Trying to find Mechanical Components might have you a little confused in Arc Raiders, but you should be looking closer to home. There's actually a way to craft these materials rather than having to head Topside and run the gauntlet of robots and loot-hungry humans.
You'll need Mechanical Components to upgrade your Gunsmith to level two, which is something you'll want to get done ASAP, considering your weaponry is the only thing keeping you alive against Arc Raiders' array of hostile drones of all shapes and sizes. So, here's how to get this crafting material for yourself.
