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Career as a Mechanical Engineer

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About Career as a Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical engineers are mainly responsible for creating future and developing technology. They are the ones who are the driving force behind better and innovative industrial processes and have played a key role in developing mobiles, PCs and DVDs etc. They work as a part of team of engineers along with financial and business management professionals to complete the various projects.

Of all the disciplines of engineering, this branch of study is the broadest. It deals with the designing of tools and mechanical devices for the industry. Each and every industry, whether it may be thermal power station, air conditioning industry, gas turbines, jet engines or refrigeration industry, needs the services of mechanical engineers for designing, developing, installing, operating and maintaining the varied kind of machines.

Career Prospects of Career as a Mechanical Engineer

These engineers can find employment in both public and private sector industries. They can find jobs in automobile industry, steel plants, space research organization, oil exploration and refining, technical wings of armed forces etc. They can even work as consultants or can find work in technical/sales or marketing. Government departments like PWD, CPWD, Defense, and Post and Telegraph also need the services of mechanical engineers. Aeronautical, chemical, agriculture and power plants also require mechanical engineers for designing, developing and maintaining machines for them. India being a predominantly an agricultural country, requires their services for maintenance of tractors, oil engines, pump sets, electric motors and other agricultural equipments. For holding of a gazetted post in government one needs to clear the Engineering Service Examinations, which are held annually by the U.P.S.C or S.P.S.C.

Skills & Education Required for Career as a Mechanical Engineer

A three-year BEng degree course entitled Mechanical Engineering is offered. This course is also accredited with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers for Chartered Engineer status. The various polytechnics offer 2-3 year diploma courses. Those who want to be mechanical engineers should possess a degree in mechanical engineering i.e. B.E/B.Tech or M.E or a diploma.

Comments/ Reviews on Career as a Mechanical Engineer

  • i want design engineering job Posted By : gopal.s, on 17-06-2012 09:12:52 Report Abuse

  • Hi,sir i am diploma holder in mechanical engg.I want the job Posted By : Sombir, on 04-05-2012 15:52:59 Report Abuse

  • Hi Sir, I am saurabh. .....I am Need for a job. so Plz,You Will Email With Me. ..................Thank You. Posted By : saurabh prajapati, on 05-04-2012 16:08:18 Report Abuse

  • i am soubhik and looking for a job in design as a design engineer. i have done the diploma in mechanical. and i have 2 year experince in manufacturing and 1 year experince in design depertment. i want to join you. Posted By : Soubhik De, on 26-12-2011 10:48:05 Report Abuse

  • Hi Sir, I am Tanaji. .....I am Need for a job. Requirement in His Companies for Design. so Plz,You Will Email With Me. ..................Thank You. Posted By : Tanaji, on 22-12-2011 16:00:47 Report Abuse

  • Hi Sir, I am Tanaji. .....I am Need for a job. Requirement in His Companies for Design. so Plz,You Will Email With Me. ..................Thank You. Posted By : Tanaji, on 22-12-2011 16:00:11 Report Abuse

  • We are Innovative product development company in field of Solar Powered gadgets and Rural technologies. We require Bright and motivated candidates with good knowledge mechanical engineering and interest in problem solving. Knowledge of Autocad and SolidWorks are plus points. Posted By : Kunal, on 31-10-2011 12:17:52 Report Abuse

  • respective sir/madam. I have completed my diploma in mechanical engineering with the credits of 7.2/10 in June 2011. I my in searching of a bright career as a mechanical engineer. Please inform me about jobs. Thanking you. Posted By : kaushik limbani, on 03-10-2011 19:52:56 Report Abuse

  • sir, i am a mechanical diploma holder with 70% marks but have no experience. sir please guide me what can i do. Posted By : indeewar, on 17-09-2011 14:13:32 Report Abuse

  • I am DPLOMA MECHANICAL 1993-96 i want do BTECH BY CORRESPONDING COURSE .ITS POSSIBLE TO DO NOW Posted By : yerriswamy.H, on 19-08-2011 19:47:07 Report Abuse

  • I am DPLOMA MECHANICAL 1993-96 i want do BTECH BY CORRESPONDING COURSE .ITS POSSIBLE TO DO NOW Posted By : yerriswamy.H, on 19-08-2011 19:46:25 Report Abuse

  • I am looking for any job from the field of mechanical engineering. I am a fresher and i dont know the wide openings for mechanical engineers. Pls send me details regarding the jobs related to my qualification to my mail id. Posted By : C. Raja Sekaran, on 09-08-2011 13:57:50 Report Abuse

  • I am looking for any job from the field of mechanical engineering. I am a fresher and i dont know the wide openings for mechanical engineers. Pls send me details regarding the jobs related to my qualification to my mail id. Posted By : C. Raja Sekaran, on 09-08-2011 13:57:25 Report Abuse

  • i have passed my b.tech from iert gov college alld,with 75.64%,is there any jobs or work related with me,kindly request u 2 please inform me,or mail me.. Posted By : ankita jaiswal, on 01-08-2011 18:27:05 Report Abuse

