1. PROJECTED NEED For those looking for a career in mechanical engineering, we have good news! Jobs are in excess in today's job market.

2. Where is the growth? Existing markets Potential Current Markets – Engineering Technicians and Mechanical Engineers

3. Projections data from the National Employment Matrix Occupational TitleSOC CodeEmployment, 2008 Projected Employment, 2018 Change, 2008-18 NumberPercent Engineering technicians, except drafters 17-3020497,300523,10025,8005 Electro-mechanical technicians17-302416,40015,600-800-5 Industrial engineering technicians17-302672,60077,4004,8007 Mechanical engineering technicians 17-302746,10045,500-700 Engineering technicians, except drafters, all other 17-302976,60080,6004,0005 NOTE: Data in this table are rounded. See the discussion of the employment projections table in the Handbook introductory chapter on Occupational Information Included in the Handbook Occupational Information Included in the Handbook

4. Educational Requirements Educational Requirements for Technicians Educational Requirements for Engineers