58,928 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs Nationwide
Mechanical design engineers design and improve upon mechanical systems and their individual parts. They also manage and oversee the construction and repair of those systems.
Skillset: Mechanical design engineers need strong problem solving skills. They also need a background in mathematics and the sciences, particularly physics and chemistry. Since mechanical design engineers interact frequently with others, communication skills are a must.
Education: A degree in mechanical engineering is required to become a mechanical design engineer. While most employers only require a bachelor's degree, there are a few that require a master's degree. It is also necessary to acquire a license to practice as a mechanical design engineer; requirements vary by state.
Career Path: A career in mechanical engineering starts with a desire to problem solve and a knack for designing mechanical solutions. A college degree will help to prepare a person to enter the workforce, and upon proving one's capabilities, many mechanical design engineers enter management positions where they supervise a team of engineers and technicians that completes many different projects.
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