<p>Does anyone have any insight on American engineers finding jobs in other countries? Which of them recognize our degrees? Which countries pay well and which don't? Are there any countries where a strong command of their native language is not necessarily a requirement to get an engineering job? I am absolutely willing to take classes in whatever language before moving, but realize that I would be starting out weak in the language. What about getting jobs for American firms and working abroad? Industrial Engineering is likely my path.</p>
<p>When I say "they" I realize different countries have different situations, so if you know anything specific about any one country I would appreciate any insight you have. My wife and I had a conversation about possibly moving abroad for a few (5?) years. I speak fluent Arabic, she speaks fluent German and Spanish.</p>
<p>Australia at the moment is trying to get as much skilled labor as they can to come to their country so getting a work visa might be easier which is the main problem you’ll have when trying to go overseas because of the bad economy. Most countries don’t want to take the already limited jobs away from their citizens. Your best bet is to go work for a company that has strong ties with another country over seas and could send you to work at their international office.</p>
<p>Just graduated in June with a BSE in Mech. Eng from Univ. Michigan (Ann Arbor). </p>
<p>Hired in at a German Automotive Engineering company in June, and currently working/living in Berlin at their World Headquarters doing Diesel Calibration. I don’t speak German (yet…). </p>
<p>Obviously Germany has a large automotive sector so it may be more difficult with the IE path, but its possible. I think they treasure engineering here better than in the US, to be honest…</p>