Mechanical engineering Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest branches of engineering. It is also referred to as the ‘mother’ branch of engineering Passing 10+2 with PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) is the first step you take towards becoming a professional mechanical engineer. To be eligible for a graduate programme (BE/BTech) in a college, you should have scored at least 50% marks and 60% for being eligible for IITs (Indian Institute of Technology) in 10+2 with PCM as subjects. After this, you can sit for various entrance examinations. Scope:- • Design: Professionals whose responsibility is to draft technical drawings, manually or with the aid of computers. • Production: Engineers who supervise the manufacturing of mechanical components and machines. • Analysis and testing: Engineers who analyse and test different types of machines and their parts to ensure that they function flawlessly. • Installation: Professionals who install machines and mechanical parts at the client location. • Maintenance: Engineers whose primary role is to ensure that machinery is working as per specifications. Top Companies 1. Automobile and auto part manufacturers 2. Aerospace industry 3. Various Government sector undertakings 4. Aviation companies 5. Steel plants 6. Thermal plants and gas turbine manufacturers 7. Air conditioning and refrigeration industry 8. Shipping industry 9. Engineering consultancies 10. Armed forces Job Prospect & Pay Packet :- Highly skilled mechanical engineers can easily command pay packets as high as Rs 40-45 lacs per annum
Posted on: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 08:25:53 +0000
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