18/3/2016

Communication skills
Engineers sometimes have an image of being solitary or introverted, but in
reality they spend much of their time working with clients and colleagues.
Verbal and written communication skills are vital to function effectively in a
team, and to write reports and technical guides explaining their projects.

Up-to-Date knowledge
The engineering field is constantly evolving, and by the time students
complete a doctoral program, they have a deep understanding of classic
mechanical engineering concepts, as well as the latest techniques and tools
that are moving the field forward.

SPECIALIZED AREAS OF INTEREST

Mechanical engineers work across all industries, and on all kinds of projects, from tiny devices to large
structures. Depending on their individual skills and preferences, they can choose from several degree
specialties that allow them to gain focused knowledge in the part of the discipline that interests them most.
Following are some examples of mechanical engineering specialties, as well as the careers where they are
used:
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

MECHANICAL DESIGN

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

Biomedical engineering is where

engineering
principles
meet
health care, resulting in the
development
of
medical
devices such as prosthetic limbs,
artificial organs and surgical
instruments. Students in this
concentration
will
gain
engineering acumen, as well as
an
understanding
of
the
physiological systems of the
body, and learn how to
combine the two..

Students in this specialty learn

how
to
use
engineering
concepts to develop a wide
range of products. This specialty
focuses on topics such as
planning, quality control and
assurance, and the life cycle of
products or devices.

Individuals in this area contribute

to
the
building
of
new
transportation systems and the
improvement of existing ones,
ensuring they are safe, efficient,
and
environmentally
sound.
Students who concentrate in this
area learn about propulsion and
control, vehicle dynamics, and
the societal benefitas well as
problemscreated by different
kinds of transportation systems.