Mechanical Engineering is a branch of engineering that works around the analysis, design, manufacturing and maintenance of mechanical systems. The work is highly skilled and heavily involved computer-aided engineering (CAE) as a result of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). This 2D and 3D modelling is for easier insight into the production of parts, meaning you can exhaustively scrutinise the designs and any potential flaws.
The engineering itself is a study of forces and their effect upon matter, so really this work is a test of manufacturing tolerances under simulated stresses meant to replicate the actual intended usage. These stresses can be from static forces, kinetics, fluids or testing the deforming progression of a material in conjunction with another part. This is vital in testing pistons and cams and choosing the right engine material.
There is a vast scope for Mechanical Engineering. Globally you have to consider that - given the recession - the major countries need to re-establish their industries and stability. This is going to be in high tech areas of development. In Japan and America that involves the automotive industry. Better fuel efficiency, heightened safety and less pollution are the directions car production is focusing on, and aside the work done by other scientists to figure out these problems they need mechanical engineers to actually apply their theorems.
Mechanical Engineers are the second highest employed engineers, with only seven per cent unemployed. Normal engineering sees more like 15 per cent of those qualified unemployed. This is because not only is there the need for industrial resurrection in the first world, but also the larger second world economies such as Brazil and India are starting to push for greater infrastructure and development. This means opportunities in oil and gas production, aeronautics, the cement industry, chemical industries, the heavy machinery sector, defense technologies... The list goes on. There are endless sectors that need talented engineers, and if you work hard and have a sharp mind you can be chasing the top end pay.
The engineering itself is a study of forces and their effect upon matter, so really this work is a test of manufacturing tolerances under simulated stresses meant to replicate the actual intended usage. These stresses can be from static forces, kinetics, fluids or testing the deforming progression of a material in conjunction with another part. This is vital in testing pistons and cams and choosing the right engine material.
There is a vast scope for Mechanical Engineering. Globally you have to consider that - given the recession - the major countries need to re-establish their industries and stability. This is going to be in high tech areas of development. In Japan and America that involves the automotive industry. Better fuel efficiency, heightened safety and less pollution are the directions car production is focusing on, and aside the work done by other scientists to figure out these problems they need mechanical engineers to actually apply their theorems.
Mechanical Engineers are the second highest employed engineers, with only seven per cent unemployed. Normal engineering sees more like 15 per cent of those qualified unemployed. This is because not only is there the need for industrial resurrection in the first world, but also the larger second world economies such as Brazil and India are starting to push for greater infrastructure and development. This means opportunities in oil and gas production, aeronautics, the cement industry, chemical industries, the heavy machinery sector, defense technologies... The list goes on. There are endless sectors that need talented engineers, and if you work hard and have a sharp mind you can be chasing the top end pay.