  • sir, i have done my 10th last year from national open mathura. i have scored 38% marks in 10th std. i want to take admission in diploma in mechanical engineer trade. kindly sent me all details of eligibility and fee structure of ur college. Posted By : AJAY BENIWAL, on 26-07-2011 08:49:22 Report Abuse

  • i got 71 mrks in mhcet and 77% in hsc .i am Def 2 candidates. My def quota merit No is 1281. kindly suggest me colleges in maharashta Posted By : moin, on 18-07-2011 16:02:32 Report Abuse

  • i got 75%in hsc and 80 marks in cet then in which college i will get addmission. for that what shall i do.please suggest me. Posted By : sancheti ishwar, on 14-07-2011 21:45:17 Report Abuse

  • i got 75%in hsc and 80 marks in cet then in which college i will get addmission. for that what shall i do.please suggest me. Posted By : sancheti ishwar, on 14-07-2011 21:44:04 Report Abuse

  • sir i got 21114 ranking in kcet can i get EC in your college Posted By : vivekanand, on 02-07-2011 21:04:57 Report Abuse

  • sir i got 21114 ranking in kcet can i get EC in your college Posted By : vivekanand, on 02-07-2011 20:56:25 Report Abuse

  • sir i'm diploma holder in mechanical engineer and presently working in M/S universal cables ltd in mechanical maintenance deptt. and now i'm changed in my desired field so please call to me. Posted By : devesh tripathi, on 02-07-2011 11:06:07 Report Abuse

  • Sir I have completed diploma in mechanical engg and working in wipro infrastructure bangalore..Now I want to write amie exam..how to take entrance? Posted By : Subramanya, on 30-06-2011 11:02:08 Report Abuse

  • after completing diploma in mechanical engineering,can i go for marine engineering?what's the procedure to apply 4 it? Posted By : pranav shinde, on 28-06-2011 21:37:02 Report Abuse

  • sir iam studying diploma final year after diploma final year i want to study in aeronautical in mechanical engineering but how to write entrance examination? Posted By : saicharanreddy, on 27-06-2011 11:59:21 Report Abuse

  • sir....i like to work in a indian railway..... pls give some vaccancy details for my qualification and enrollment dates in 2011........my age is 19 Posted By : muruganantham, on 22-06-2011 13:25:39 Report Abuse

  • i am average and interested in taking mechanical engineering is mah decision right ?????????? Posted By : Abhishek Sachdeva, on 19-06-2011 19:31:59 Report Abuse

  • sir, i am an average student . i was unable to deside which btech cource suits me. please help me as soon as possible. Posted By : kiran, on 15-06-2011 09:12:42 Report Abuse

  • hello sir, i want to take mechanical engineering(B.TECH) but all my friends and relatives are saying that girls can't find better jobs as mec.engineer.so what should i do?can i take this group or not? please rply me fast sir.thank you. Posted By : bharathi, on 14-06-2011 15:39:50 Report Abuse

  • hello sir, i want to take mechanical engineering(B.TECH) but all my friends and relatives are saying that girls can't find better jobs as mec.engineer.so what should i do?can i take this group or not? please rply me fast sir.thank you. Posted By : bharathi, on 14-06-2011 15:38:55 Report Abuse

  • i want to do eletronic & telecommunication engineering in goa colladge of engineering but my parents want me to do mechanical as it has got good scope. what should i do to ensure better job in future Posted By : gautam naik, on 12-06-2011 20:35:12 Report Abuse

  • call me Posted By : himanshu shekhar, on 12-06-2011 17:09:07 Report Abuse

  • i was done sss passed with 54% .& ITI In first calass 1 year couers with i have 19 years exprince in autombile sector service,audit,repair,comissioning,maintance kindly advice me for DME PART TIME COURSE (SHORT DURATION) Posted By : KHANVILKAR SUSHANT, on 01-04-2011 22:24:05 Report Abuse

  • i m btech(mech) with 2.9n yrs exp in qc .any jobin punjab.URGENT Posted By : ANMOL, on 26-03-2011 17:48:36 Report Abuse

  • i want to know about selection procedure about for advance diploma in tool and die makinng. Posted By : chandan kumar, on 08-03-2011 08:03:46 Report Abuse

  • hello sir, i have done B.Sc(maths hons). i want to mechanical engineer or traing about this. please help me about this. Posted By : Raju kumar yadav, on 04-03-2011 06:53:16 Report Abuse

  • i want know the eligibulity details Posted By : umamaheswararao k, on 16-02-2011 14:12:34 Report Abuse

  • hi i m ali raza from pakistan and done my b.tech mechanical engg. i hav 2 years of experience and also done my 1 year internship. if any 1 is interested then plz call me or email me. i m waiting. Posted By : Ali Raza Shahi, on 31-12-2010 05:30:52 Report Abuse

  • various govt services which a mechanical Er. can apply? Posted By : ritesh kumar, on 15-10-2010 01:56:28 Report Abuse

  • detailed view of career in mechanical engineering Posted By : K govardhan, on 04-09-2010 08:38:20 Report Abuse

  • what short terms course can be done to get job within six month of engg degree Posted By : dhiraj pandey, on 17-06-2010 08:22:32 Report Abuse

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