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    What Does it Take to Be a Mechanical Engineer?

    Career Description

    Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
    List of Mechanical Engineer Job Duties


    Establish or coordinate the maintenance or safety procedures, service schedule, or supply of materials required to maintain machines or equipment in the prescribed condition.

    Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
    Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.
    Recommend the use of utility or energy services that minimize carbon footprints.
    Select or install combined heat units, power units, cogeneration equipment, or trigeneration equipment that reduces energy use or pollution.
    Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
    Mechanical Engineer Required Skills

    When polled, Mechanical Engineers say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

    Critical Thinking :
    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

    Active Listening :

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.


    Reading Comprehension :
    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

    Mathematics :
    Using mathematics to solve problems.

    Science :
    Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

    Judgment and Decision Making :
    Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
    Related Job Titles for this Occupation:

    Stress Analyst
    Engine Designer
    Is There Job Demand for Mechanical Engineers?

    In 2016, there was an estimated number of 288,800 jobs in the United States for Mechanical Engineer. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 8.8% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 25,300 new jobs for Mechanical Engineer by 2026. The BLS estimates 21,200 yearly job openings in this field.
    The states with the most job growth for Mechanical Engineer are

    Nevada, Utah, and North Dakota . Watch out if you plan on working in

    Alaska, Maine, or Vermont . These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.
    Mechanical Engineer Average Salary

    The typical yearly salary for Mechanical Engineers is somewhere between $56,270 and $136,550.
    Mechanical Engineers who work in

    District of Columbia, New Mexico, or Alaska , make the highest salaries.
    Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Mechanical Engineers in different U.S. states.

    Tools & Technologies Used by Mechanical Engineers

    Although they're not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Mechanical Engineers:
    Microsoft Excel
    Microsoft Word
    Microsoft Office
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Python
    Microsoft Access

    SAP
    Microsoft Project
    Autodesk AutoCAD
    Microsoft Visio
    Microsoft SharePoint
    The MathWorks MATLAB
    Microsoft Dynamics
    IBM Notes
    Microsoft Visual Basic
    Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
    Microsoft SQL Server
    Geographic information system GIS software
    Minitab
    How do I Become a Mechanical Engineer?

    Are there Mechanical Engineers education requirements?
    How many years of work experience do I need?

    Who Employs Mechanical Engineers?

    Mechanical Engineers work in the following industries:
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