Mechanical engineering Team 3 Presents: Mechanical engineering

Mechanical Engineering is Part of Many Different Fields: Construction/Physical Infrastructure Dams Highways and Bridges Factories Airports

Mechanical Engineering is Part of Many Different Fields: Construction/Physical Infrastructure Aerospace and Defense Engines Controls

Mechanical Engineering is Part of Many Different Fields Construction/Physical Infrastructure Aerospace and Defense Transportation Automotive Naval Mass transit

Mechanical Engineering is Part of Many Different Fields Construction/Physical Infrastructure Aerospace and Defense Transportation Environmental Engineering HVAC Flood control Air and water quality

Mechanical Engineering is Part of Many Different Fields Construction/Physical Infrastructure Aerospace and Defense Transportation Environmental Engineering Energy Production/Distribution Mining equipment Power plants Pipelines Wind turbines

Mechanical Engineering is Part of Many Different Fields Construction/Physical Infrastructure Aerospace and Defense Transportation Environmental Engineering Energy Production/Distribution Manufacturing and Processing Design and integration of bazillions of different types of machines and processes

Mechanical Engineering is Part of Many Different Fields Construction/Physical Infrastructure Aerospace and Defense Transportation Environmental Engineering Energy Production/Distribution Manufacturing and Processing Bioengineering Heart valves and arterial stents Joint replacements and prostheses

Job Prospects for Mechanical Engineers According to U.S. Dept. of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for mechanical engineers is expected to be about 6% over the next decade. This is about average for the engineering profession as a whole, but significantly less than the projected growth in civil and environmental engineering. -Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 Edition

National Distribution of Mechanical Engineering Jobs U.S. Dept. of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 Edition

Training and Background To enter the workforce, mechanical engineers should posses: A bachelor’s degree or more Affiliation with a professional organization(s) Internship, co-op, or other career-related work experience Experience in leadership and team building roles

Entry Level Positions for Mechanical Engineers Young engineers usually rotate through a series of challenging work assignments which are intended to build their skills and knowledge, giving the new engineer an overall perspective of the engineering field.

Entry Level Positions for Mechanical Engineers Starting jobs are intended to help identify the young engineer’s aptitudes so that their career goals can be balanced with the needs of the employer.

Career Paths Engineers develop an analytic ability that make them excellent decision-makers. Consequently, senior engineers are in demand in the business world as leaders of corporations and entrepreneurs.

Mechanical Engineering at WSU Areas of research and instruction offered by the University to prepare students for the variety of opportunities that exist for mechanical engineers: Biomechanics Energy conversion Combustion engines Emissions controls Machine design Manufacturing processes Computer graphics Structural health monitoring Continuum mechanics Fluid dynamics Micro-power generation and harvesting Acoustics and noise control Laser diagnostics Composite materials

Innovation Drivers Advancements in modeling and computational analysis New materials Nanotechnology Carbon composites Crystalline materials built from nanoparticles and DNA Alternative energy sources

Innovation Drivers - Opportunities These innovations are leading to the creation of new industries while also transforming existing businesses. Engineers, both new and experienced, who stay current with these changes will find great opportunities in the future.

References American Society of Mechanical Engineers asme.org (2012). Retrieved from http://www.asme.org U. S. Dept. of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-2011 bls.gov (2012). Retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos027.htm#outlook Wayne State University Dept. of Mechanical Engineering http://www.eng.wayne.edu/page.php?id=4845

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