1. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

2. JOB DESCRIPTION Mechanical Engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with design, construction, and use of machines. Mechanical engineers design power producing machines like electric generators, internal combustion engines, and turbines. https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF- 8&safe=active&ssui=on#safe=strict&q=what+is+mechanical+engineering

3. REQUIRED TRAINING Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Basic understanding of Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering. http://study.com/mechanical_engineer.html

4. SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF AUREL STODOLA Aurel Stodola was a Slovak engineer and inventor. He made the study of thermodynamics. He was a professor at the Institute of Technology in Zurich for almost half of his lifetime. He was consulted for input on developing the gas turbine. During the cold war, he teamed up with a surgeon to help injured soldiers returning from war. He made the first heat pump in 1928 and is still being used as a primary source of heat generation for Geneva. He published a manual that was highly regarded and translated into several languages. He was given honorary doctorates by four universities. The Institute of Technology in Zurich declared 2009 the “Year of Aurel Stodola.” Also asteroid ‘3981 Stodola’ was named in his honor. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/aurel-stodola-5925.php

5. TYPICAL WAGE Average salary is $80,580 he%20average%20wage%20of%20a%20mechanical%20engineer&safe=active&ssui=on

6. JOB OUTLOOK Median Salary: $83,550 Mechanical engineers are found in Los Angeles, Houston, and Chicago. Companies looking for Mechanical Engineers are Lockheed Martin, STI, Northrop Gruman, Raytheon, Black & Veatch Corporation, Burns & McDonnell, BAE Systems, and CBI. It is harder to recruit a Mechanical Engineer https://www.randstadusa.com/workforce360/jobs-the-economy/engineering-jobs-in-demand-for-2015/255/

7. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Society of Mechanical Engineering(ASME): Promotes education and innovation, ensures quality and safety. America Society for Engineering Education(ASEE): A non-profit organization that provides education through research, practice, and instruction. http://engineering.online.ohio.edu/news-and-resources/become-an-engineer-manager/top-10- engineering-associations/

8. JOB LISTING Job: Mechanical Engineering-Reliability/Manufacturing/Mechanical Equipment Location: Garyville, LA, 70051 Job Description: Excellent MECHANICAL ENGINEER opportunity at a highly regarded manufacturing firm in Louisiana. Need solid experience related to rotating equipment, vessels, heat exchangers, and piping systems. Includes relocation. Responsibilities: Provide technical support for equipment reliability improvement related to rotating equipment, vessels, heat exchangers and piping systems. Requirement: BS Degree Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 7 years experience in a manufacturing environment. Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. http://jobview.monster.com/Mechanical-Engineer-Reliability-Manufacturing-Mechanical-Equipment-Job- Garyville-LA-US-156138430.aspx?mescoid=1700184001001