Would you enjoy the challenge of finding alternative energy sources, doing computer-aided design, or biomedical research? Does creating new designs for the auto industry, or in the fields of aeronautics and aerospace sound interesting? Would designing, analyzing, and doing research and development in a wide range of industrial and governmental enterprises be of interest to you? Does studying thermal sciences and the integration of electronic and mechanical devices interest you? Do you like putting ideas and designs to work? If your answer to any of these questions is “yes,” then a major in mechanical engineering may be for you.
Mechanical engineers design, develop, and manufacture the machines and instrumentation that run energy, manufacturing, and transport systems. Examples include production machinery, ground/air/space vehicles, robots, environmental control equipment, and power plants. They are also involved in design and manufacture of biomedical devices and equipment. Mechanical engineers are involved in nearly all aspects of energy conversion, environmental control, heat and mass transfer, propulsion, system dynamics and design, manufacturing systems, and computing engineering.
Potential Occupations
Industrial organizations hire mechanical engineers to work in design, manufacturing, field engineering, research, development, and management. Mechanical engineers also work in the technological development of medical implants and health care technologies, new engines, emission reduction, creating lightweight composite materials, and design. Mechanical engineers in the building industry seek to reduce the energy consumption of new and existing buildings with the use of advanced control systems, energy efficient design, and solar and other renewable energies.
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