Mechanical Engineering: Introduction, Career and Scope Introduction Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest branches of Engineering. It is also known as ‘mother’ branch of Engineering. It is most fundamental field of Engineering. It involves designing, development and production. Mechanical Engineers get job opportunities in both private and public sectors. They also have equal opportunities outside India. All the courses in mechanical engineering based on pure mathematics and logic of physics. Almost all inventions are contributions of one or more applications of Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineers need to deal with different concepts such as mechanics, robotics, kinematics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and so many. These concepts are used in designing manufacturing units, vessels, aircraft, aerospace parts and different types of motor vehicles. There is huge contribution of Mechanical Engineers in the development of engines, power plants, heating and cooling equipment. There are so many examples in front of us which are possible only because of mechanics. The responsibilities of Mechanical Engineers never end. They are also responsible for the maintenance and testing of installed systems. Mechanical Engineers are focussing on the new areas of research like Energy and Health. 1. Energy The Mechanical Engineering department has established strengths in research related to energy generation and conversion. 2. Health Develop new medical devices. The scope of mechanical engineering is increasing and now requires professionals to involve in financial and marketing aspects of product development and people management. It offers a wide array of job options to students who are looking for lucrative career.
Career The most important fields in Mechanical Engineering are:
Structural Engineering Petroleum Engineering Mining Engineering CFD,CAE. etc Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical Engineers get decent jobs in automobile industry, space research, energy, aeronautical, air conditioning, medical industry, turbine manufacturing plants, oil and gas plants. They can work in private sector that provide technical consultancy to both corporate and government companies. In the government sector, there are plenty of job options available like Railway, Aircraft industry etc. Students can look for career in teaching also. They need to teach mechanical engineering concepts in best engineering colleges. There are so many institutes in Sonipat, Delhi NCR, Haryana, Gurgaon, etc where plenty of teaching jobs are available. You can also go for higher studies. Big companies like Bharat Electronics Limited, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited, BHEL hires these engineers. The average salary for entry level mechanical engineers is between 10,000 to 25,000 depending on the required skill set. Good campus placements can fetch high packages for deserving candidates. Salary depends on a number of factors such as skill set, expertise, roles and responsibilities, etc. According to level of expertise, your package will increase. It is said that by 2015, Mechanical Engineering will be the highest paid career option.
Positives You will not remain unemployed. You will enjoy work as involvement in development of new machines and gadgets. No effect of recession and global meltdown. Negatives Working conditions can be unfavourable at times. More stress as deadlines and work pressure. Scope for Higher Studies Here we are providing a list of higher study options after B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
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There are so many colleges and universities in India as well as abroad offer course in Mechanical Engineering and also guide them to build successful career. Among them is Gateway Institute of engineering and technology which is one of the top engineering college in Delhi NCR provides B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.