Mechanical Engineering

What is Mechanical Engineering?	Related Careers
Related Skills	Job & Internship Search Links
Career Planning Links	Professional Association Links
Miscellaneous Links	OSU School of Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

What is Mechanical Engineering?

According to the School of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacting Engineering at OSU, "Mechanical engineers are well-rounded, creative individuals who work on all kinds of mechanical, environmental, and materials-, fluids-, and heat-related problems.

"As a mechanical engineer you will use the principles of science, together with mathematics, to design and develop new materials, devices, processes, and systems and to analyze, troubleshoot, and improve on existing ones.

"You will apply your innovative problem-solving skills to a host of human endeavors, including (but certainly not limited to) energy conversion, health sciences, aerospace, transportation, and manufacturing. In fact, almost every type of industry employs mechanical engineers!"

Mechanical Engineering - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.

Related Careers

Acoustics Engineer	Machinery Engineer
Aerospace Engineer	Manufacturing Engineer
Applications Engineer	Materials Engineer
Automotive Engineer	Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Biomedical Engineer	Nuclear Engineer
Chemical Engineer	Piping Engineer
Computational Toolbox Designer	Plant Engineer
Consultant	Power Generation Engineer
Design Engineer	Production Engineer
Designer Engineer	Professor
Energy Conservation Engineer	Researcher
Field Service Engineer	Robotics Engineer
Fluid Mechanics Engineer	Test Engineer
Hip Replacement Joint Designer	Textile Manufacturer
HVAC Engineer	Thermal Design Engineer
Hydrofoil Surfboard Designer	Tool Engineer

Related Skills

Ability to Prioritize & Work to Deadlines	Communication Skills (Oral & Written)	People Skills
Analytical Skills	Logical & Creative Approach to Issues	Problem Solving Skills
Background in Engineering Principles & Design	Numeracy Abilities	Team Player

Job & Internship Search Links

USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.

The Fulcrum International - Search jobs and post resumes for architecture, engineering, and construction positions.

MechanicalEngineer.com - Lists professional position nationwide in the field of mechanical engineering, with links to corporations hiring mechanical engineers.

Jobs for Mechanical Engineers

Ford Careers and Employment

Jobs at HP

Aero Industry Jobs

Graduating Engineer and Computer Careers

Manufacturing Engineers

PhD's.org

Engineer Net

EngineerWeb.com

Engineering Jobs.Com

The Silicon Valley Employment Page

Career Planning Links

Occupational Outlook Handbook - The following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.