Mechanical Engineering
Ethan Ledbetter
Basic Information
Mechanical Engineering consists of applying ideas from other fields such as engineering, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. Also, mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering concepts. I am interested in mechanical engineering because I enjoy learning about cars and mechanical engineers work and help create cars.
McLaren P1
Mechanical Engineers were needed in order to construct and develop the McLaren P1. Knowing that the P1 has over 900 horsepower, and is still able to be controlled is incredible. Also, the P1 has 2 engines that help power it, 1 is an electric motor and the other is a gas powered motor.
F15 Eagle
Engineers needed to understand how to get an airplane off the ground and able to perform in combat and keep its pilot safe at the same time. Many computer and operating systems are used in order to help the F15 maneuver and throttle forward.
Porsche 918 Spyder
Since the Porsche 918 Spyder has a 4.6 Liter, 887 horsepower V8, and has separate electric motors which are intertwined with a computer to help know when they should be working and applying torque.
What Should I know About Mechanical Engineering?
Base Salary, Typical Day, and Education Requirements
Base Salary is about $44,580.
There is no typical day for any one mechanical engineer because it is such a broad spectrum of professions.
Education Requirements include high school diploma, bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, math, or science are highly sough after.