Job Description
A mechanical engineer designs and supervises the manufacture of a wide range of products and machines, from crushing machines to elevators. They create machinery which either produces (in the case of engines and turbines) or consumes energy (such a refrigerators and air conditioners).This advanced manufacturing job also includes research and testing, problem-solving, and prototype development. Mechanical engineers rely on computers to assist them in designing and testing the operation of a machine.
As with other advanced manufacturing careers, mechanical engineering allows employees to work in an ever-changing field, keeping pace with new products design and production using cutting-edge technology.
Stem Type
Designer
Education Required: Education requirements are a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or completion of a Higher Level Apprenticeship
How to Prepare: Secondary school preparation should include maths and physical science for a mechanical engineering path.
