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Mechanical engineers have made modern life easier by contributing to various breakthrough inventions which help us get our chores done easily. From the simple alarm clock to the most complex computer, from your car to your washing machine, all these are the results of the hard work of many mechanical engineers.
It is the innovative thinking and research of mechanical engineers which helps the machine dependant generation in these times accomplish their goals without much hassle. Mechanical engineers work with various kinds of machines. These machines may generate power, like car engines, transmit power, like electrical transformers, or may use power to perform tasks, like air conditioners.
The various job profiles that come under the scope of mechanical engineering may range from pollution control engineer to manufacturing engineer to automobile engineer to even aircraft engineer. They also fabricate tools and equipments which may be of use to other engineers. It is thus evident that mechanical engineering is a broad field and encompasses various industries, like manufacturing companies, electrical products, transport industry and even petroleum and plastics. It depends on the engineers to choose and specialize in a single area to further enhance their career opportunities.
Every different branch of mechanical engineering can lead you to various kinds of job profiles. Many mechanical engineers are also associated with research and development in many industries and you may also find some in government agencies or educational institutions.
To find a footing in the field of mechanical engineering, you must first obtain a bachelor's degree in engineering and may also require practical work experience. This may take anywhere between four to five years. Moreover, you will need to carry on with your study even later in order to stay abreast with the latest developments in your field.
Further, knowledge of CAD (computer aided design), CAM (computer aided manufacturing) and FMEA (failure models and effect analysis) helps to carry out extensive analysis and create the precise model when researching to make the prototype for a new machine.
A post graduation degree is also of great use, especially if you plan to take up research exclusively.
