Mechanical Engineering:

Courses:

Industry Certificates:

Autodesk Fusion 360 Certified User Exam

End of Program Assessments:

Electrical/Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Work Environment:

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

How to become a Mechanical Engineer:

Recruiters and hiring managers typically seek candidates with at least a Bachelor's degree when filling this role.

Job Outlook:

There are 2,699 people currently employed as Mechanical Engineers with a potential for 492 new job openings in the next 5 years.

Pay:

The entry level salary in Kentucky's Statewide Areas, for Mechanical Engineers is $55,730 The median salary is $80,350 The salary for an experienced Mechanical Engineers is $122,850 The statewide entry level salary for all occupations is $22,980 The statewide median salary is $40,180

Other potentials jobs/statistics

Material Engineers:There are 321 people currently employed as Materials Engineers with a potential for 62 new job openings in the next 5 years.

Industrial Engineers:There are 5,457 people currently employed as Industrial Engineers with a potential for 1,237 new job openings in the next 5 years.