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Do you like working with machines?  Are you curious to know how things work? Do you like physics? If yes, you should consider your career in mechanical engineering.

Mechanical engineering is the branch of engineering that applies physics concepts and material science principals to design, analyze, manufacture and maintain of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineers provide efficient solutions to the development of processes and products, ranging from small component designs to large plant, machinery or vehicles. Mechanical engineers provide efficient solutions to the development of processes and products, ranging from small component designs to large plant, machinery or vehicles. 

Example: Machines surround us all.  At home, the fan that is above you, the switches, the TV, doors and the car we drive outside etc., everything has got something mechanical into it.

 

What are the roles and responsibilities for Mechanical Engineer?

  • Mechanical engineer design and develop cost-effective mechanical products.
  • Recommend modifications to help improve safety and reliability.
  • Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production.
  • Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
  • Discuss and solve complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers and customer.
  • Consider the implication of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints.
  • Apply mechanical engineering principles or practices to emerging fields, such as robotics, automobile, biomedical engineering etc.
  • Provide technical customer service.

What are the key skills required for Mechanical Engineering?

  • Production Management
  • Project Management
  • Computer Aided Design (CAD)
  • Engineering design

What are the career opportunities in Mechanical Engineering?

  • Industrial Engineer
  • Industrial Engineering Technicians
  • Machinists
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Plant Engineer
  • Production Engineers
  • Production Managers
  • Quality control Manager

What is the salary and demand for Mechanical Engineer?

1 Fees
Medium
2 Demand
High
3 Salary
Medium
4 Level Of Preparation
Medium

What education is required to become a Mechanical Engineer?

  • Student can do 12th Science (Maths). Then complete B.Tech in Mechanical engineering. Further you can Proceed with M.Tech in Mechanical engineering.

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