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Think of your favorite device. Think of any device. Think of just about any of your possessions and I would be willing to bet that somewhere down the line a Mechanical Engineer was crucial in its creation. MechanicalEngineering is considered to be the broadest of all Engineering disciplines. Anything from a wrench to a rocket ship has been designed by Mechanical Engineers. So maybe as you assumed, a Mechanical Engineer is a pretty crucial job in today's world. There is a steady demand for these Engineers. As scientific knowledge advances and new opportunities emerge, Engineers need to be there to apply new findings and integrate them into technology. A Mechanical Engineer's job is mostly done in an office setting. Most of the job is done on a computer using a 3-D design program that allows for a product to be completely virtually rendered prior to manufacturing. Then from the 3-D rendering, schematics can be made in order to manufacture all parts from the design. Even if different manufacturers make only specific parts, when all parts are brought together they will be able to be properly assembled as long as the schematics are followed. Mechanical Engineers have been known to work on projects solo but it is certainly not out of the ordinary to work in teams. Multiple Mechanical Engineers can be grouped together in order to complete a task. Usually there is a deadline on projects and literally thousands of parts can need to be designed for a project. This group of Mechanical Engineers can be part of an even larger group of Engineers all collaborating on the same project. Feedback from Electrical Engineers is necessary if there are electrical components. The product needs to be designed in a way that allows the Electrical Engineers room. Feedback from Manufacturing or Industrial Engineers may come into play. These Engineers are the ones that design the manufacturing process. They may suggest certain materials or even design modifications in order to quicken the manufacturing process. All these Engineers may work with a designer or artist of some sort. For example, when designing a car an artist may draw the outer shell of the car. Then it is up to the Engineers to fit all the necessary parts inside of the model.

As for me, I am student at North Dakota State University studying Mechanical Engineering. I have been striving for an Engineering job ever since I heard that such a job actually exists. It was back in the seventh grade. My classmates and I took a career aptitude test and my results mentioned Engineering. At the time I had no idea what that was and all that I really wanted from my future job was something challenging that makes a decent amount of money. Naturally I was leaning towards being a doctor, but then I started reading about Engineers. The median income for a Mechanical Engineer is about $80,000 per year. So that covered my money concerns. I also found some of the personalitytraits associated with engineers were logical, inventive, curious, impersonal, and creative. My hobbies even reflected those keyword. I have had a passion for drawing, painting, building, and learning my entire life up to that point and I have had a passion for them ever since. I am now just a year or two short of a degree in Mechanical Engineering. My excitement about finally reaching my childhood dream job has only increased each passing year.

I hope this was useful information to those wanting to know more about Mechanical Engineering. I just want to say that for those thinking about giving it a shot that a Mechanical Engineering job requires a Bachelor's degree and the degree itself is very math and physics heavy. Having critical thinking skills is the most important, followed by math skills. The degree is tough to get, but the job waiting for you is worth it as long as you enjoy a mental challenge and a well lined pocketbook.