" To educate and prepare individuals for leadership in industry,
government, and educational institutions; to advance the knowledge
base of the mechanical engineering profession and to influence
the future directions of the mechanical engineering education and
practice."
Mechanical Engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies
the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design,
manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch
of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and
mechanical power for the design, production, and operation of machines
and tools. It is one of the oldest and broadest disciplines.
The engineering
field requires an understanding of core concepts including mechanics,
kinematics, thermo-dynamics, material science, and structural analysis.
Mechanical engineers use these core principles along with tools like computer-aided engineering and product
lifecycle management to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, heating
and cooling systems, transport systems, aircraft, watercraft, robotics, medical devices and more.
Career Prospects
Mechanical Engineering finds applications in all fields of technology. They could work in many industries including
private or public sector industries of various types, and their work varies by industry and function. With the rapid
rate of expansion in the industrial sector, the employment potential for mechanical engineers is very high.