Careers: Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers
$46.76
Median Hourly Wage
8
Average Annual Openings
23
Near-term Retirements
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Information For Job Seekers
In this job, your typical duties would include:
- Analyzing data or information
- Making decisions & solving problems
- Getting information
- Updating and using relevant knowledge
- Identifying objects, actions, and events
Is this a good fit for you? Skills typically required:
- Active listening
- Complex problem solving
- Reading comprehension
- Science
- Critical thinking
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Short-Term Training:
- Electric Tech
- Pre-Engineering
- Electronics & Advanced Manufacturing
- Precision Machining Tech
Professional Certifications
- Engineer in Training
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
Experience in Related Occupations:
- Materials Scientists
- Nuclear Engineers
- Microsystems Engineers
- Chemical Engineers
- Fuel Cell Engineers
Opportunity Outlook (2022 -2032)
Current Jobs:
83
Projected Growth:
18% in Maine
Hires:
34
Information For Career Advisors
Hire and Train
An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is typically required for this occupation. Summer internships or cooperative learning is often required for graduation. With a Bachelor’s degree and 4-8 years of experience, workers can become certified by the State of Maine as a Licensed Engineer. From there, career progression can take multiple forms depending on the worker’s interests, prior experience, and skill attainment. To advance, workers need 5+ years within the role and to demonstrate leadership, experience, and capabilities.
Training
- Bachelor’s degree required
- No on-the-job training
- No work experience required
Requirements/Typical Entry Points
Short-Term Training:
- Electric Tech
- Pre-Engineering
- Electronics & Advanced Manufacturing
- Precision Machining Tech
Professional Certifications
- Engineer in Training
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
Experience in Related Occupations:
- Materials Scientists
- Nuclear Engineers
- Microsystems Engineers
- Chemical Engineers
- Fuel Cell Engineers
Workforce Snapshot
Current Jobs:
83
Projected Growth:
18% in Maine
Hires:
34
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