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Use engineering principles to design tools, engines, and other mechanical equipment.

Mechanical Engineers use engineering to plan and design mechanical equipment. They oversee installation, operation, and repair of equipment.

Wages	$40.98 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Good
Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Mechanical Engineering
On the Job	Work Activities Implement design or process improvements. Conduct quantitative failure analyses of operational data. Evaluate technical data to determine effect on designs or plans. Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects. Analyze green technology design requirements. Analyze test or validation data. Conduct quantitative failure analyses of operational data. Determine operational methods. Implement design or process improvements. Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
Career Pathways	Engineering and Technology
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