How to start a freelancing career as a Mechanical Engineer in 2021.

A Guide on how to start freelancing or land your first project as a Mechanical engineer.

As we know that in recent times the demand for freelancers and independent professionals has increased so much.

So, the number of freelancers has also increased resulting in more competition across the industry.

Now it is very necessary to have a planned step on how to start freelancing that whenever we are starting our freelancing career, we are well prepared and ready to compete with the crowd.

When I had started writing this blog, to date I had completed more than 400 successful projects related to Mechanical engineering,?CAD/CAM, Robotics, Industrial design, Product Design, and Architecture.

Since now I am working as a?full-time freelancer, I had quit my 9-5 job and I had shifted to my hometown, taking care of my family, and living a healthy life.

Now I am also able to spend lots of my time learning new skills and experimenting with different niches.

This is all happening because I had dedicated my 4-5 years of time to master the bits and bytes of this freelancing industry and still learning to be updated with new technologies and trends.

I am going to explain this guide into multiple steps that will help you to land your first project as a freelancer.

What is freelancing?

Freelancing is like starting a business where you are your own boss.

You are responsible for Marketing, executions, quality, deliverables, finance, and all project-related activities.

You had your own comfort zone to work on your projects.

But still, I prefer you to follow a schedule that will help you keep organized and focused.

What are the skills needed for Freelancing as a Mechanical Engineer?

As we know Mechanical engineering is an ocean of knowledge, and one can not master all aspects of it.

So focus on your core strength and try to figure out that how you can benefit the industry with it while working remotely.

Who can be a freelancer?

You can start freelancing when you are in college, you can start upgrading your skills that are trending in the industry.

Like for Mechanical engineers Master skills like Machine Design, Robotics, Simulation, CAD, Advance Manufacturing, Product Design, Industrial design, etc.

Also Improve your communication skills (English), If you are serious about it.

Mastering the skills

Try to be a part of projects, I would prefer open-source projects where you can contribute your part.

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