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Career Opportunities for Majors in Mechanical Engineering

Introduction

Engineering is a profession in which knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences is applied to develop ways to use the materials and forces of nature economically for the benefit of humanity.

At Rutgers, four-year undergraduate curricula leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science are offered in the fields of applied sciences, bioenvironmental, biomedical, chemical, civil, electrical and computer, industrial, and mechanical engineering, and materials science & engineering. Numerous areas of concentration are available within these disciplines, such as aerospace, biochemical, environmental, and packaging engineering.

Mechanical and aerospace engineering plays a dominant role in enhancing economic vitality, safety and overall quality of life. Mechanical engineers are concerned with the principles of force, energy and motion. They are professionals with expert knowledge of the design and manufacture of mechanical systems, thermal devices and processes. Products and processes developed by mechanical engineers include engines and control systems for automobiles and aircraft, electric power generation plants, lifesaving medical devices and consumer products ranging from air conditioners to personal computers and athletic equipment. They also design the machines that mass-produce these products. Virtually every aspect of life is touched by mechanical engineering. If something moves or uses energy, a mechanical engineer was probably involved in its design or production. The curriculum in mechanical and aerospace engineering trains students in a technically sound, challenging, and professional manner, laying the foundation for a productive career in industry or further graduate study and research. Further information can be found at http://mech.rutgers.edu/.

A Sample of Related Occupations

Aerodynamicist	Fire Protection Engineer	Plant Engineer
Aeronautical Drafter	Heat Transfer Technician	Research Mechanic
Aeronautical Engineer	Manufacturing Engineer	Sales Engineer
Aerospace Engineer	Material Scientist	Solar Energy Systems Designer
Architect	Mechanical Research Engineer	Specification Writer
Automotive Engineer	Metallurgist	Stress Analyst
Biomedical Engineer	Nuclear Engineer	Technical Writer
Chief Drafter	Numerical Control Nesting Operator	Tool Designer
Circuit Design Engineer	Optomechanical Technician	Utilization Engineer
Die Designer	Patent Drafter	Value Engineer

Types of Employers

Private & Non-profit Organizations
Aerospace Industry	Electronics Manufacturers	Nuclear Plants
Aircraft Industry	Engineering Firms	Petroleum Industry
Appliance Manufacturers	Environmental Organizations	Pharmaceutical Companies
Architectural Firms	Hospitals	Public Utility Companies
Auto Industry	Hotels	Publishing/Printing Firms
Banks	Housewares Manufacturers	Research Facilities
Chemical Industry	Industrial Machinery Industry	Retail Organizations
Colleges & Universities	Insurance Companies	Telecommunications Firms
Construction Firms	Manufacturing Companies	Textile Industries
Consulting Firms	Nuclear Plants	Transportation Companies

Government Agencies
Army Corps of Engineers	General Services Administration	Patent & Trademark Office
Army Materiel Command	Int'l. Trade Commission	Tennessee Valley Authority
Bureau of Engraving & Printing	Int'l. Trade Commission	U.S. Navy
Department of Energy	National Aeronautics & Space Adm.	U.S. Postal Service
Drug Enforcement Admin.	National Inst. of Standards & Tech.
Federal Aviation Administration	Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates

First Jobs of Recent Graduates
Assistant Supervisor, Merck & Co.	Mechanical Engineer, BAE Systems
Associate Consultant, Herbert W. Davis	Mechanical Engineer, GE Plastics
Associate Member Engineering Staff, Martin Marietta	Mechanical Equipment Engineer, Corning, Inc.
CAD Specialist, L-3 Communications	Methods Engineer, Pilot Metal Fabrications
Compaction Tester, Futura Consulting	Patent Examiner, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Engineering Assistant, NDS Technologies	Product Development Engineer, Duracell Inc.
Equipment Specialist, Frederick Gumm Chemical Co.	Project Engineer, Elastimold
Field Representative, Hewlett Packard	Project Engineer, Prestone Products Corp.
Industrial Engineer, UPS	Processing Supervisor, L'Oreal
Lab Technician, Optimal Lubricants Inc.	QA Engineer, Curtiss Wright Flight Systems
Management Trainee, GE	Quality Engineer, Frigidaire
Manufacturing Manager, GE	Senior PC Support Specialist, Amerisource Pharmaceutical
Marketing Engineer, Cooperheat, Inc.	Supervisor of Production, Motorola
Mechanical Engineer, Andersen Consulting	Surveyor, ETC Engineers & Plumbers

Jobs of Experienced Alumni (advanced degree information is not available)
Aerospace Engineer, Naval Air Propulsion Center	Patent Counsel, Reynolds Metal Co. (JD)
Appl. Engr. Supervisor, Adept Technology, Inc.	Plant Operations Supervisor, Sardoz
Colonel, U.S. Air Force	Project Design Engineer, Chevron Corp.
Consultant, General Public Utilities Corp.	Project Manager, Barry, Bette & Led Duke, Inc.
Director of Business Development, Union Carbide	Quantitative Analyst, Salomon Brothers
Director of Engineering Programs, American Tool Co.	Senior Engineer, Stone & Webster
Design Engineer, GE	Senior Facility Engineer, Merck & Co.
Design Engineer, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft	Senior Research Associate, Texas A&M University
Lead Engineer, NASA	Senior Staff Engineer, Lockheed Missiles & Space
Manager of Materials, GE	Systems Engineer, Martin Marietta
Partner, Carson & Gebel Ribbon Co.	VP of Manufacturing, Alfa-Laval

Graduate Schools Attended

ENPC School of Int'l. Management, Paris, MBA, Int'l. Management	Rensselaer at Hartford, MBA, Management
Florida Institute of Technology, MBA, Management	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, MS, Mech. Engr.
Northwestern Univ., Kellogg School of Management, MBA, Finance	Rutgers University, MBA, Marketing
MIT, MS, Mechanical Engineering	Rutgers University, MS, Mech. & Aero. Engr.
New Jersey Institute of Technology, MS, Management Engineering	Stevens Institute of Technology, MS, Manufacturing Technology

Additionally, you may:

Explore the career paths of RU Alumni Career Network mentors.
Go to the Rutgers Online Career Planning Site to explore your interests, skills and values. Use the program for either: High School Students | College Students.
Explore Rutgers University academic department information related to this major.
See the Occupational Outlook Handbook for additional career information.
Pick up your "Career Opportunities" handouts at any New Brunswick Career Services office.


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