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Popular Career Options in Mechanical Engineering December 21, 2022

Popular Career Options in Mechanical Engineering

The world today is pooled up with automated systems everywhere. Almost all sectors have turned automated with advanced equipment, machinery, and much more. All these automation have turned possible with the helping hands of mechanical engineers.

Mechanical engineering, the sub-stream of the engineering sector, has a massive craze among students who aspire to become engineers. Compared with other engineering streams, mechanical engineering has been constantly in demand for many decades. It is because of the new and upgraded automation that happens every day at various corners of the globe.

Mechanical engineering has a wide range of career options all over the world. In this article, let us dig deep into mechanical engineering and its career scope.

Brief About Mechanical Engineering:

Mechanical engineering is one of the facets of the engineering sector that deals with the design, manufacture, and operation of machinery and instruments. Mechanical engineering is a technically sound engineering field that is a part of almost all the other fields.

For example, electrical fields require specific equipment and instruments. These instruments are manufactured by machines that mechanical engineers design. Another example would be the healthcare sector. The healthcare sector uses a lot of instruments for diagnosing and treating patients, such as MRI, X-Ray, etc. Again these instruments are designed and constructed by mechanical engineers.

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Courses under Mechanical Engineering:

The mechanical engineering stream has courses ranging from Diploma level to Postgraduate level. Here we have given an outline of these courses in ascending order.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering:

Students with enough confidence and clarity to pursue their career in the mechanical engineering branch can directly opt for a Diploma in Mechanical engineering course after high school. This course is a strong foundation where mechanical engineering concepts will be taught from scratch.

Eligibility criteria: Students who have completed 1oth can pursue Diploma. Students who have completed 12th with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects can make a lateral entry in the Diploma course.

Intermediate Courses in Mechanical Engineering:

These intermediate courses are not Undergraduate courses, but these courses will be an add-on to the resume for better job opportunities in the mechanical field. Here is a list of certain short-term courses that will be a boon for the job search in the future:

  1. CAD/CAM Training
  2. Ansys
  3. ADCNC
  4. Pro/E
  5. CNC Training
  6. Unigraphics
  7. RADIOSS Training
  8. Fire & safety course
  9. Hypermesh training
  10. Boiler operation training

Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering:

There are certain Post diploma or Advanced diploma courses in mechanical engineering as follows:

  • Advanced Diploma in Tools designing
  • Advanced Diploma in Mechatronics and Robotics designing
  • Advanced Diploma in Thermodynamics

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering:

After completing secondary education, students interested in mechanical engineering can opt for B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering. It is an Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering.

This degree educated students about mechanical engineering, techniques, and theorems involved in designing any instruments or machinery, methodologies used in manufacturing, parameters to be considered while finalizing the materials for manufacturing, and so on.

Eligibility criteria: Students who have completed 10+2 in any board with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects can join B Tech Mechanical engineering. Students who have completed a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering can opt for lateral entry for a B.Tech degree.

M.Tech courses in Mechanical Engineering:

Following the B Tech Mechanical Engineering, there is a broad range of Postgraduate courses that specialize in various aspects of mechanical engineering. A few Master's courses for B.Tech Mechanical graduates are listed here.

  • M.Tech in Automobile Engineering
  • M.Tech in Robotics
  • M.Tech in Mechatronics
  • M.Tech in Manufacturing Engineering
  • M.Tech in Production Engineering

Scope of Mechanical Engineering:

As mentioned above, every engineering field depends on mechanical engineering for its smooth running. Mechanical engineering is a branch of engineering that has career opportunities all over the world.

Multiple sectors recruit mechanical engineers for the betterment of the firms and companies. Some of the domains where mechanical engineers are in constant demand are as follows:

Aerospace Industry:

The aerospace industry concentrates on designing and manufacturing airplane and flight-related products. This industry keeps requiring a lot of innovations in manufacturing its components, and mechanical engineers always ideate these innovations.

Automobile Industry:

Every day new models of bikes, scooters, cars, trucks, and so on are being launched in the automobile industry. Mechanical engineers are the masterminds behind the technical development of such unique upgraded automobile models.

