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    GHASSAN MOHAMMED SALMAN

    SEC : C5

    1414800

    TEAM :1

    Assignment 1 :

    MEMBER : 2
    Engineering The Profession
    2015 / 10 / 25

    Engineering The profession

    :Abstract
    It is great honour and privilege for me .This
    assignment will be joined to IE201 Course ( Introduction to
    Engineering Design ) . This is my first

    assignment in

    concept and I hope it will be helpful for me to achieve


    knowledge and awareness about my engineering field in
    order to realize the comprehension needed in to create
    engineering ideas and logical strategies which enable me
    to present topic scientifically and make research about
    subject concludes with best solutions found. The main
    purpose of doing this assignment is to discuss, explain and
    make analytical study about mechanical engineering . I
    have started writing with an introduction to knowledge
    and sciences , then an overview about engineering with its
    disciplines.

    After

    that,

    wrote

    about

    mechanical

    engineering and how does it really affect on the other


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    engineering fields. At the end of this assignment I think


    there will be good explanation about what do exactly the
    mechanical engineering interest in, and what is the kind
    of works do the

    mechanical engineers do? And getting

    known the importance of mechanical engineering and its


    applied sciences in different industrial
    dynamical operations,

    ways on the

    machinery, and designing tools

    .Therefore, I collected precious information that may


    correct some wrong ideas about mechanical engineering ,
    I hope you will enjoy reading this assignment and discover
    the secrets of mechanical engineering world .

    :Introduction

    Technical acumen alone is insufficient for engineering


    career success. Soft skills play an increasingly important
    role in differentiating STEM. professionals for employment
    and advancement . In the day-to-day work of engineers
    and technical specialists, soft skills are as important as
    technical skills. These skills, or emotional intelligence, are
    often not learned in school and enable professionals to
    navigate smoothly and effectively through a wide variety
    of social and professional situations with a wide variety of
    people. Such skills include communication, cooperation,
    creativity, leadership, and organization[1].

    Mechanical Engineering is one of the largest, broadest,


    and oldest engineering disciplines. In fact, mechanical
    engineers use the principles of energy, materials, and

    mechanics to design and manufacture machines and


    devices of all types. They create the processes and
    systems that drive technology and industry. It is also
    based on the mechanics of motion and the transfer of
    energy from one form to another or one place to another.
    Mechanics includes fluids, ranging from still water to
    hypersonic gases flowing around a space vehicle; it
    involves the motion of anything from a particle to a
    machine or complex structure. The field is notable for
    emphasizing versatility. A mechanical engineering

    is an

    excellent foundation for work in other fields. Some


    mechanical engineers work on medical problems, such as
    the mechanics of bones and joints, or the fluid dynamics
    of the circulatory system. Mechanical engineers deal with
    economic issues, from the cost of a single component, to
    the economic impact of a manufacturing plant. M.E.'s can
    be

    found

    in

    sales

    ,engineering

    management,

    and

    corporate management. Versatility is a decided asset in a


    world that is undergoing constant economic, political,
    industrial, and social change[2].
    The social skills that important like solving problems ,
    communication , working cooperatively and collaboratively
    , modeling and quality .
    Mechanical engineers work on teams responsible for
    developing a wide range of products and systems
    including, for example, space shuttle vehicles, aircraft of
    all sizes and shapes, automobiles, turbines, pumps, power
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    plants, and factories .Virtually any machine or process you


    can think of has benefited from the influence of a
    mechanical engineer.
    Everyday conveniences such as refrigeration, microwave
    cooking, high-fidelity sound reproduction, transportation,
    communication,

    and

    copying

    are

    affordable

    largely

    because mechanical and other engineers worked together


    to make it happen. Mechanical engineers are in demand
    now, and projections for the future suggest a long-term
    need for professionals in this specialty[3].
    Engineers could face problems during this work . As a
    mechanical engineer, you develop a bike lock or an
    aircraft carrier, a childs toy or a hybrid car engine, a
    wheelchair or a sailboat in other words, just about
    anything you can think of that involves a mechanical
    process, whether its a cool, cutting-edge product or a life
    saving medical device. They also work on power-using
    machines

    such

    as

    refrigeration

    and

    air-conditioning

    equipment, machine tools, material handling systems,


    elevators and escalators, industrial production equipment,
    and robots used in manufacturing. Mechanical engineers
    also design tools that other engineers need for their work.
    In addition, mechanical engineers work in manufacturing
    or agriculture production, maintenance, or technical sales;
    many become administrators or managers. Additionally ,
    mechanical engineers are able to work on specialization
    functions such as applied mechanics, fluids mechanics,
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    heat

    transfer

    energy

    conversion

    HVAC

    ( thermodynamics ) ,mechanical design, instrumentation,


    control system, engines and power plant, pollution control,
    biomechanics and electromechanical operations.

    FIGURES 1: It shows that mountain mover


    scraper moved four times as much earth
    conventional machines which
    required a
    tracker and two operators .
    Mechanical Engineering projects are based on a given set
    of assumptions, specifications, and defined variables.
    Career planning starts out the same way, but life seldom
    runs along a predictable path. In reality, change actually
    becomes a constant, coming from many directionscustomers, economic and monetary policy, global markets
    and

    overseas

    competition,

    required job skills.


