(STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Mechanical Engineers

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.

Salary Breakdown

Mechanical Engineers

Average

$87,930

ANNUAL

$42.27

HOURLY

Entry Level

$59,630

ANNUAL

$28.67

HOURLY

Mid Level

$79,390

ANNUAL

$38.17

HOURLY

Expert Level

$122,990

ANNUAL

$59.13

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Mechanical Engineers

7,720

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Mechanical Engineers

Job Titles

Entry Level

JOB TITLE

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Mid Level

JOB TITLE

Professional Engineer (PE)

Expert Level

JOB TITLE

Senior Engineer, or Vice-President of Engineering

Supporting Programs

Mechanical Engineers

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Purdue University Northwest
 Bachelor's Degree  

Anderson University
 Bachelor's Degree  

Grace College and Theological Seminary
 Bachelor's Degree  

Indiana Institute of Technology
 Bachelor's Degree  

Marian University – Indianapolis
 Bachelor's Degree  

Purdue University-Fort Wayne
 Bachelor's Degree  

Purdue University-Northwest
 Bachelor's Degree  

Purdue University-West Lafayette
 Bachelor's Degree  

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
 Bachelor's Degree  

Trine University
 Bachelor's Degree  

University of Evansville
 Bachelor's Degree  

University of Notre Dame
 Bachelor's Degree  

Purdue University Fort Wayne
 Bachelor's Degree  

University of Indianapolis
 Bachelor's Degree  

University of Southern Indiana
 Bachelor's Degree  

Valparaiso University
 Bachelor's Degree  

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis/Columbus
 Bachelor's Degree  

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
 Bachelor's Degree  

Purdue University Northwest
 Master's Degree  

Purdue University-Northwest
 Certificate  

University of Notre Dame
 Certificate  

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
 Certificate  

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
 Certificate  

Purdue University-West Lafayette
 Certificate  

Top Expected Tasks

Mechanical Engineers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Mechanical Engineers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Design

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Physics

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Mathematics

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Science

ABILITY

Information Ordering

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning


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