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Mechanical EngineeringWhat is mechanical engineering?Mechanical engineering turns energy into power and motion. Mechanical engineers design, create and improve systems and machinery that are used for domestic, public and industrial purposes. This area covers the design and manufacture of a great variety of products, such as domestic appliances, industrial machinery, ships, aircraft, engines, pumps, compressors and turbines, or complex systems such as the air conditioning and ventilation systems of buildings. The mechanical area interlinks closely with other areas of engineering and applies knowledge of materials, energy and structures. Career opportunitiesMechanical engineers often work for industry, designing systems and machines that generate power, make products, move things and help in building. They may also work in chemical processing, power generation, the automotive industry, manufacturing, building services, the aeronautical industry, defence technology, food processing and public utilities. Demand for mechanical engineers depends on activity in the manufacturing and construction industries. Many graduates cross over into the field of industrial engineering and building services. |