Mechanical Engineer

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Design innovative machines that shape the future of technology and industry.
Drive efficiency and sustainability in essential systems like heating and water.
Solve complex challenges with creative engineering solutions.

💰 Earn $95K-$157K

📚 Bachelor Degree

⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 11% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

19,800 Annually

Median Earnings

$122,550 in California

$99,510 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Thinking and problem solving
Using data or completing tasks
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Systems Analysis
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Writing

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Receiving recognition

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Mechanical Engineer

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Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

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