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Skills & Qualities of a Mechanical Engineer

A mechanical engineer is an engineering professional who researches, designs and tests a variety of mechanical parts or systems. This can include manufacturing systems or mechanisms to assist in processes and functionality of a manufacturing environment or product. These professionals can design everything from small mechanisms such as watch parts to large mechanical machines.

Knowlaged in Mechanicl Work

Most engineering educational programs include two years of general engineering, followed by two years of a specialized engineering discipline resulting in a bachelor's degree. Mechanical engineering occupations require at least a bachelor's degree of mechanical engineering, BSME. Employment opportunities may increase for mechanical engineers who obtain the Professional Engineer license which is administered by the National Society of Professional Engineers. Some states incorporate this credential into their engineer licensing requirements. This license is also highly recognized by employers.