Few Sub Disciplines

Mechanics- The study of how forces affect matter. Kinematics- The study of motion of objects or groups of objects. Robotics- The use of mechatronics to create robots ( which in itself is a discipline). Drafting- Engineers create instructions for manufacturing parts.

Subs Disc. Cont.

These sub discipline along with the discipline of Mechanical Engineering are expected grow 9 %. A little less than average.

What Do They Do
Design- Develops products Manufacturing- Builds products Systems Management- Oversight Energy- How it is stored? Moved? And alternative forms?

Training/ Internships
Most jobs require a Bachelor s Degree. Many companies such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Honda etc. have internships. Internships include projects with objectives and contribution.

Higher Education=Higher Positions

Having a Graduate degree will yield a higher position Become administrators or managers of projects after obtaining higher level degrees.

Field Specializations

Combustion and Environment

Combustion efficiency and pollution.

Ground Vehicle Systems

Various automotive tasks

Energy Systems
Heat transfer and thermodynamics Energy conservation(efficiency, cost

effective, reliability)

Field Specialization

Manufacturing
Raw materials to products.
Hands on tasks

Mechanical Design
Product design and improvement Development, concept, detailed design.

Technological Advances

Car Brakes
Fiber-reinforced ceramic
Traditionally used in jets Mechanical Design and Manufacturing

Electric Motors
More efficient, less costly, less pollution,

quiet/smooth. Energy Systems

Technological Breakthroughs

Google Self-Driving Car

Radar sensor surrounding car to detect objects and make

a buffer zone. Acts like autopilot. Mechanical Design, Ground Vehicle Systems, Manufacturing.

Volkswagen Hover Car

Electromagnetism to float, distance sensors Joystick driving

Mechanical Design, Ground

Vehicle Systems, Manufacturing.

Links
http;//www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdgQ pa1pUUE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZDz 6B6w5s4

Sources
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-andengineering/mechanical-engineers.htm#tab-6 (Bureau of Labor Stats) http://me.eng.sunysb.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view =article&id=58%3Awhat-do-mechanical-engineersdo&Itemid=83 ( Stony Brook Uni) https://www.asme.org/ (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)