2. Important aspects
designing and constructing machines that
make everything from jet airplanes to
chocolate bars to clothing.
We take scientific principles and theories and
apply them to practical, real-world situations
3. 5 main duties of this job
Design machines and products using
computer-aided design (CAD) software
Meet with managers and other engineers to
discuss the expectations for the new machine
Oversee the manufacture, operation, and
maintenance of the machines they create
Test and repair machines when necessary
Answer clients’ questions about machinery
4. Working conditions
Long hours 9-10 a days or 45-50 hours a week
Noisy factories or clean offices with
computers
5. earning
Most mechanical engineers earn somewhere
between $40,000 to $130,000 a
year, depending on their experience and level
of expertise. The highest salaries tend to be
reserved for design specialists and those who
have reached the level of supervisor or
manager. In some cases these engineers can
earn upwards of $130,000 a year.
6. education
High school students interested in pursuing a career
in mechanical engineering should take courses in
math, science, and English.
A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is
usually the minimum educational requirement to
work in this field. However, a degree in a closely
related discipline, such as electrical
engineering, may be acceptable as well. A master’s
degree or a PhD may be required for more senior
positions or for advanced research and development
jobs.
7. Extended education
Many universities across Canada offer
programs in mechanical engineering.
Bachelor’s degree programs take 4 years to
complete. Master’s degrees usually take
about 1 or 2 years more, and then PhDs take
4 or 5 more years after that.
8. Level 1
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Member-In-
Training (MIT)
Earnings : 40,000 to $60,000 a year
Requirements : Bachelor’s degree in
mechanical engineering or a related field
Responsibilities : Testing machines and
consumer products; analyzing the results of
those tests; helping senior-level mechanical
engineers with the design of new machines.
9. Level 2
Professional Engineer (P.Eng)
Earnings : $60,000 to $90,000 a year
Requirements: • Several years of experience as
an EIT or MIT Successful completion of the P.Eng
licensing exam Possibly a master’s degree in a
specialized area of mechanical engineering
Responsibility: Thinking up new ideas for
machines and processes; designing new
machines; overseeing the work of junior
designers.
10. Level 3
Supervisor
Earning: $85,000 to $130,000 a year
Requirements: • Several years of experience
as a mechanical engineer Possibly further
education in business administration.
Responsibilities: Coordinating projects;
contributing to new designs; managing other
engineers; setting schedules; handling
administrative duties.
11. Level 4
Engineer manager
Earning: $90,000 to $150,000 a year
Requirements: • Many years of experience as a
mechanical engineer Possibly further education
in business administration and/or management.
Responsibilities: Working on strategic
development; evaluating new design concepts;
overseeing the activities of several different
departments; budgeting; taking care of
administrative duties.
12. Why I choose This job
I chose this job because I like working with my
hands, I enjoy taking things apart seeing how
they operate.
I like dealing with machinery, computers etc.
