A Look at Modern-day Mechanical Engineering Jobs

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Do nuts, bolts and screws awake the curious cat in you? Be it the mechanics of a simple toy to automobiles, are you driven to find out how they work? If yes, you would have either considered the profession of a mechanical engineer or most likely, already be one.


Working as a mechanical engineer in the Philippines today has a wide and exciting scope, across all sectors of the engineering field. You can be involved in technological innovations, designing, testing, manufacturing, and even sales of products and services. Your job roles can be involved in any engineering sector you choose - aerospace, automotive, chemical, construction, electronics, metal industries, and even in finance and management.

Typically, mechanical engineers are involved in the designing, building and repairing of machines and tools. They are also part of probing into the mechanical faults with machinery and hence, finding ways to improve the manufacture and production process.

Apart from this, you can work as a consultant or researcher for a manufacturing giant now. This involves using your knowledge and expertise as a mechanical engineer in the manufacturing of various equipment devices, or having you on board to work in research labs for technological innovations in mechanical engineering. You can help regulate safety standards in the designing and manufacturing of equipment as well as provide hands-on experimental work in research.

A similar role associated with mechanical research techniques is that of a materials engineer.

As a materials engineer, your work would revolve around analyzing, testing and production of new materials. You would conduct tests, troubleshoot, monitor performance, ensure quality control and document the processes. As you move up to senior positions, you would help train other technicians and lab workers. And all through your development curve, you must be up-to-date on the latest industry trends and developments.

Another field now associated with mechanical engineering backgrounds is that of patents and trademarks. Surprised? Suppose there has been an engineering invention. How do you decide who it officially belongs to? You get it registered right? In order to understand the various kinds of engineering inventions and to decide whether it is worthy of being patented, it requires someone who is familiar with engineering as well as patent laws. Such a professional is called a patent law expert, with a background in mechanical engineering.

The skills and qualities found in a mechanical engineer can sometimes be used for career options that may not be related to their original field. These skills are mathematical skills, analytical thinking, logical reasoning and the ability for complex problem-solving. These are traits that come in handy in finance and sales which deal with large numbers and statistical data. Therefore, you have a wider range of opportunities to consider with your mechanical engineering degree than you would have thought.

With such a varied and interesting set of options to choose from, mechanical engineering jobs have come to play an important role across many sectors in the Philippines. Having taken a clearer view of the options available today, it is for you to decide what suits your skills the best.

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