Mechanical Engineers

Also Called: Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Process Engineer, Product Engineer

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$64,560

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Mechanical Engineers do

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
  • Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
  • Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
Industry Areas:

Advanced Manufacturing • Construction • Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Semiconductor process systems
  • Flowmeters
  • Signal generators
  • Machine mounts or vibration isolators
  • Voltage comparator integrated circuits

Technology

Analytical or scientific software
Minitab
The MathWorks MATLAB
Instant messaging software
Blink
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Autodesk Revit

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mathematics
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Science

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
product and service development
design
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products

Education

  • 83% Bachelor's degree
  • 7% Associate's degree
  • 5% Some college, no degree

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems Assemblers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Mechanical Engineers Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Alabama A & M University

    Normal, AL

  • Alamance Community College

    Graham, NC

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Innovation
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity

Values

  • Recognition
  • Achievement
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Math
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Verbal
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Mechanical Engineers across the country typically make.

$31.04 / hour
$64,560 /year

Entry Level

$47.84 / hour
$99,510 /year

Median Level

$75.71 / hour
$157,470 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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