Mechanical engineering, the broadest of all Engineering
disciplines deals with design and production of tools, machines and all other
mechanical equipment to be used in industries. The industry offers a wide choice
of options extending across many interdisciplinary interdependent specialties.
Mechanical engineering is concerned with all types of machinery in industries
and all aspects of their mechanism and functioning; the design, development,
construction, production, installation, operation and maintenance; such as large
steam and gas turbines, components of thermal power stations, internal combustion
engines, jet engines, machine tools, air conditioning and heating machines,
refrigerators etc to name a few. They not only design and create new products,
but also develop materials for them and ways of making them.
In a way, mechanical engineers are involved in creating the future. They are
the driving force behind many of our technologies and industrial processes
including innovative products like mobiles, PCs and DVD etc in our modern
world. The work of a Mechanical Engineer can be extremely challenging and
fulfilling, requiring IT, design and analytical skills together with
an ability to work as a team. As their work involves production, transmission
and use of mechanical power and heat, they have to analyse the different materials
used for the machines and their tolerances, investigate the different energy
sources and the power they generate and the design problems if any. When designing
and making a commercial product they have to take into account all the business
and marketing aspects to make sure that the product is affordable. They share
interests with many other engineers like Civil Engineers in structures and
stress analysis; Electrical engineers in electronics, computing and control
theory; Aeronautical Engineers in fluid flow and turbomachinery etc and also
design tools needed by other engineers for their work. They work as part of
a team with other engineers as well as financial, business and management
professionals on a project together. Mechanical Engineers are also responsible
for maintenance and repair of the devices. Care has to be taken that the plants
give maximum output and the machinery is properly maintained.
The
specialisations include in areas like thermal engineering, design, and production
engineering etc. Mechanical engineers work mainly in manufacturing firms. They
can find work in administrative and managerial positions in government departments
or public and private sector industries or do research as well as teaching in
Research and teaching institutes. They could also opt for technical sales / marketing
or work as independent consultants.
Eligibility : To become a mechanical
engineer one should have a graduate degree (B.E / B.Tech) or postgraduate degree
(M.E) or at least a diploma in mechanical Engineering. Click
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Job Prospects & Career Options : Mechanical
Engineering finds applications in all fields of technology. They could work in
many industries including private or public sector industries of various types,
and their work varies by industry and function. Click
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Remuneration : The remuneration and conditions
of service depend on the industry and its function. Those engineers, who choose
to work in the private sector, could negotiate their terms and conditions with
the management themselves. Click
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Institutes : Click
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