Railway sector:

The railway sector is one of the vast sectors with many customers, i.e., passengers travelling via them. Mechanical engineers carry out the manufacturing of railway coaches, train engines, and so on.

Thermal industry:

The electrical engineering department constructed multiple thermal power plants worldwide, especially in India. In such cases, there is a massive requirement for boilers and much more equipment designed by mechanical engineers. Mechanical engineers aid in the production and maintenance of those setups.

Robotics industry:

The most fascinating developing new field in the current progressive field is robotics. Robotics involves creativity, designing, and producing robots that serve a multitude of purposes, and it is achieved with the help of mechanical engineers.

Mechanical Engineering Fields:

New mechanical engineering fields are emerging day by day. Here is a list of the latest mechanical engineering fields blooming prosperously.

  1. Natural gas engineering
  2. Mechatronics
  3. Pipeline engineering
  4. Control systems engineering
  5. Rocket engineering
  6. Glass engineering
  7. Tire engineering

Career in Mechanical Engineering in India:

India is the hub for almost all the technological innovations in the world. An enormous number of companies have established their platforms in India. It is because of the well-qualified engineers in our country. Mechanical engineers have the following career opportunities in India.

  1. Automotive engineer
  2. Control and instrumentation engineer
  3. Material science engineer
  4. Nuclear engineer
  5. Maintenance Engineer
  6. CAD Technician
  7. Mining engineer
  8. Acoustics engineer
  9. Robotics development manager
  10. Product manufacturing engineer
  11. Powertrain engineer
  12. Instrumentation engineer

There are a lot of opportunities for mechanical engineers in India. Mechanical engineering is a massive pillar in the job sector all over the globe.

Also Read- Top career options after a degree in Mechanical Engineering

TOMS College of Engineering and Polytechnic:

TOMS College of Engineering is one of the top-notch engineering colleges approved by AICTE, New Delhi. It is located in Kottayam, Kerala, and successfully retains its position as one of the best engineering colleges in Kerala.

TOMS College provides Mechanical Engineering courses at the Diploma and B.Tech levels. Diploma courses in TOMS are affiliated with the Directorate of Technical Education, Kerala. B.Tech courses in TOMS are affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University(KTU).

This college aims to develop worthy engineers who excel in all aspects of their careers. It takes the utmost step in enriching the knowledge of the students.

Mechanical Engineering Courses Offered by TOMS:

TOMS College of Engineering and Polytechnic has a Diploma and B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

Diploma in mechanical engineering as a fee structure of ₹11,250 per sem for the Government quota and ₹18,750 for the Management Quota. In addition, a special fee of ₹1,250 is applicable for both quotas.

B.tech course fee varies from ₹5,000 to ₹17,500 per semester depending upon the +2 mark or KEAM score.

Eligibility Criteria to Join TOMS:

Diploma:

  • The student should have completed SSLC or equivalent examination
  • The student should be at least 16 years of age.
  • For lateral entry, the student should have completed +2 with the science group.

B.Tech:

  • The student should have completed HSC or equivalent examination
  • The student should be at least 17 years of age.
  • The student should have completed a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering for lateral entry.

Choose TOMS. But Why?:

  • TOMS ranks 2nd among the private Engineering colleges in Kerala and 8th among all the Engineering colleges in Kerala.
  • Faculties are highly qualified with immense knowledge in the mechanical field.
  • Instruments, equipment, machinery, and laboratories are well-maintained for hands-on training.
  • Excelling students are provided with placement opportunities after the degree.
  • Excellent library with traditional books and digital facilities.
  • Well-maintained transport facilities and hostel facilities.

Conclusion:

The world strives for a lot of upgrades and advancements with each passing minute. As many new technologies are developed, the need for the much more advanced version never ceases. Mechanical engineering is the pillar of support and the point of origination for most innovations. So mechanical engineering is an evergreen field that always has a job value anywhere in the world.

So, if you wish to become a successful mechanical engineer with prompt knowledge and broad exposure to the field, then the best choice of college is TOMS College of Engineering and Polytechnic.

We at TOMS always welcome talented minds and provide the best support for a triumphant future.

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