Mechanical Engineering is one of the broadest engineering fields. Mechanical engineers are found in virtually all productive industries, from aircraft and automotive to consumer products and building equipment. They design products, machines, and processes for manufacturing. They analyze, test, and develop these products, machines, and manufacturing processes to attain the best performance and durability within cost and time limits.
Read more about mechanical engineering and its Occupational Employment Statistics at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Design, development, and manufacture of automobiles including body, engine, and vehicle systems.
- Design, development, and manufacture of gas turbine and other aircraft engines.
- Design and construction of electrical power plant energy conversion and generating systems.
- Design, development, and manufacture of consumer products, ranging from appliances such as refrigerators, washers, and electric drills to the manufacturing systems for producing facial tissue, processed foods, and packaging of these items.
- Design and specification of heating, air-conditioning, and ventilating systems for aircraft, autos, and buildings.
- Analysis of the complex flow of gases and liquids, such as air flow in aircraft inlet ducts, compressors, and fans, and fluid flow in hydraulic and pumping systems.
- Study of heat flow, from boilers and automotive radiators to heat management in orbiting spacecraft.
- Technical sales in virtually any of the above areas.