What Mechanical Engineers Do

 What Mechanical Engineers Do

Mechanical engineers research, design, build, configure and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices, including tools, machinery and equipment.

Duties of Mechanical Engineers

Mechanical engineers usually do the following:

Analyze issues to see how mechanical and heating devices can help a machine solve a particular problem

Designing or redesigning mechanical and heating devices or accessories using analytics and computer aided design

Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to detect operation malfunction and suggest solutions

Design Create and test prototypes of the devices they design

Results Examine the test results and modify the design or layout as needed

Oversee the manufacturing process for the device

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest fields of engineering. Mechanical engineers design and oversee many products, from medical devices to new batteries.

Mechanical engineers design electric generators, internal combustion engines and generating engines such as steam and gas turbines, and electric machines such as air conditioning and air conditioning systems.

Mechanical engineers design other machines within buildings, such as elevators and escalators. They also design material-handling systems such as conveyor systems and automatic transmission stations.

Like other engineers, mechanical engineers use computers extensively. Mechanical engineers are usually responsible for integrating sensors, controllers and machinery. Computer technology enables mechanical engineers to create and analyze designs, run simulations and test how a machine may work, interact with connected systems, and create specifications for parts.

Examples of the following types of mechanical engineers:

Auto research engineers seek to improve the performance of cars. These engineers are working to improve the traditional features of cars such as suspension, and they are also working on aerodynamics and new potential fuels.

Engineers work to create and maintain ecosystems where temperature and humidity must be kept within certain limits. They make similar systems for planes, trains, cars, schools and even computer rooms.

Robot engineers design, build, and maintain robots. These engineers plan how robots use sensors to detect objects based on light or smell, and design how these sensors fit into the design of the robots.