CHAPTER 2

INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING

Chapter 2
INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

 Mechanical Engineering domain

 Mechanical Engineering profession
 Disciplines in the Mechanical Engineering

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Learning Objectives

Student should be able to :-

1. Understand the role of mechanical engineering.

2. List the mechanical engineering domain and

specialization.

3. List 10 sample of job title for Mechanical Engineer

MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
What Do They Do?

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 “Concerns with the design, development and
manufacture of machines and mechanical engineering
systems”

 Design, develop and produce many of tools used by other engineer

(innovations)

 Study the behavior of the materials when forces are applied to them or
when they are heated or cooled. Using this knowledge, they design machines
such as automobiles, air conditioners and submarines.

 Involve with all forms of energy utilization and conversion,

manufacturing (production) material and processes and engines.

 Use mathematics and physical sciences to analyze problem

 Expected to constantly improve, re-design and invent equipment

 May work in maintenance, technical sales, or as administrators or

managers.

Mechanical Eng. Domain

1. Development (Analysis, Research)
2. Design
3. Manufacture
4. Maintenance of mechanical system
5. Consultation

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Mechanical Eng. Domain (cont.)
Modern analysis and design processes in mechanical
engineering are aided by various computational tools
including FEA, CFD, and CAD/CAM. Manufacturing is
typically accomplished with the aid of CNC machines
including robots, milling machines, and lathes.

Mechanical Eng. Domain

Manufacturing is the transformation of raw materials
into finished goods for sale by means of tools and a
processing medium, and including all intermediate
processes involving the production or finishing of
component parts ("semi-manufactures").

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Mechanical Engineering as a
Profession

“Will lead you into one of a broadest

area engineering. There are job for
Mechanical Engineer in nearly every area of
industry”.

Mechanical Eng. Profession

 Mechanical engineering touches almost every aspect of our life.
 Mechanical engineers find employment in virtually every
industry, such as the automotive and aerospace industries,
manufacturing, consulting firms, and with government offices
and agencies.
 Career opportunities are abundant, varied, and rewarding

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Disciplines in Mechanical Eng.
• The engineer might start from a blank sheet of paper, conceive
something new, develop and refine it so that it works reliably,
and all the while satisfy constraints of manufacturability,
safety, and cost.

• An engineer creates a machine, product, or system that helps

someone to solve a technical problem

• Mechanical engineers develop hardware that exploits those

elements in order to serve a useful purpose.

Major areas of Specialization

• Combustion and Fuel • Noise and vibration

• Heat transfer control
• Energy systems • Automatic control
• Fluid Flow (mechanics) • Computer Aided
• Innovation and design Engineering
• Material Selection • Management of project
• Control systems • Biomedical engineering
• Turbo machinery • Aeronautics
• Robotics

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 What happen when
Engineer doesn’t
exist?

The world without engineers !!!

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The world without engineers !!!

The world without engineers !!!

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 How do you become
a Mechanical
Engineer?

How do you become a Mechanical

Engineer?
• A strong interest in mathematics and science
• A strong social awareness and concern for the
quality of life
• A desire to put ideas into action
• A curiosity about how things work and how to
make them better
• A good academic background
• Ability and determination to succeed and to
continue self education upon completion of your
studies
• Good communication

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 Sample of Job Tittles:
 Design engineer  Manufacturing engineer
 Test engineer  System analyst
 Application engineer  Mechanical engineer
 Computer science  Aerospace engineer
engineer  Consultant
 Materials handling  Machine designer
engineer  Material Engineer
 Project engineer  Production Engineer
 Industrial engineer  Lecturer
 Packaging engineer  Domestic engineer
 Sales engineer  Dapur engineer 

Where will you

work?

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 Assignment:
Job Hunters!!

1. Search for job vacancy advertisement (mechanical

engineer) – At least two (2) different positions
– Identify the requirements for both positions
– Job scopes of the position

2. Search for any engineer curriculum vitae and

create your own resume

3. Write application letter

Resume Guidelines
• Personal Detail (Name, Current Pic., Status, DOB, IC No.)
• Contact Detail (Email, Phone no., Address)
• List of Qualifications
• Previous Experiences
• Activities & Achievements
• Software & Hardware Skills
• References

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NEXT CLASS
Chapter 3
ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS

 Problem analysis
 The engineering method
 Problem presentation
 Computer solution
 Use of computer software in engineering solutions

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