mechanical engineer
Designs physical systems
A mechanical engineer designs, builds, and tests machines, engines, and mechanical systems.
The field spans everything from tiny medical devices to massive industrial equipment.
Mechanical engineers work on heating and cooling systems, robotics, automobiles, aircraft, and manufacturing processes: She's a mechanical engineer specializing in renewable energy systems.
Imitation of real processes
- thermodynamicsScience of heat-energy relationships
- kinematicsStudy of movement itself
- dynamicsStudy of forces
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
Toothed rotating machine parts
- bearingsAwareness of one's position
- hydraulicsStudy of pressurized liquids
- pistonsForce-transferring engine cylinders
- motorsMachines that produce motion
actuators · turbines · compressors · pumps · valves · linkages · cams · clutches
Technical drawing technology
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
- prototypingMaking preliminary models
- blueprintsTechnical construction drawings
- specificationsStated requirements and parameters
Relating to motor vehicles
- aerospaceAtmosphere plus outer void
- HVACIndoor climate management
- roboticsAutomaton design field
- defenseProtection against harm
marine · nuclear · appliances · semiconductor · rail · mining
Subtractive metalworking process
- CNCAutomated machining via code
- weldingHeat-fusing metal pieces
- castingShaping through liquid form
- forgingShaping heated metal; faking documents
sheet-metal · lathe · milling · assembly · fabrication · tooling · stamping · extrusion
Supervised professional trial period
- R&DCreating new products
- consultingGiving expert advice professionally
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
simulation
Imitation of real processes
- thermodynamicsScience of heat-energy relationships
- kinematicsStudy of movement itself
- dynamicsStudy of forces
optimization · reliability · diagnostics · aerodynamics · efficiency
gears
Toothed rotating machine parts
- bearingsAwareness of one's position
- hydraulicsStudy of pressurized liquids
- pistonsForce-transferring engine cylinders
motors · actuators · turbines · compressors · pumps · valves · linkages · cams · clutches · couplings
CAD
Technical drawing technology
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
- prototypingMaking preliminary models
- blueprintsTechnical construction drawings
specifications · SolidWorks · AutoCAD · conceptualization · ergonomics
automotive
Relating to motor vehicles
defense · marine · nuclear · appliances · semiconductor · rail · mining
machining
Subtractive metalworking process
forging · sheet-metal · lathe · milling · assembly · fabrication · tooling · stamping · extrusion · inspection
internship
Supervised professional trial period
- R&DCreating new products
- consultingGiving expert advice professionally
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
- engineers
- professionalsdoctor, nurse, lawyer, dentist, accountant
- professionsdoctor, lawyer, teacher, nurse, dentist
- technical careerssoftware developer, programmer, data scientist, computer scientist, developer
- builderscarpenter, builder, mason, contractor, bricklayer
- Mechanical Engineeringvalves, motors, pistons, shafts, springs
mechanical engineersoftware engineer
One who builds programs
electrical engineer · computer engineer · chemical engineer · biomedical engineer · civil engineer
mechanical engineerartist
Maker of creative works
poet · philosopher · fine artist · musician · novelist
mechanical engineerbiologist
One who studies organisms
naturalist · ecologist · botanist · zoologist · marine biologist
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