UNIT 2 - MECHANICAL ENGINEERS' SKILLS
Date: 2015-10-07; view: 607.
Exercise 7. Make a CV of your own.
Exercise 6. Complete the resume, using the words and word combinations below.
• 1998 - Denver Community College
• a position of an automotive mechanic
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). 5 "Gold Seal" awards for excellence in repair and customer service
• diagnose and repair all types of vehicles
• Henry Talbot 3495 Poplar Lane Denver, CO 55555 1-555-555-1212
• henrvt @email. com
• Hudson Motors Denver, CO 2000 - 2003 Lorry Mechanic
• Jordan Automotive Denver, CO 1998 - 2000 Trainee Mechanic
• married
• over 12 years of experience in body repair operations, customer service, general tune-up and maintenance
• Perry motors Denver, co 2003 - present mechanic
• repaired damaged lorries and ordered parts
• specialized in brake system repair.
• worked well unsupervised
Exercise 1. Read the text and try to understand the meaning of the underlined words and word combinations.
Mechanical engineers deal with vehicle repair and maintenance. The most challenging aspect of the vehicle repair is often diagnosing the problem. Speed and accuracy in diagnosis and quoting prices to the customer are crucial if your aim is to keep long-term clients. The mechanical engineer examines the engine while it is running (if possible) to see if his initial assumptions are correct.
Electronic diagnostic equipment is useful but the good mechanical engineer can tell a lot by using eyes, ears, a nose as he searches for problems. Sometimes he repairs parts, but if the part is worn or damaged, he replaces it. When people come in for a check-up, mechanics often replace worn parts before they become hazardous to the driver, even though drivers can be suspicious of mechanics who recommend the replacement of parts that haven't stopped functioning.
The best mechanical engineer must have mastery of a wide variety of integrated skills: electrical systems (a car's wiring is more complicated than an average home's); computerized electronics (a television set seems simple by comparison); fuel system (a car's "plumbing" is a Byzantine maze of tubes). Car mechanics proudly compare themselves to doctors, since they mainly see vehicles with complaints; but the vehicle designs change every year. As a result, the job requires more preparation than ever before. More and more, cars are controlled by electronic instruments, so mechanics are using computers constantly. Computers have become as much a part of the tool box as wrenches.
Most mechanical engineers start as car mechanics in an automotive repair school, then start working at the same dealerships. They read trade papers daily to know about of changes and trends in their industry. As they gain experience they can move into higher-paying positions. They can also rise to the ranks of supervisor or manager, particularly if they have strong interpersonal skills to calm cranky customers who are displeased by high service bills and inconvenience.