Masters in Mechanical Engineering

1. Mechanical Engineer

The most common destinations of mechanical engineers are engineering, transport and manufacturing companies. They also find jobs in R&D organizations, utility companies and the public sector. They would be responsible for assessing the performance of machines, mechanical components and engines. They also have to ensure that the equipment is running efficiently besides looking after its maintenance. They are also expected to engage in computer-aided design and modelling. They would also be involved in testing, modifying and evaluating products. Those who enter into research-based jobs will have to prepare reports and provide assistance and insights for bettering the outputs of mechanical engineering projects. 

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2. Design Engineer

Design Engineers are entrusted with the responsibility of researching and developing new ideas for products and systems. Their efforts are aimed at improving performance, maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs. They engage with different aspects of designing products and systems like feasibility of design, materials research, use of computer-aided design (CAD) software and working with computer-aided engineering (CAE) software. Suggesting modifications in prevailing designs and producing test-reports is also a part of their job. They are mostly employed by manufacturing companies, design consultancy firms, biomedical companies and companies that have to design service systems.

3. Project Engineer

A project engineer’s task is very critical to a company. Usually, he/she is at the helm of an engineering project with a number of junior engineers and technicians working with him/her. Carrying out management tasks while leading a team is an important aspect of their work. They have to work closely with design engineers to see if a modification or an expansion is required in the manufacturing process. Their responsibilities include selection and evaluation of equipment and materials, preparing a design, process and manufacturing diagrams, performing major calculations regarding feasibility, pace, efficiency and progress of the project in mind. They work on industrial projects with manufacturing companies or with the government.

4. Research Engineer

Research Engineers carry out the R&D tasks in product development, energy systems, biomechanics, nanotechnology, etc. Although R&D is a part of many engineering job profiles, a specialized position means that the job involves thorough research into materials, designs and methods that would be involved in a mechanical engineering project. Analysis, implementation and testing are some of the core tasks of research engineers. They are also involved in preparing designs for devices, instruments and entire machines, often using innovation and out-of-the-box thinking for best results. They often have to coordinate teams of researchers and give suggestions to reorient or develop the R&D of the organization.

5. Product Engineer

Product Engineers are focused on a particular device, instrument or machine at a time. They are however concerned with every possible aspect that deals with the product, from research on materials to designing, and from cost-cutting to maximizing the utility of the product. They also have to check the quality of products and ensure that they are marketable and durable. These days they also need to strive for sustainability and environmental friendliness of the product. They need to be experts in product development software and tools. Manufacturing firms are their chief employers. However, they may also be employed by public defence equipment manufacturers, software and hardware companies, R&D organizations, etc.