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Contents Engineering in general Mechanical Engineering in particular Opinion

What is Engineering Engineering is a process which transforms an idea into reality. Without Engineering support an Inventor is always at a loss. Good Engineering ensures controlled Processes that gives repeatable, consistent & reliable output product quality.

Net Worth after completing Engineering Degree Adequate specialist in respective field of Engineering. Graduate level knowledge in Physics & Chemistry. Post-Graduate level knowledge in Mathematics.

Which Branch of Engineering is preferable It is not important which branch of engineering is chosen. You can change tracks later. It is more important to do Engineering in an Institute of National Importance which has a brand image nationally & internationally.

Mechanical Engineering Which subjects are involved? What specializations are feasible? What jobs are available? How good are these jobs?

Mechanical Engineering involves ConceptDesignManufactureMaintain

Your Subjects at present broadly MathematicsPhysicsChemistry Arithmetic & AlgebraMechanicsPhysical Chemistry GeometryHeatInorganic Chemistry TrigonometryLightOrganic Chemistry Coordinate GeometryElectricity CalculusSound Probability & StatisticsMagnetism Nuclear Physics

Mechanical Engineering Subjects Common SubjectsCore SubjectsElectives PhysicsApplied ThermodynamicsManufacturing Technology ChemistryHeat & Mass TransferMachine Design MathematicsStrength of MaterialsIC Engines & Gas Turbines Engineering DrawingDesign of Machine Elements Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Workshop PracticeTurbo-MachinesMaterial Handling Applied MechanicsMachine Tools & Metrology Power Plant Engineering

Additional Subjects covered in Mechanical Engineering HumanitiesAllied Engineering EconomicsElectrical Engineering Organizational PsychologyElectronics Engineering Principles of ManagementComputing Techniques Operations ResearchAutomatic Control Production Management

Guidelines for successfully completing the ME course Try to get the fundamentals right. Various subjects would be crossing paths. Believe that every problem has to have a solution otherwise it ceases to be a problem. Take Project Work seriously. Aim to become a Mechanical Engineer and not just completion of the course with high CPA.

Where you will stand as a fresh Graduate Mechanical Engineer StrengthsWeaknesses Business ProcessesCritical Thinking and Analysis Project ManagementDesign (Product Creation) New Technical FundamentalsTraditional Technical Fundamentals Computer Modeling & AnalysisInterpersonal Teamwork Engineering Codes & StandardsPractical Experience Communication SkillsInformation Processing Overall Systems perspectiveLeadership

Mechanical Engineering broadly Design: Consisting of Product Design, Process Design & Machine Design. Manufacturing: Consisting of Production, Planning & Control, Quality Assurance, Maintenance and sometimes Purchase. Thermal Sciences: Consisting of all specialists populating Research & Development in any Industry.

Mechanical Engineers specializing in Design Expected to be innovative, analytical & imaginative. Highly respected & valued for their abilities. Tend to reach a point of stagnation towards the end of the career. Not expected to go too far up the Corporate Ladder.

Mechanical Engineers specializing in Manufacturing Expected to be aggressive and a go-getter. Needs adequate engineering skills. Required to consciously develop Man, Machine & Material Management skills. Mostly involved in Operations Expected to go far up the Corporate Ladder.

Mechanical Engineers specializing in Thermal Sciences Specialists in respective fields. Requirement of in-depth knowledge. Proficiency in Process Control & Instrumentation. Ideally suited for Research & Development. Can go a long way in academic field.

Recommended Career Path for Mechanical Engineers DesignManufacturingThermal Sciences Work for 2~3 years Definitely do M.Tech/MS Definitely do M.TechMBA/PGDM is requiredAcademics or Industry? Decide on Academics or IndustryWork for 5 years in a challenging environment Academic career demands Ph.D Switch to an Industry of your choice. Once competency is established can switch If the choice is Industry work for 5 years in a challenging environment Assess career goals every 5 years and switch if the change is lucrative Growth is guaranteed in area of specialization. Will be highly respected Settle down in an Industry of your choice Do not switch jobs beyond 40. Take root. Take root beyond 45.

Career Paths based on Opportunities Mechanical Engineers are by nature very versatile and capable. They can adapt themselves in any situation. Opportunities may present themselves at various stages in your career. It is for you to make a sound and prudent judgment factoring everything.

Job Opportunities for Mechanical Engineers Automobile Sector Aerospace and Defense Industrial Power Consumer Goods & Appliances Process Industries Cable & Fiber-optic Industries

Opinion & Advice Consider Cost of Education and be serious about what you are getting into. Consider the Institute first & discipline next. Try to work your way from the ground up & consciously work towards improving your net personal worth in your professional life Opt for professionally managed Companies.

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