Mechanical Engineer
Design components, machines, systems or processes using engineering principles.
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What's it like to be a Mechanical Engineer?
The work of Mechanical Engineers involves creating new technology using engineering, physics, mathematics and materials science. Examples of these technologies are found in the generation, distribution, and use of energy, the automation of manufacturing systems, the designing of machines, and solving environmental problems. Their work is useful in a wide range of fields such as design, automation, ergonomics, acoustics, aerospace, human health, biotechnology, nanotechnology, manufacturing, robotics, automotive and cybersecurity. Since Mechanical Engineers are concerned with creating objects or systems that are better and more efficient, they need to know how to work with people, data, ideas, and economics. Successful mechanical engineers are versatile and creative with strong analysis, problem solving, communication and collaboration skills.
Tasks and duties
- Performing problem analysis to determine mechanical system needs.
- Finding optimum solutions.
- Exercising project management processes.
- Collaborating with other engineers and development teams.
- Developing and testing models.
- Investigating product failures and conferring with maintenance teams.
- Estimating costs and submitting bids for projects.
Mechanical Engineers make sure that the new technologies they create are environmentally sound, sustainable, and meet safety standards. So they conduct research and develop tests to meet these needs. They also study the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of the designs they create.
How to become a Mechanical Engineer
To become a Mechanical Engineer, you need a degree in mechanical engineering and a Graduate Engineer certificate. To improve your credentials and opportunities, you can seek Professional Engineer certification by the Board of Engineering Malaysia.
- Complete a bachelor in mechanical engineering (BEng Mechanical Engineering). The Board of Engineering Malaysia requires four years of undergraduate education to merit a Professional Engineer certification.
- Register as a Graduate Engineer with the Board of Engineering Malaysia. This allows you to practise engineering in the country.
- Gain work experience. You need at least three years of work experience before applying for Professional Engineer certification.
- Get certified as a Professional Engineer by the Board of Engineering Malaysia. To do this, you need to pass the Professional Assessment Examination (PAE). This certificate is renewed annually.
- Choose from several engineering careers in automotive, industrial machinery, robotics, and manufacturing. You can also become a Materials Engineer or a Project Engineer.
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Nov 2022
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
The good things
job satisfaction when you are able to find the solution through technical, experience and knowledge base approached.
The challenges
Sometimes answer require days of effort and you have nothing to refer online or elsewhere
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