Guide Note:
Mechanical Engineering is one of several recognized fields of engineering. A mechanical engineer designs, tests, builds and operates machinery of all types. A Mechanical Engineer has to possess a solid understanding in key concepts including mechanics, thermodynamics, kinematics, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, electronics, metallurgy, hydraulics, and energy. Mechanical Engineering is concerned with the design, manufacture, installation, and operation of engines, machines, and manufacturing processes. In ancient Greece there were talented mechanical engineers such as Archimedes and Heron of Alexandria. Zhang Heng and Ma Jun were some notable mechanical engineers of ancient China. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Mechanical Engineering is offered in many universities internationally. Some Mechanical Engineers continue to pursue a postgraduate degree like Master of Science (M.Sc) and Master of Engineering (M.Eng). Master's and Engineer's degrees may consists of a coursework, a research or both. After being awarded a degree, mechanical engineers may seek a license from a state or a national institution. Average salary of a mechanical engineer is approximately $18.07 per hour. Purpose of the Mechanical Engineering is increasing durability, productivity, safety and overall usefulness of objects. Mechanical Engineers should have the ability to solve the problems methodically and logically.
Fast Facts:
- Sub Disciplines: Mechanics, Kinematics, Thermodynamics and Thermo-science, Structural Analysis, Mechatronics and Robotics, Drafting
- The first British professional society of mechanical engineers formed in 1847
- The first United States mechanical engineering professional society formed in 1880
- Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor in Engineering (BE), Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
- Coursework: Statics, Dynamics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechatronics, CAD, CAM, Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer
- Salary: $50,236 to $72,500
