Global Career Mechanical Engineering

Broad study area- Engineering
Career- Mechanical Engineering

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Future growth indicators and Prospects-

Indicative salaries (per year) in the ‘country of study’ post-completion of degree

Study level	Starting salary UK (Per year in Pounds)	Starting salary Australia (Per year in Australian Dollars)	Starting salary Canada (Per year in Canadian Dollars)
After Bachelor’s degree	GBP 20,000-30,000	AUD 70,000- 80,000	CAD 50,000-55,000
After Master’s degree	GBP 35,000-50,000	AUD 80,000- 90,000	CAD 60,000-70,000

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Career Outcomes and Tasks

(performed by those pursuing career)

Determines production methods, tools and quality standards
Developing new approaches and tech in nano-technology and space research
Organises and directs line technicians
Design new mechanical system, testing, maintaining, manufacturing
Development of composite materials
Designs tools and parts of industrial machinery

Details about career

Knowledge- (theoretical or practical understanding of a subject or knowledge areas)

Knowledge area / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Engineering and technology

9 out of 10

Use engineering, science and technology to design and produce goods and services

Technical design

8 out of 10

Design techniques, tools, and principles used to make detailed technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

Technical design

8 out of 10

Design techniques, tools, and principles used to make detailed technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mathematics

8 out of 10

Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Mechanical

8 out of 10

Machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Physics

7 out of 10

The physical laws of matter, motion and energy, and how they interact through space and time

Skill- (soft skills, hard skills, domain-general, and domain-specific learnt skills)

Skill type / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Mathematics

7 out of 10

Using Maths to solve problems

Reading

7 out of 10

Reading a piece of information thoroughly

Operational analysis

6 out of 10

Grasping the needs and requirements of products and mechanics

Critical thinking

7 out of 10

Thinking about various problems along with their advantages and disadvantages

Active learning

7 out of 10

Implementing the learnings in their real lives to solve problems

Systems analysis

6 out of 10

Analysing the mechanism of how a system would functions and its effects of various aspects

Abilities- (physical and mental abilities: functional, personal traits, attitudes, and knowledge-based abilities)

Abilities / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Oral comprehension

7 out of 10

Gathering information from listening

Oral expression

7 out of 10

Ability to expression thoughts and ideas

Writing comprehension

6 out of 10

Read and understand what is being written

Mathematics

7 out of 10

Choose the right Maths method or formula to solve a problem

Problem spotting

6 out of 10

Noticing the minute changes that could cause problem in future

Deductive reasoning

7 out of 10

Using general rules to find answers or solve problems logically

Activities- (done on a regular basis in the job)

Activities / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Keeping your knowledge up-to-date

7 out of 10

Keeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas

Communicating within a team

6 out of 10

Giving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person

Collecting and organising information

6 out of 10

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or checking information or data

Thinking creatively

6 out of 10

Using your own ideas for developing, designing, or creating something new

Making decisions and solving problems

5 out of 10

Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems

Making sense of information and ideas

5 out of 10

Looking at, working with, and understanding data or information

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Designation(s) in the career-

Production engineer

Mechanical Design engineer

Design engineer

Marine engineer

Engineering manager

Product Development engineer

Manufacturing engineer

Mechanical Manager

Demands in the career-

(physical and social demands)

Work with people in group or teams
Be very exact or highly accurate
Telephonic conversation or face-to-face interaction with people
Make decisions to have a large impact on other people
Frequently make decisions that impact other people
Work to strict deadlines

Values of the career- (Achievement, Independence, Relationships, Support, Working conditions, Recognition)

Work values / How important is it?

Description

Independence

8 out of 10

Work alone and make decisions

Working conditions

7 out of 10

Job security and good working conditions

Achievement

8 out of 10

Results oriented

Recognition

8 out of 10

Advancement and the potential to lead

Support

7 out of 10

Supportive management that stands behind employees

Study options at UG level (Bachelor’s)-

Country	Entry requirements & pre-requisites	Range of yearly fees	Starting salaries respective countries
UK	Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects IELTS requirements: 6.5 overall, with no lower than 6.0 in any one component	GBP 40,000-50,000	GBP 50,000-60,000
Australia	Class 12th with 75% for CBSE and 80% for State Board TOEFL : 72 (With 18 in Speaking and Writing) IELTS : 6 (With 6.0 in Speaking and Writing) PTE : 50 (With 50 in Speaking and Writing)	AUD 70,500- 95,000	AUD 70,000-80,000
Canada	Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects TOEFL : 87 IELTS : 6.5	CAD 60,000-70,000	CAD 70,000-75,000

Names of degrees with specializations (Bachelor’s)-

UK

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Hons.)

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with industrial year (Hons.)

Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering

Australia

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Hons.)

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Hons.) (Specialization)

Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering

Canada

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering (co-op)

Study options at PG level (Master’s)-

Country	Entry requirements & pre-requisites	Program duration	Range of yearly fees	Starting salaries respective countries
UK	Bachelor’s in the similar field IELTS: 7.5 TOEFL: 107	1 year	GBP 20,000-30,000	GBP 60,000-70,000
Australia	65% average in bachelor’s TOEFL – 94 IELTS - 7.0 PTE – 50	2 years	AUD 30,000-40,000	AUD 90,000-1,00,000
Canada	Bachelor’s in the similar field IELTS- 7.0 TOEFL- 93 MELAB- 85	2 years	CAD 50,000-60,000	CAD 60,000-75,000