I have a BS in ME and worked ME jobs for about 11 years. During the last 1/2 of this time, worked on my MS in IE and was doing simulation modeling. Simulation

I have a BS in ME and worked ME jobs for about 11 years. During the last 1/2 of this time, worked on my MS in IE and was doing simulation modeling. Simulation modeling is where I learned how much I really enjoyed programming but had also been writing some statistical analysis programs for QA on the side. At year 12, I was able to jump to the Information Systems side to write B2B code for outsourcing of manufacturing. I have been doing programming jobs now for the last 17 years and have enjoyed it. My advice is to keep working on your coding skills. You don't need a degree in CS. You have proven you can handle technical topics with your current degree(s). Maybe search github for some open source projects dealing with mechanical topics (something like robotic movement or control systems or CNC). Join these and contribute. When it comes to finding a job, there are companies the will value your full skill set. It may take a while and sometimes you might have to work as a ME for a bit. But in some technology companies, you will be able to move horizontal. Wish you the best!