Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineers research, develop, design, manufacture and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanical devices. They apply knowledge of thermal sciences, fluid and solid mechanics, and mathematics to develop and design such systems as power-producing machines, internal combustion engines, steam and gas turbines, and jet and rocket engines. They may also develop machines such as refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, robotics used in manufacturing, machine tools, materials handling systems, or industrial production equipment. Mechanical Engineers are also involved in research, development, design, production and testing, construction, operations, sales, management and consulting.

Some specialties include applied mechanics, computer-aided design (CAD), energy systems, heating, and refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest of the engineering disciplines, extending across many interdependent specialties

Career Opportunities
Body Systems Engineer Chassis System Engineer Design Engineer Design Engineer Manager Facilities Maintenance Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Nuclear Propulsion Engineer Oilfield Manufacturing Engineer	Packaging Specialist Engineer Plant Engineer Power Train Systems Engineer Project Engineer Reliability Engineer Rotating Equipment Engineer

Related Skills

• Technical leadership
• Good written and verbal skills
• Work well in groups and unsupervised
• Aptitude for accuracy and details
• Make sound decisions to solve quantitative problems

Hiring Institutions

• Manufacturing Companies
• NASA
• Consultants
• Chemical Companies
• Research Facilities
• Housewares Manufacturers
• Aircraft Industry
• Industrial Machinery Industry
• Government
• Automotive
• Oil & Gas
• Engineering Firms

Personal Attributes

• High degree of personal integrity
• High personal work ethic
• Creative thinking
• Innovative
• Ensure safety and performance
• Analytical and logical thinking
• Encourage teamwork
• Ability to frame inquiry and respond objectively

Career Paths of Recent Graduates

Related Websites

Job Listings:

National Index of Engineering Jobs and Resources
Engineering Central
EngineerJobs.com
Just Engineers
NationJob Network
Biotech Jobs
TopEngineeringJobs.com
OK Job Match

Career Planning:

What You Need to Know About
Occupational Outlook Handbook

Organizations and Associations:

American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
National Society of Black Engineers
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
American Indian Science & Engineering Society

Miscellaneous:

Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma