r/MechanicalEngineering↗
The ME Hang Out
The gathering place for mechanical engineers to discuss current technology, methods, jobs, and anything else related to mechanical engineering.
293k subscribers1,146 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. <1% by known bots)975 authors / mosince 2010
r/MechanicalEngineering has 293k members (+29% over the last 12 months). It gets about 1,146 posts a month from 975 people. Top topics: Civil Engineering Careers, Engineering Advice & Experience and Resume Advice and Feedback.
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Top topics
Share of the subreddit's posts
- Civil Engineering Careers3.4%
- Engineering Advice & Experience2.8%
- Resume Advice and Feedback1.1%
- Job Hunting Struggles0.5%
- Technical Interviews0.4%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- McMaster-Carr
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Indeed
- Wolfram
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