Why I Want To Be A Mechanical Engineer

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Mechanical Engineering Mechanical engineering is one of the largest and oldest divisions of engineering. Mechanical engineering is an important job in today’s world because; they can do various jobs ranging from manufacturing systems, physical science, to working on power systems. Mechanical engineering is a job that can take year’s education, it’s also a job in high demands for young engineers of today’s world.

Education Needed

In order to get the education needed to become a mechanical engineer you would have to master the following four major subjects: Math, English, Physics, and Chemistry. Anyone, who have mastered these four subjects and are eligible to become a mechanical engineer, once eligible, you would need to have a university degree in mechanical engineering, many engineers may also need a …show more content…

According to www.bls.gov, “Employment of mechanical engineers is expected to grow about 9 percent from 2010 to 2020. This is slower than the average for jobs.” Also from 2010 mechanical engineers are making more than $37.00 an hour, which is more than $78,000 a year. To become licensed by your state to work as an engineer, you must have a degree from a qualified engineering platform. You also need a few years of work knowledge and must pass a test. Many people take the test at the same time they graduate or soon after. According to www.iseek.org, “Some bachelor's programs combine work understanding with classes, and may take five or six years to complete. This work experience teaches skills, helps build job contacts, and you may be paid while you work.”
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