job description
How important are Mechanical Engineers? Let’s just say that they’ve touched just about every product in modern life in one way or another. If a device requires movement or manufacturing, a Mechanical Engineer is behind it. You’ll use both the creative and scientific parts of your mind to make an impact on millions of lives. You might be the mastermind behind a major improvement in the latest production cars, artificial organs, bicycles, shoes or light bulbs. Mechanical Engineers do it all, from designing small components and household machines to complex systems for solving problems in industries like aerospace, robotics, chemical, computer, communications and power generation.
education requirements
Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering
recommended courses
Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Physics, CAD
average salary
$50K-$68K entry level, with potential to earn much more based on experience and specialized training