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    company

    priorities,

    and

    All can affect what your job consists of, and where, when,
    and for how long you do that job. Working mechanical
    engineers stress the importance of a positive, flexible,
    forward-looking attitude, of being prepared for the next
    job, whatever and wherever that may be. They speak of
    how networking and professional contacts have enabled
    them to turn downsizing, layoffs, and gaps between
    projects into positive job changes. As difficult as these
    potential

    occurrences

    might

    seem,

    they

    are

    also

    significant opportunities to redirect and energize one's


    career .
    Generally, There is no typical time for most Mechanical
    Engineering's projects are multi-disciplinary organizational
    efforts often involving scores of people inside and outside
    the company. Project life cycles call for different skills and
    people at different times. The issues and challenges startoff numerous and evolve throughout the project. It is
    difficult to characterize a typical time under these
    circumstances. No engineer can work alone. Engineering is
    a team professional

    sport. Some projects will turn over

    and finalize in a week, some in three months or a year,


    and projects may run concurrently. Workload can change
    as a project advances or encounters obstacles. Diversity
    and challenge are among the things that mechanical
    engineers like about their work.

    : Companies hire mechanical engineers


    .Saudi Aramco Company .Saudi Arabic biochemical company ( SABIC ) .Saudi Electricity Company .Saudi National Water Desalination Company .Petra Engineering industries Company

    . Saudi International Petrochemical Company ( SIPCHIM ) -

    : Salaries and the number of mechanical engineers


    I have tried hard to get sufficient and static approved
    studies about salaries and number of mechanical
    engineers specially in KSA , but in spite of that I did all my
    best by looking for some information nearly to the topic
    above , fortunately I got some important scientific
    statistics and researches in USA. It says that According to
    the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, mechanical engineers
    hold about 227,000jobs. This represents 15.1% of the 1.5
    million jobs held by engineers in the U.S. Mechanical
    engineers are capable of working in a wide variety of
    industry sectors, and new technologies will create
    industries that don't exist today. Your opportunities are
    determined by education, your interests and attitudes,
    and the contacts that you make. According to an ASME
    Career Path Survey, about half of mechanical engineering
    were employed in the original equipment industries. The
    next largest industry sector was nonmanufacturing
    employers, followed by process industries. About 60% of
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    mechanical engineering graduates say that they find jobs


    through their campus placement office, while some
    conduct their own job search, particularly where
    specialized interests are involved. You may be interested
    in a company that doesn't do much campus recruiting,
    and some companies have simply cut back on campus
    interviews you have to reach out to them. Finally, you
    devise a marketing message and focus on the most
    appropriate customers, or in this case, employers. Think of
    the things that most interest you, target companies that
    do those things, be persistent, and follow through on
    leads. Presenting yourself effectively is a big part of
    getting hired. Try to anticipate what the employer's needs
    are, and what information you should provide to address
    those needs. Earnings for engineers vary significantly by
    specialty, industry, and education. Even so, as a group,
    engineers earn some of the highest average starting
    salaries among those holding bachelor's degrees.
    According the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
    Statistics, the median income for mechanical engineers is
    $69,850. According to a 2009 salary survey by the
    National Association of Colleges and Employers,
    mechanical engineering graduates saw one of the highest
    rose increases of the engineering disciplines. Their
    average salary offer rose 5.7 percent to $54,695, pushed
    along by a good number of offers from aerospace
    manufacturers who extended an average offer of $56,382
    to mechanical engineering grads.

    :Experience counts
    Without adjusting for inflation, mechanical engineers
    with 10 years of experience reported a 106% salary gain,
    while those with 15 years of experience reported a 249%
    difference between their starting and current salary.

    :Job market
    I think there is no doubt to say that mechanical
    engineering is commonly known worldwide as the most
    important field of engineering because it called the basic
    source of Engineering mother of engineering. From first
    day work, evaluate your options within the company,
    looking for interesting work and good career-building
    assignments. Find out where that work is located, and
    what you must do to position yourself for opportunities.
    You must take steps to manage your own career. Be
    constantly on the lookout for more experienced advisors
    and mentors. Carefully make management aware of your
    capabilities and interests and illustrate how you think you
    can benefit the company in a new assignment. This must
    be done as a result of a serious examination of yourself
    and the needs of the company in that order and by
    keeping your eye on the big picture of where the company
    is headed. What if your current employer cannot move you
    into more desirable work? Wellplanned and timely job
    changes are part of the mechanical engineers' career
    strategy for broadening one's experience and advancing in
    position, responsibility, and salary. Most mechanical
    engineers gain an understanding of their field and true
    interests in their very early career experiences. There is a
    dramatic increase in job changes in years 3 to 5, with
    related salary gains, a mechanical engineer has career
    options that extend to other fields. A mechanical
    engineering
    education
    develops
    critical
    thinking,
    organizational and problem solving abilities that translate
    well to fields as diverse as business and management,
    law, information technologies, and medicine. The
    combination of an engineering education with one's
    personal interests and talents can result in almost any
    career path[4].

    :Conclusion
    At the end of this research, I have noticed that my
    knowledge about a lot of engineering disciplines and in
    particular Mechanical Engineering has increased. Now, I
    know what is Engineering and Mechanical Engineering as I
    came across their definitions and general information
    about them. I have explored something new for me called
    Professional Society which I have never heard about and I
    know now how important it is for ME in particular. I have
    also learned about searching and looking for reliable
    information from the internet, people who are expert in
    the field, books and so on. After finishing this research, I
    have realized that I had a lot of misunderstanding of what
    ME is. I thought that ME is a field which deals only with
    tangible materials and has no relation to economy and
    even making decisions and solving problems. Moreover, I
    will work very hard to achieve a higher level of education
    in this semester.

    Reference:
    [ 1 ] news.thomasnet.com/.../5-must-have-soft-skills-forengi..
    [ 2 ] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_engineering) .
    [ 3 ] Jobs www.me.iastate.edu
    [ 4 ] http://www.saudieng.sa/aboutCouncil/Pages/bref.aspx

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