Scope of Mechanical Engineering

Scope Of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest branches of engineering. It is also referred to as the ‘mother’ branch of engineering. Another appealing feature of mechanical engineering is that the application base of this field of study is extremely broad and diverse. Almost all inventions during the ancient period and a vast majority in the modern era are direct contributions of one or the other application of mechanics.

Traditionally, mechanical engineers have to deal with concepts such as mechanics, thermodynamics, robotics, kinematics, structural analysis, fluid mechanics and many others. These concepts are applied in the process of designing state-of-the-art manufacturing units, different types of motor vehicles, aircraft and aerospace parts and a vast assortment of industrial machinery. Mechanical engineers also contribute in the development of various engines, power plant equipment, heating and cooling systems and other simple and complex machinery. Mechanical engineers not only design new mechanical systems but they are also responsible for testing, maintaining and manufacturing them.

 Career Paths

Generally recognized as the engineering discipline that offers the broadest choice of technical career paths, Mechanical Engineering can lead you in paths other majors cannot. Mechanical engineers work in all facets of industry developing technologies for nearly every product we use.There is a wide scope for mechanical engineering worldwide.mechanical engineers are the second highest employed engineers among all others with only 7% unemployed whereas any normal engineering stream would have around 15% unemployed engineers worldwide. We have the automobile industry,oil and gas production companies,aeronautical field,cement industries,design sector,chemical industries,heavy machinery sector,information technology,defense and above all the booming construction field always waiting on for mechanical engineers with lucrative pays and packages.

SALARY

The average salary for mechanical engineers in the USA is $69,850, of which the top 10 percent earn a salary of around $104,900, and the bottom 10 percent earn an average salary of around $45,170. Mechanical engineers with a bachelors degree can expect to earn a starting salary of approximately $54,128, whilst those with a masters degree have an average starting salary of approximately $62,978, and those with a doctorate degree have a starting salary of $72,763 on average.