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what is mechnical engineering and


pushpdant 28th Mar, 2017
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None 28th Mar, 2017

Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering branches and hence, one of the most preferred one by the engineering aspirants.

The basic concepts of this field of engineering include mechanics,kinematics,thermodynamics, materials science, structural analysis, and electricity.

There are several other fields which are interrelated with that of mechanical engineering such as aerospace engineering, metallurgical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering and chemical engineering.

For a Mechanical Engineer, the role is spread across various fields of the Manufacturing sector. The job profiles or the roles of the Mechanical Engineers range in the Research & Development, Production, Design, Analysis and Testing, Installation and Maintenance.

The demand for the Mechanical Engineering jobs is high in India and abroad. The popular and most common industries where a Mechanical Engineer can be employed are Thermal Power Plants, Oil & Petroleum Plant, Electronics Industry, Aerospace, Shipping Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry to name a few.

Scope & Opportunities of Mechanical Engineering

Graduates can work in the automotive, aerospace, chemical, computer, communication, paper, power generation and almost all manufacturing industries. Mechanical engineers also work in maintenance and service profiles in all industries. Also they can choose teaching profession in universities and colleges.

Top Recruiters

BHEL, BPCL, DRDO. Indian Oil, GAIL, NTPC, ashok Leyland, Honda, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki etc.

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