The Guild of Mechanical Engineers (KIK) is an organization for the mechanical and civil engineering students and the energy engineering students who started before 2012 in the Aalto University School of Engineering. The guild was founded in 1915 and is one of the biggest in Otaniemi with around 1000 members. KIK takes care of new students, makes the students’ voice heard in the administration and organizes various kinds of activities.

The guild throws parties, organizes cultural and sporting events, and sets up various industry visits and evenings. The most well-known event open for everyone is probably the guild’s annual autumn masquerade party. KIK’s anniversary party, Cuba Night, is held in March.

The Guild of Mechanical Engineers also offers a wide range of services to make the members’ lives easier in both their studies and free time. The services include for instance the guild room, a van, a welding machine, and job announcements.

Active and visible, the guild can often be seen in the media as well: With the Workshop Division’s crazy sledding vehicles and the guild’s reconditioned, pink caterpillar tractor the guild has caught the attention of the great public.

In addition to their grandiose pink overalls, guild members can be recognized by the YY, KAA, KO, NE! chant all over Finland.