HOW TO BECOME A MECHANICAL ENGINEER | CAREER IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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INTRODUCTION: There is no specific introduction anyone needs to give about Mechanical engineering. People say, mechanical engineers are the real heroes in the field of engineering. Are you looking forward to pursuing your career in Mechanical engineering? Read till the end to explore the opportunities in this field.
WHAT IS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING?
In a single line, everything that is involved in the manufacture of anything comes under Mechanical engineering. In this, there is work related to the design and production of mechanical systems and products. From bicycles to Ferrari cars to Humanoid robots, mechanical engineering is everywhere. Needless to say, it is one of the broadest engineering fields. Basically, it includes the designing of power producing machines. Mechanical engineers also design highly technological machines like elevators and escalators.
To become a mechanical engineer you need at least a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering like B.Tech. It includes courses in math’s, life science and physical science, engineering and design. In the study of mechanical engineering, there is more practical work for the students than theory work. You must also have some knowledge of physics and calculus.
B.E./B.Tech – 4 years
Generally, the bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is of (Big mistake: it is 4 years), .
COLLEGES FOR UNDERGRADUATION:
● IIT Delhi - Indian Institute Of Technology
● DTU - Delhi Technological University
● Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology
● IPU - Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
● IIT Bombay - Indian Institute Of Technology
● Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
● Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
● Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Integrated M.Tech – 5 years (B.tech + M.Tech)
There are some colleges and universities which provide 5 years plan in which you can get both bachelors and master’s degree.
GATE Examination : For entrance into IIT’s, NIT’s, IISc.
M.Tech- 2 years
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering is of 2 years which will help you to excel more in this field.
IISc courses: (M.E. and M.Sc(Engg.)) and Ph. D.
COLLEGES FOR POST GRADUATION:
● Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)
● Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
● Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)
● Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
● Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
● Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS-Pilani)
● Indian Institute of Technology – Banaras Hindu University (IIT-BHU)
● Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Guwahati)
● National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
● Indian School of Mines (ISM)
● National Institute of Technology, Surathkal
● Birla Institute of Technology.
After M.tech you can apply for Ph.D.
LIST OF PSU's:
● Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
● Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
● Coal India Limited (CIL)
● Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BPCL)
● Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
● National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
And many more! In fact, there are more than 200 Public sector units in India. They are best places to work and have been dream jobs for many graduates! My college senior, who is a mechanical engineer, got placed in Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) last year. Guess the package? It's a whopping pay of 18 lakh per annum! Not just the handsome salary it's about, but PSU's treat all their employees exceptionally well. No where on Earth, people could find such a beautiful work life balance, like they find here. To enter into this dream Land, students have to qualify GATE examination with decent scores.
TOP PRIVATE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COMPANIES
● The Boeing Company
● Apple
● Microsoft
● GE Aviation
● Ford motor company
● Tata Group
● Larsen & Tourbo (L&T)
● Ashok Leyland
● Godrej group
● JK group
SALARY:
● Architectural and Engineering Managers – Average salary is INR 70,000
● Drafters – Average salary is between INR 30,000
● Materials Engineers – Average salary is INR 30,000 – 35,000
● Mechanical Engineering Technicians – Range of average salary is between INR 45,000 – 50,000
● Natural Sciences Managers – Average salary is about INR 800000 – 10,00000
● Sales Engineers – Average salary is INR 20,000 – 25,000