MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Mechanical engineering is a diverse subject that derives its breadth from the need to design and
manufacture everything from small individual parts and devices to large systems (e.g., spacecraft and
machine tools). The role of a mechanical engineer is to take a product from an idea to the
marketplace. In order to accomplish this, a broad range of skills are needed.

Requirements for mechanical engineering

The mechanical engineer needs to acquire particular skills and knowledge. He/she needs to
understand the forces and the thermal environment that a product, its parts will encounter to
design them for functionality, aesthetics, and the ability to withstand the forces.Perhaps the one
skill that is the mechanical engineers exclusive domain is the ability to analyze and design objects
and systems with motion.

Future of the career

The breadth of the mechanical engineering discipline allows students a variety of career options
beyond some of the industries listed above.

Education will have provided them with the creative thinking that allows them to design an
exciting product or system, the analytical tools to achieve their design goals, the ability to
overcome all constraints, and

Important Qualities of Mechanical Engineers

Creativity.Mechanical engineers design and build complex pieces of equipment and machinery.
A creative mind is essential for this kind of work.

Listening skills.Mechanical engineers often work on projects with others, such as architects
and computer scientists. They must listen to and analyze different approaches made by other
experts to complete the task at hand.

Problem-solving skills.Mechanical engineers need good problem-solving skills to take scientific

discoveries and use them to design and build useful products.

Job Outlook for Mechanical Engineers

Mechanical engineers can work in many industries and on many types of projects. As a result,
their growth rate will differ by the industries that employ them. Job prospects may be best for
those who stay informed regarding the most recent advances in technology.

Mechanical engineers are projected to experience much faster than growth in engineering
services as companies continue to contract work from these firms. Mechanical engineers will
also remain involved in various manufacturing industries, particularly transportation equipment.
They will be needed to design the next generations of vehicles and vehicle systems, such as
hybrid-electric cars and clean diesel automobiles.

Mechanical Engineers Job Prospects

Prospects for mechanical engineers overall are expected to be good. They will be best for those
with training in the latest software tools, particularly for computational design and simulation.
Such tools allow engineers and designers to take a project from the conceptual phase directly to
a finished product, eliminating the need for prototypes.

Careers Related to Mechanical Engineers

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Architectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in architectural and engineering companies.
Materials Engineers
Materials engineers develop, process, and test materials used to create a wide range of products, from computer chips and
aircraft wings to golf clubs and biomedical devices. They study the properties and structures of metals, ceramics, plastics,
composites, and other substances to create new materials that meet certain mechanical, electrical, and chemical
requirements.
Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the Earths surface.
Petroleum engineers also find new ways to extract oil and gas from older wells.