r/MechanicalEngineering is a subreddit with 273k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses struggling, engineering, mechanical, job, and worst, and they frequently recommend/review cad, cad software, and calculator.
The gathering place for mechanical engineers to discuss current technology, methods, jobs, and anything else related to mechanical engineering.
Popular Themes in r/MechanicalEngineering
#1
Advice Requests
: "Made an online Bevel Gear generator with straight, spiral and hypoid (beta) teeth options. Download generated gears in STEP format. Any feedback is welcome!"
23 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Anyone know where I can find a siphon system that goes from a container INTO a 55 gallon drum? I can only find the opposite. Ones that go from the drum to the container."
6 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Feeling disillusioned after starting new role"
2 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "Torn on Job Switch Opportunity"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "Startup Feedback"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/MechanicalEngineering
#1
Struggling
32 posts
#2
Engineering
23 posts
#3
Mechanical
18 posts
#4
Job
18 posts
#5
Worst
16 posts
#6
Career
14 posts
#7
Mechanical Engineering
: "Courses to do after Mechanical Engineering ?"
14 posts
#8
Hard
13 posts
#9
Work
8 posts
#10
Design
8 posts
Products Discussed in r/MechanicalEngineering
Cad
83 reviews
#1
Solidworks
4.2★ from 18 reviews
#2
Dassault Systèmes
3.4★ from 11 reviews
#3
Autodesk
3.9★ from 8 reviews
Cad Software
60 reviews
#1
SolidWorks
4.3★ from 11 reviews
#2
Autodesk
4.0★ from 8 reviews
#3
Onshape
4.0★ from 8 reviews
Calculator
21 reviews
#1
Texas Instruments
4.9★ from 12 reviews
#2
Casio
4.7★ from 6 reviews
#3
HP
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Member Growth in r/MechanicalEngineering
Yearly
+69k members(34.1%)
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Last updated: June 28, 2026