(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
  Hammond, IN 46323-2094      Degree Program

Anderson University
  Anderson, IN 46011      Degree Program

Grace College and Theological Seminary
  Winona Lake, IN 46590-1274      Degree Program

Indiana Institute of Technology
  Fort Wayne, IN 46803-1228      Degree Program

Marian University – Indianapolis
  Indianapolis, IN 46201      Degree Program

Purdue University-Fort Wayne
  Fort Wayne, IN 46801      Degree Program

Purdue University-Northwest
  Hammond, IN 46320      Degree Program

Purdue University-West Lafayette
  West Lafayette, IN 47996      Degree Program

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
  Terre Haute, IN 47803-3999      Degree Program

Trine University
  Angola, IN 46703-1764      Degree Program

University of Evansville
  Evansville, IN 47722      Degree Program

University of Notre Dame
  Notre Dame, IN 46556      Degree Program

Purdue University Fort Wayne
  Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499      Degree Program

University of Indianapolis
  Indianapolis, IN 46227-3697      Degree Program

University of Southern Indiana
  Evansville, IN 47712-3590      Degree Program

Valparaiso University
  Valparaiso, IN 46383      Degree Program

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis/Columbus
  Indianapolis, IN 46201      Degree Program

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
  Indianapolis, IN 46202-2896      Degree Program

Purdue University-West Lafayette
  West Lafayette, IN 47996      Certification

Purdue University Northwest
  Hammond, IN 46323-2094      Degree Program

Purdue University-Northwest
  Hammond, IN 46320      Certification

University of Notre Dame
  Notre Dame, IN 46556      Certification

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
  Indianapolis, IN 46202-2896      Certification

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
  Terre Haute, IN 47803-3999      Certification

Purdue University-West Lafayette
  West Lafayette, IN 47996      Certification

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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