What is Engineering ?

Engineering is the application of knowledge in the form of science, mathematics, and empirical evidence, to
the innovation, design, construction, operation and maintenance of structures, machines, materials, devices,
systems, processes, and organizations. The discipline of engineering encompasses a broad range of more
specialized fields of engineering, each with a more specific emphasis on particular areas of applied
mathematics, applied science, and types of application.

Who is the engineer and in which areas engineers work?

Engineers, as practitioners of engineering, are professionals who invent, design, analyze, build, and test
machines, systems, structures and materials to fulfill objectives.

<<They work in different areas like. >>

 Aerospace engineering  Industrial engineering

 Biomedical engineering  Mechatronics engineering
 Civil engineering  Mechanical engineering
 Electrical engineering  Software engineering
<<Etcetera>>

<<In our presentation we will present in details a single branch called “mechanical engineering” >>

What Is Mechanical Engineering?

Technically, mechanical engineering is the application of the principles and problem-solving techniques of
engineering from design to manufacturing to the marketplace for any object. Mechanical engineers analyze
their work using the principles of motion, energy, and force—ensuring that designs function safely, efficiently,
and reliably, all at a competitive cost.

Mechanical engineers make a difference. That's because mechanical engineering careers center on creating
technologies to meet human needs. Virtually every product or service in modern life has probably been touched
in some way by a mechanical engineer to help humankind.

This includes solving today's problems and creating future solutions in health care, energy, transportation,
world hunger, space exploration, climate change, and more.

Being ingrained in many challenges and innovations across many fields means a mechanical engineering
education is versatile. To meet this broad demand, mechanical engineers may design a component, a machine, a
system, or a process. This ranges from the macro to the micro, from the largest systems like cars and satellites
to the smallest components like sensors and switches. Anything that needs to be manufactured—indeed,
anything with moving parts—needs the expertise of a mechanical engineer.
What do mechanical engineers do?

Mechanical engineering combines creativity, knowledge and analytical tools to complete the difficult task of
shaping an idea into reality.

This transformation happens at the personal scale, affecting human lives on a level we can reach out and touch
like robotic prostheses. It happens on the local scale, affecting people in community-level spaces, like with
agile interconnected microgrids. And it happens on bigger scales, like with advanced power systems, through
engineering that operates nationwide or across the globe.

Mechanical engineers have an enormous range of opportunity and their education mirrors this breadth of
subjects. Students concentrate on one area while strengthening analytical and problem-solving skills applicable
to any engineering situation.

Disciplines within mechanical engineering include but aren’t limited to:

 Autonomous Systems  Nanotechnology

 Cyber security  Production planning
 Design  Robotics
 Mechanics  Structural analysis
<<And more>>

Technology itself has also shaped how mechanical engineers work and the suite of tools has grown quite
powerful in recent decades. Computer-aided engineering is an umbrella term that covers everything from
typical CAD techniques to computer-aided manufacturing, involving finite element analysis and computational
fluid dynamics. These tools and others have further broadened the horizons of mechanical engineering.

What skills do mechanical engineers need?

The essence of engineering is problem solving. With this at its core, mechanical engineering also requires
applied creativity—a hands on understanding of the work involved—along with strong interpersonal skills like
networking, leadership, and conflict management. Creating a product is only part of the equation; knowing how
to work with people, ideas, data, and economics fully makes a mechanical engineer.
How much do mechanical engineers earn?

Like careers in many other engineering fields, mechanical engineers are well paid. Compared to other fields,
mechanical engineers earn well above average throughout each stage of their careers. According to the United
States Department of Labor, the mean salary for a mechanical engineer is $89,800, with the top ten percent
earning close to $131,350.

The future of mechanical engineering

Breakthroughs in materials and analytical tools have opened new frontiers for mechanical engineers.
Nanotechnology, biotechnology, composites, computational fluid dynamics, and acoustical engineering have all
expanded the mechanical engineering toolbox.

Nanotechnology allows for the engineering of materials on the smallest of scales. With the ability to design and
manufacture down to the elemental level, the possibilities for objects grows immensely.

Composites are another area where the manipulation of materials allows for new manufacturing opportunities.
By combining materials with different characteristics in innovative ways, the best of each material can be
employed and new solutions found.

Computational fluid dynamics gives mechanical engineers the opportunity to study complex fluid flows
analyzed with algorithms. This allows for the modeling of situations that would previously have been
impossible.

Acoustical engineering examines vibration and sound, providing the opportunity to reduce noise in devices and
increase efficiency in everything from biotechnology to architecture.

<<In conclusion we can say that, Society depends on mechanical engineering. The need for this expertise is great in
so many fields, and as such, there is no real limit for the freshly minted mechanical engineer. Jobs are always in
demand, particularly in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, biotechnology, and energy industries.>>