Day at Work of a Mechanical Engineer

Nivay Anandarajah is a mechanical engineer with Alloy Product Development. As part of ConnectEd's "Day in the Life" series, Nivay shows us the process of designing headphones for Beats by Dre.

Mechanical engineers work with other engineers and professionals to solve problems through designing, developing, building and testing mechanical and thermal devices, including tools, engines, and machines, with extensive use of computer simulations.

Knowledge Required: 
Mechanical engineering applies the principles of engineering, physics, and materials science for analysis, design, and manufacturing.

Skills: 
Mathematics, analytical skills, communication, critical-thinking, problem-solving, creativity

Career Path: 
A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology is required for nearly all entry-level mechanical engineering jobs, and a graduate degree is required to conduct research.

Did You Know Mechanical engineering emerged as a field during the industrial revolution in Europe and is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers are responsible for analyzing and designing everything from shoes and snowboards to medical devices and transport systems.