CAREER ROADMAP OF A MECHANICAL ENGINEER

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This blog will give you an insight and overview of one of the branches of Engineering- Mechanical  Engineering. Along with it, this will provide you with a roadmap to Mechanical Engineering, you will get an in-depth understanding of what you must do to become a mechanical Engineer, unearth the skills required to bag this position, and you’ll get a step closer to your dream of becoming a Mechanical  Engineer.

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest and oldest engineering disciplines.

·       It combines engineering physics and applied mathematics with materials science to design mechanical systems and new materials. It requires knowledge of basic areas of physics such as mechanics, thermodynamics, material science, theory of elasticity, structural analysis, electricity, and magnetism.

Mechanical engineers are involved in the research, design, development, construction, testing, and implementation of mechanical systems and equipment in virtually all types of industries. They are great at solving problems.

 It is a very broad and challenging field. The field of mechanical engineering touches nearly every aspect of life, including the human body, which is a large complex machine. They design and construct everything from micro detectors, medical devices, computers, and auto machines to robots, heavy machinery, complex systems, training equipment, and aircraft.

There is a lot of intersection between subjects in mechanical engineering and other engineering fields. Automotive, aerospace, biotechnology, and manufacturing are just a few of the fields where mechanical engineers play an important role.

Types of Mechanical Engineering Specializations-

• Aerospace Engineering

  The design, development, testing, and production of aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems and equipment are the focus of aerospace engineering. It has two main branches that cross each other: aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering.

• Nautical Engineering

  It is also known as Marine Engineering. This discipline of mechanical engineering deals with the design, construction, production and operation of the mechanical equipment used, at sea or onboard sea vessels, docks, and harbor installations.

• Automation Engineering

  The field of automation engineering focuses on automating specific system components to increase the efficiency of various computer and manufacturing processes. Engineers  plan and modify existing technology to reduce the necessity for human interaction, and they keep an eye on how well the modifications work.  Traditional engineers who work with actual machines or software engineers who work with programming languages are examples of automation engineers.

• Acoustics Engineering

  This branch deals with vibration and sound. It is the integration of technology with acoustics, the study of sound and vibration. Acoustical engineers typically focus on sound design, analysis, and management.

• Mechatronics

  Mechatronics is a combination of mechanics and electronics. Electronics and mechanics are combined in Mechatronics. It is a multidisciplinary field that incorporates computer science, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering.

• Power Plant Engineering

  Every operation requires energy and power, which are generated at Power plant. Power plants can be diverse in their manners of production like nuclear power plants, hydropower plants, thermal power plants, etc. Thermodynamics is primarily used in this branch of mechanical engineering. It is obvious that equipment like boilers and alternators are used.

• Manufacturing Engineering

  It deals with optimizing manufacturing techniques,  research, developing processes as well as machines, tools, and equipment for the manufacture of goods.

• Design Engineering

  The use of mechanical engineering theories to design better machines that promote efficiency as well as sustainability. They are the specialists who create the conceptual designs of the products or equipment  and are involved in the initial concept, design, development and management of projects in a range of sectors

There are many types of Mechanical Engineering. Some of them are mentioned above and the others include-

·       Flow physics and computational Engineering

·       Vehicle Engineering

·       HVAC Engineering

·       Computer-Aided Engineering CAE

·       Automotive Engineering

·       Autonomous Systems Engineering

·       Biotechnology

·       Computer Aided Design (CAD)

·       Control Systems Engineering

·       Cyber security

·       Ergonomics

·       Biomechanical Engineering

·       Nanotechnology

·       Production planning

·       Robotics

·       Structural analysis

·       Mechanics and computation Engineering

Workplace

Mechanical engineers typically work in offices and project/industry sites. They may occasionally visit job sites / work fields where a problem or piece of equipment requires their personal attention.

How to become a Mechanical Engineer?

There are several steps you need to accomplish to become a Mechanical Engineer. These steps are-

1)      Complete 10+2 in Science

Students should have passed the Class 10+2 exam from an accredited board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core subjects. They should also have secured minimum aggregate marks of 60% in the above mentioned subjects.

2)      Entrance Examinations

Some of the well-known engineering entrance exams that applicants for mechanical engineering programs are-

Engineering Entrance Exams:

JEE MAIN

JEE Advanced

SRMJEE

BITSAT

VITEEE

KIITEEE

COMEDK UGET

AP EAMCET

WBJEE

MHTCET

3)      B. Tech

• Students who enroll in the four-year B.Tech mechanical engineering program learn the fundamentals of how large tools and machinery work. A mechanical engineering major will gain design skills for creating large vehicles like electric motors, cars, and airplanes.

• Mechanical design engineers produce everything from electric power plants to personal computers, air conditioners, and automobile engines, as well as new batteries, sporting goods, and medical equipment. These engineers also design the tools used to produce these innovations.

•   Mechanical engineering has an effect on every aspect of our lives, giving the discipline a broad scope on both a national and international level.

• The program offers students a wide range of career options across numerous industries.

4)      M. Tech/ PhD/Masters aboard

• There are many reputable universities and colleges abroad if you want to pursue a higher degree after earning your B.Tech in India.

• The criteria for admission in Masters or post doctoral aboard differs from those in India.

• Following a B.Tech, you will need to submit GRE scores along with English language proficiency scores from IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, etc. in order to apply to any university abroad for a PhD or Masters. Additionally, for PhD programs at international universities, a statement of purpose, a Letter of recommendation, and a research proposal are needed.

Top B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Colleges in India

Top B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Colleges Abroad

Helpful skills and Certification:

Best certification for Mechanical Engineers-

Helpful Skills-

Some helpful soft and hard skills include-

Some of the Top Recruiters-

·       BMW

·       General Electric Co (GE)

·       General Motors Corporation

·       Tata Motors

·        Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

·       Larsen and Toubro Ltd.            

·       Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)

·       ThyssenKrupp

·       Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)

·       Ford Motor Company

·       Caterpillar Inc.

·       Toshiba

·       Kirloskar

·       Godrej Group

·       Ashok Leyland

Top Mechanical Engineering job title-

·       Mechanical Engineer

·       Manufacturing Engineer

·       Design Engineer

·       Mechanical Design Engineer

·       Aerospace Engineer

·       Industrial Engineer

·       Nuclear Engineer

·       Automotive Engineer

·       Project Engineer

·       Quality Engineer

·       Systems Engineer

·       Maintenance Engineer

·       Construction Engineer

·       Instrumentation and control Engineer

·       Research and development

·       Production Engineer

·       Product Engineer

·       Sales Engineer

·       Automation Engineer

Salary Structure-

1.      India-

₹379,045/ year Avg. Base Salary (INR) or

 ₹145.33/ hour Avg. Base Hourly Rate (INR)

 The highest salary can exceed-₹10,00,000 per annum

2.     Abroad

The average salary - $86,411 per year in the USA

$6,118 per month

The highest salary can exceed - $125,559 per year

—Fatma Zehra