What is a Mechanical Engineer?
Solves very complex solutions for manufactured products using analytical, math and software skills. This person will work with their team to determine products physical limitations and create solutions for a new or enhanced solutions. This person will typically use various software tools including 3D computer-aided design, ANSYS, strength of material software, and test engineering products such as LabView or related tools.
The Mechanical Engineer will meet regularly with manufacturing personnel, designers, test lab specialists and other engineers to review projects, timeline, budgets and R&D results.
What does a Mechanical Engineer typically do?
- Solve complex problems using strong critical thinking, analytical, math and creative skills.
- Uses software tools including 3D computer-aided design, heat transfer, material testing and ANSYS.
- Meets with other professionals including customers, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality peers
- Develops new and enhanced products with safety, cost and ease of use in mind
Career Track for an Mechanical Engineer
A Mechanical Engineer will typically possess a Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering from an EBET accredited college. The professional will typically start in a Mechanical Design Engineering, Test Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering role to gain well-rounded knowledge.
From here, the Engineer may pursue a technical subject-matter expert field and develop a deep understanding of engineering practices withing a particular niche or product type. They may become an expert in machine engineering, medical device engineering, or materials such as composites or metals. If the professional enjoys working within a 3D CAD package such as SolidWorks, etc., they can be a leader in design concepts and and automate and improve the design software for project teams.
Alternatively, the engineer may prefer to pursue a leadership and management role and elevate to project lead, team lead and department manager. Through strong communication and leadership growth, the person can become an Engineering Manger, Engineering Director and VP of Engineering.
Regardless of ultimate career goals, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is desirable for those wishing to learn and exercise advance engineering theories and concepts. Over time, this advanced degree will be helpful for gaining much more knowledge as well as compensation and responsibility increases.
What Makes a Mechanical Engineer Successful?
- Creative problem-solving abilities using critical thinking and math skills
- Ability to utilize sofware including 3D CAD, engineering analysis and project management tools
- Exceptional verbal, written and presentation communication abilities of describe design solutions, intent and impact
Mechanical Engineer Compensation
Mechanical Engineer Job Description
Do you seek a role with more engineering design freedom?
Would you like to be rewarded for your creative problem-solving skills? If so, take a closer look at this role for you!
Konik has partnered with a leading developer of tools for the automotive and HVAC industries and is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their growing team. Using SolidWorks, this person will create production-ready drawings for parts, welding, sheet metal, and assemblies. Additional duties will include supporting the Process Engineers, testing prototypes, and working with vendors to ensure the quality of productions. This is an excellent position with a stable, growing company in the Minneapolis area.
Mechanical Engineer day-to-day activities may include:
- Using SolidWorks to create and design drawings to bring them to production-ready
- Work with vendors to ensure accuracy of the product meets their specifications
- Reinforce department goals by testing and evaluating prototypes before hitting production
- Review engineering drawings/designs to ensure quality
- A culture that emphasis your career development
- Industry leading PTO, flexibility, and health benefit options
- Stable company financials and clear vision and company direction
- Brilliant and creative-thinking coworkers who challenge each other to improve
You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree, Engineering Technology
- 5-8 years of engineering experience
- Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD and simulation
- Strong communication abilities