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Mechanical engineering is one of the largest, broadest, and oldest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers use the principles of energy, materials, and mechanics to design and manufacture machines and devices of all types. They create the processes and systems that drive technology and industry.

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanical devices. Engineers in this discipline work on power-producing machines such as electric generators, internal combustion engines, and steam and gas turbines. They also work on power-using machines such as refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, machine tools, material-handling systems, elevators and escalators, industrial production equipment, and robots used in manufacturing.

What is it all about

The diversity of the field of mechanical engineering is represented in the following areas of involvement.

Basic Engineering:

Fundamentally, mechanical engineers are involved with the mechanics of motion and the transfer of energy from one form to another or one place to another. Mechanical engineers design and build machines for industrial and consumer use -- virtually any machine you find, had a mechanical engineer involved with its development and production. They design heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to control the climate in homes, offices, and industrial plants, and develop refrigeration systems for the food industry.

Energy Conversion

We live in a world of dependent on the production and conversion of energy into useful forms. Mechanical engineers are involved in all aspects of the production and conversion of energy from one form to another. They design and operate fossil fuel, hydroelectric, conventional, nuclear and cogeneration power plants. They design and develop internal combustion engines for automobiles, trucks and marine use and also for electrical power generation.

Energy Resources

Mechanical engineers are experts on the conversion and use of existing energy sources and in developing the equipment needed to process and transport fuels. At the same time, mechanical engineers are active in finding and developing new forms of energy. In that effort, mechanical engineers deal with the production of energy from alternate sources, such as solar, geothermal, and wind.

Engineering Technology & Management

Working in project teams is a way of life for mechanical engineers. Deciding which projects to undertake and leading those projects to a successful conclusion is the job of experienced engineers who move into management. On the safety front, all projects involve safety issues. By its very nature mechanical engineering involves the harnessing and channeling of the forces of nature, forces which are often extremely powerful.

Environment & Transportation

Transportation is a large and growing field for mechanical engineers. Existing modes of air and surface transport require continuous improvement or replacement. Mechanical engineers work at the cutting edge of these efforts. Wherever machines are made or used, you will find mechanical engineers. They are instrumental in the design, development and manufacturing of machines that transmit power. They are also critically involved with the environmental impact and fuel efficiency of the machines they develop and with any by-products of the fuels used to power those machines.

Manufacturing

In contemporary manufacturing companies, mechanical engineers play a key role in the "realization" of products, working closely with other engineers and specialists in corporate management, finance, marketing, and packaging. Mechanical engineers design products, select materials and processes, and convert them to finished products. They design and manufacture machine tools -- literally the machines that make machines and design entire manufacturing processes, aided by the latest technologies in automation and robotics. Finally, the finished products are transported in equipment designed by mechanical engineers. This is the largest area of employment for mechanical engineers, especially when the process and textile industries are included. A finished product requires the right materials, a viable plant and equipment, and a manufacturing system. This all comes within the purview of mechanical, manufacturing and industrial engineers.

Materials & Structures

In order to arrive at the best design for a product, mechanical engineers use a wide variety of metal, plastic, ceramic materials. They also use composites made up of more than one type of material. Once designed, built and in service, elements like pipeline welds and sections, gears and other drive-train elements may need inspection for structural integrity or the effects of mechanical wear. Non-Destructive Evaluation, as its name implies, allows mechanical engineers to use X-ray, magnetic particle, ultrasound and other techniques to examine the internal condition of structural and machine parts, without causing them to fail or without removing them from service. This analysis is particularly important in assuring the reliability and safety of pressure vessels and piping systems.

The Workplace

Mechanical Engineers work in many different settings, most often as a matter of choice and career planning. They differ in the type of workplace, the problems to be solved, and work schedule. Some mechanical engineers work in the design centers and headquarters facilities of high-tech companies, some prefer working in the field, and some travel overseas to serve clients and to develop new markets for products and services. There's a good chance that you won't spend all your waking hours sitting at a workstation.

Job Prospects:

The key characteristics of the profession are its breadth, flexibility, and individuality. The career paths of mechanical engineers are largely determined by individual choices, a decided advantage in a changing world. One of the most prominent sectors for mechanical engineers in India is the automobile (non-commercial vehicles) industry, once written off as beyond redemption, has emerged as a global force to reckon with. The current year promises to be the year of the Indian auto industry with many snazzy new models ranging from entry-level compacts and value-packed mid-sizers to top-end saloons and sports cars ready to roll off the assembly lines. As a consequence the automobile engineering industry whose turnover has crossed $ 22 billion (Rs.96,800crore), contributing 3 percent of GDP and providing employment to about 0.45 million people directly and nearly 10 million people indirectly, offers challenging and rewarding careers to young people. Automobile engineering is an applied science that combines mechanical, electrical and safety engineering for the manufacture and development of automotive vehicles.

Many other sectors of the Indian economy are growing by leaps and bounds and this growth cannot be sustained without quality manpower. Sectors like Oil & gas, Castings & Forging, Manufacturing, Steel, Cement and many more will continuously seek employable human resource that can foster their growth. The focus should be to produce skilled manpower that is employable and industry-ready.