Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest branches of engineering. It is also referred to as the ‘mother’ branch of engineering. Another appealing feature of mechanical engineering is that the application base of this field of study is extremely broad and diverse. Almost all inventions during the ancient period and a vast majority in the modern era are direct contributions of one or the other application of mechanics.
Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of engineering, physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the design, production and operation of machines and tools. It is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines.
The engineering field requires an understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, structural analysis, basic electrical, electronics and computer simulation in machine design. Mechanical engineers use these core principles along with tools like computer-aided engineering, and product lifecycle management to design, analyse and manufacture plants, industrial equipment and machinery, heating and cooling systems, transport systems, various consumer goods, aircraft, watercraft, robotics, medical devices, weapons and others.
JOB PROFILE
Since mechanical engineering is the broadest of all engineering fields, the job prospects on offer for skilled mechanical engineers are aplenty and unending. Mechanical engineers are required to design, test, manufacture, install, operate and maintain a wide array of machines and mechanical systems that are used in countless industries. These professional can find employment both in the government and private sector undertaking. Major industries that employ mechanical engineers include automobiles, space research, aeronautical, energy and utilities, air conditioning, bio-mechanical industry. Other major employers include giant manufacturing plants, air conditioning and refrigeration industry, turbine manufacturing plants, oil and gas exploration and refining industries and the agricultural sector.
These engineers can also hold high managerial positions in government as well as private sector organisations according to their field of expertise and educational qualifications.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Our graduates can enter the various traditional manufacturing industries like: Automobiles, aviation, shipping, aerospace, power plants and machinery manufacturing, etc.,
Our graduates can perform in various disciplines like:
Drafting/ Designer/ Analyst/ Meteorologist/ Simulation/ Testing on machine/ R&D/ Production/ Installation/ Maintenance etc.
ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
Students can specialize in their area of interest through the Master degree and Research Programs.