1. Eisenberg 2010 Name: Jordan Burleson STEM Research Project My Career Topic: mechanical engineer

2. Eisenberg 2010 Career Description Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, build, and test mechanical devices, including tools, engines, and machines. Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical- engineers.htm#tab-2 SOURCE:

3. Eisenberg 2010 Responsibilities (day to day) Analyze problems to see how a mechanical device might help solve the problem Design or redesign mechanical devices, creating blueprints so the device can be built Develop a prototype of the device and test the prototype Analyze the test results and change the design as needed Oversee the manufacturing process for the device Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical- engineers.htm#tab-2 SOURCE:

4. Eisenberg 2010 Geographic Implications Large urban Ares Mrs. Ramsey SOURCE:

5. Eisenberg 2010 Education necessary Bachelor’s degree Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical- engineers.htm#tab-2 SOURCE:

6. Eisenberg 2010 Professional skills necessary To be a mechanical engineering technician you should have: practical and technical skills ability in maths, science and IT good communication skills an understanding of engineering drawings and principles the ability to work methodically and precisely the ability to manage a varied workload in an efficient manner good problem-solving skills teamworking skills. MoreInformationDesc Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical- engineers.htm#tab-2 SOURCE:

7. Eisenberg 2010 Availability of Jobs Mechanical engineers are needed every were Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical- engineers.htm#tab-2 SOURCE:

8. Eisenberg 2010 Salary This job makes $78,000 dollars per year Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical- engineers.htm#tab-2 SOURCE:

9. Eisenberg 2010 Beneficial Personal Characteristics You got to like to work with your hands Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical- engineers.htm#tab-2 SOURCE:

10. Eisenberg 2010 Gender Issues There are non Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical- engineers.htm#tab-2 SOURCE:

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