Mechanical Engineer
Luke Morrison
Career Overview
Use engineering principles to design tools, engines, and other mechanical equipment
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Career Goal
To become a Mechanical Engineer
"Graduate Mechanical Engineering." Mechanical Engineering Masters Degree, MS. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Mar. 2016.
Career Skills and Intrests
- excellent communication and presentation skills
- good problem-solving skills and a creative approach for new ideas
- excellent technical knowledge
- good teamworking skills
- the ability to manage projects
- a high level of IT ability, particularly computer aided design
- good commercial awareness
- budgeting skills
- the ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Working Conditions
- 37-40 hrs a week
- Working environment could vary from a modern, open-plan office to factory production areas and outdoor sites
Wages and Outlook
- $45.01/hr
- Very good outlook, alternative energies re-manufacturing and nanotechnology offer new growth
- Growth rate: 3.4%
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Career Related Occupations
- Equipment engineer
- Product engineer
Program of Study
- Bachelor's Degree
Program Admission
- Biology
- BlueprintnReading
- Business
- ComputernApplications
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- Computer-Assisted Art
- Economics
- Physics
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Technical Writing
- Trigonometry
Program Coursework
- Design
- Engineering Core Competencies
- Professionalism
- Advanced Technical Competency
- Computer Graphics Communication
- Dynamics
- Thermodynamics
- Mechanical Engineering Experimentation
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Related Programs
- Architectural Engineering
- Biochemical Engineering
- Electromechanical Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Chemical Engineering
Link to Outside Recource
Info Sorce
"Mechanical Engineers." Mechanical Engineers. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Mar. 2016.
Day in the Life: Mechanical Engineer