What are Some Essential Skills that a Mechanical Engineer Should Learn

 Mechanical engineers main skill is to design, build and test mechanical devices such as tools, engines and machines. Mechanical engineers work in manufacturing industries, engineering services, research facilities, and the federal government.

A mechanical engineer should have hard skills along with soft skills including a solid understanding of industrial skills along with excellent computer skills because much of the time is spent on designing, simulation and testing. IIMT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING provides a holistic opportunity for MECHANICAL ENGINEERING students to develop not only in the theoretical approach of the subject analysis but also build the resilience for the students in the practical development by providing the latest CAD/CAM lab, SOLIDWORKS TO MATLAB practical approach. The mechanical domain needs to have at least these prerequisites in the field to develop and grow.

In the domain of soft skills such as strong analytical approach and effective communication skills. This is the reason that IIMT GROUP OF COLLEGES provide the training and research development abilities in the students for their overall development and proficiency.

Mechanical engineers need to be strong analytical thinkers and must able for solving problems raised by clients or their employer.

●      Analytical thinking

●      Analyze test results and adjust design if needed

●      Develop and test prototypes

●      Design mechanical device projects

●      Detail-oriented

●      Develop design calculations

●      Ensure designs meet legal guidelines and safety requirements

●      Identify potential design improvements

●      Knowledgeable in the machining and fabrication process

●      Perform equipment and system calculations

●      Product validation experience

●      Provide cost estimates for materials, equipment, and/or labor

●      Research materials for future design opportunities and usage

●      Sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals

●      Test building materials

●      Troubleshoot equipment to solve problems

●      Work to improve and maintain existing products 

Mechanical engineering entails developing and designing products, which range from batteries to electric generators to medical devices. Inventing products involves a great deal of creativity, as to figure out about how to bring projects home within challenging timeframes.

●      Work in 3D design (computer-aided design, or “CAD”)

●      Devise alternative mechanical structures

●      Develop new tools and systems to enhance production

●      Complete assigned tasks within time and budget restraints

●      Convert basic design information and requirements into working drawings

●      Create blueprints using CAD (computer-aided design)

●      Develop a scope and timeline for each project

●      Draft standards and geometric, dimension, & tolerancing (GD&T) specifications

●      Prepare designs and estimates

Holistically mechanical engineers need to be technical minded, able to demonstrate numerical scientific ability and have problem solving skills.

Engineering skills a mechanical engineer required are as follows:

●      Science

○      Physics

○      Chemistry

●      Mathematics

●      Programming

●      System Analysis

●      Fault Detection

●      Complex Problem Solving

●      Operations Analysis

●      Systems Evaluation

●      Engineering Design

●      Operation Monitoring

●      Service Orientation

Soft skills for mechanical engineer required for creating the balance between their theoretical and practical exposure are as follows:

●       Communication

●       Leadership

●       Team Work

●       Judgment and Decision Making

●       Critical Thinking

●       Time Management

●       Coordination

●       Negotiation

●       Active Listening

Mechanical Engineer’s job responsibilities depend on industry & size of the employer. However, responsibilities generally include based on mechanical engineer skills:

●      Project requirement assessment

●      Perform measurement of mechanical devices and components

●      Budget & deadline decision with client and project managers

●      Maintaining reliability and security of machines

●      Project-related research

●      Design for testing purpose

●      Material suggestions and supplier coordination

●      Testing, modifying & Re-testing

●      Making product designs using computer-aided design/ modeling software

●      Report preparation

●      Project Status reporting to the manager and client

●      Providing technical advice

●      Data interpretation and analysis

●      Fault Analysis and rectification

Typical Employers for Mechanical Engineers:

●      Boiler Manufacturers in India

●      The Civil Service (India)

●      R & D Organizations

●      Transport Companies

●      Construction Companies

●      Industrial Process Companies

●      Government Agencies

●      Mechanical Engineering Colleges ( If you have a passion to spread knowledge)

●      Self-Employment as a mechanical design engineer

Thus IIMT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING provides the overall holistic development in the students to create and strive for the better future ahead. As it is one of the top 10 engineering colleges along with the NBA and NAAC ACCREDITED College.