class: Spectator Mangia la mia polvere	I worked for Don at Bently Pressurized Bearing (Not GE) for three years... That was enough of Don. GE is out I knew enough people that worked there, and have worked for big corps. before. Not for me....

2007-06-12, 10:08 AM	#11
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Steve, I sent you a PM, as a small company I work with (in Gardnerville, doh!) is currently looking for an M.E. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

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