Mechanical Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities: Mechanical engineers provide efficient solutions to the development of processes and products, ranging from small component designs to extremely large plant, machinery or vehicles. They can work on all stages of a product, from research and development to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning.

Salary: $63,137 per year

Education: A career in mechanical engineering requires at least a bachelor's degree. These programs include instruction in various system components, from computer programming to power systems, and cover technical subjects, such as fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and hydraulics. Students also are expected to gain a basic understanding of civil engineering, electrical engineering and chemical engineering. Many programs include coursework in fields where mechanical engineering is often applied, such as business or environmental science.

Reflection: I want to be a mechanical engineer because it looks like a interesting job. they earn $63,137 per year. Mechanical engineers can work on all stages of a product, from research and development to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning.