Mechanical Engineering
Matthew O'Quinn
Mechanical Engineering
By, Matthew O’Quinn
Mechanical engineering is one of the largest, broadest, and oldest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers use the principles of energy, materials, and mechanics to design and manufacture machines and devices of all types. They create the processes and systems that drive technology and industry. Mechanics, energy and heat, mathematics, engineering sciences, design and manufacturing form the foundation of mechanical engineering. Mechanics includes fluids, ranging from still water to hypersonic gases flowing around a space vehicle; it involves the motion of anything from a particle to a machine or complex structure.Pay
$106,830 average annually in Texas
Pros
*Good Pay
*Be Creative
*Learn to Use Cool toolsResponsebilities
Check Blue Prints and Other People Products
Create Engines and Tools
Create and Check Builds
Colleges
MIT - $45,016 annually
Stanford University - 43,260 annually
Job Outlook
Employment of mechanical engineers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2012 to 2022, slower than the average for all occupations. Job prospects may be best for those who stay abreast of the most recent advances in technology.