Welcome to the Mechanical Team on Northeastern Electric Racing! Here we design, fabricate and assemble the components that make up the structure of the vehicle. We are Before we get into your work for the semester, we have a few topics to cover.
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Mechanical Subteams - add links
The mechanical team is made up of four subteamssteams, Structural, Handling, Powertrain and Ergonomics. The pages for the Subteams are listed below.
Mechanical Subteams - add links
Structural
Handling
Powertrain
ErgonomicsStructural
Projects: Chassis, Aerodynamics, Bodywork, Floor and Firewall.
Handling
Projects: Suspension, Steering
Powertrain
Projects: Accumulator, Transmission, Motor Cooling
Ergonomics
Projects: Seat, Steering Wheel, Dashboard, Pedal Box,
General Expectations of Members
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Attend your system meeting and bay time every week
Come ready to learn and grow
Ask a lot of questions
Treat your fellow team members with respect and kindness
Be prepared to set aside about 5-10 hours to club work every week
This one sounds daunting, but the learning curve can be quite steep. Be prepared to put in the time to learn and grow as an engineer. This will allow you to be a valuable asset, not only to the club, but to future employers. Our engineers have a significant advantage in employment prospects due to the practical experience gained, but it takes time and effort to reap these rewards.
First Semester in NER
Semester Project - add in the actual project
As a part of your onboarding experience, you will be tasked with designing and analyzing a component, creating a machine and assembly plan, as well as generating timelines for it’s creation.
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