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Mechanical Engineering at MelbourneThe Melbourne School of Engineering is the leading provider of engineering and IT education in Australia* and ranked 10th in the world for graduate employability#.

Whether you are interested in a professional qualification, a career change, expanding your technical skills or pursuing a new interest, the Melbourne School of Engineering has a range of world class programs to meet your needs.

Our professional Master of Engineering is the first graduate program in Australia to offer accreditation from Engineers Australia and EUR-ACE®, enabling graduates to practice as engineers in Australia, Europe, the US, Japan, Singapore, and more.

Mechanical engineering programs that we offer include:

• Master of Engineering (Mechanical)

• Master of Engineering (Mechanical with Business)

• Research Higher Degree

To learn more about our programs and pathways to study, please refer to:

• Undergraduate Study Guide (for high school students)

• Graduate Study Guide (for undergraduate degree holders).

*No.1 in Australia; No.32 in the world. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013-2014.# QS World University Rankings 2013-2014

Mechanical Engineering offers you diverse career options in areas including the aeronautics and automotive industries, acoustics, biomechanics, manufacturing, minerals and energy technology, robotics, and the finance industry.

Mechanical engineers plan, design and oversee the development, installation, operation and maintenance of machinery. They conduct research to solve practical engineering problems and improve efficiency.

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Engineering professionals are in demand, not only in Australia, but across the globe. In a dynamic economic climate, engineers need to be adaptable and ready to navigate fluctuations in the job market. With a rapidly growing population, the need for engineers will become more critical than ever to ensure our cities have adequate transport, power, water and telecommunications.

All students are encouraged to take ownership of their careers and ensure they are building their employability skills whilst at University, to give themselves the best start to their careers, regardless of the job climate.

For more information about the job outlook for this sector, please visit the Australian Government’s Job Outlook website: www.joboutlook.gov.au/

For information about salaries, see: www.graduateopportunities.com

Job OutlookSpecialisationsAs a mechanical engineer, you could specialise as an:

• AeronauticalEngineerPerform and supervise the design, development, manufacture and maintenance work of all types of flight vehicles. This may include military and civilian aeroplanes, helicopters, missiles, launch vehicles, spacecraft, satellites and control and guidance systems.

• AutomotiveEngineerDesign, manufacture and operate ground-based vehicles, such as motorcycles, automobiles, buses and trucks and their respective engineering subsystems.

• BuildingServicesEngineerDesign and develop the inner workings of buildings to provide a safe and functional work environment.

• ConstructionEngineerPlan and manage the construction of structures such as highways, bridges, airports, railroads, buildings, dams, and reservoirs.

• ConsultantEngineerUndertake independent contract work for clients in a particular field. Consulting Engineers generally work on a project-by-project basis for a variety of clients.

• EngineeringProjectManagerPlan, administer and review engineering and technical projects.

• ManagementConsultantStudy the procedures and systems used in an organisation to assess how individuals and the organisation as a whole can best operate.

• ManufacturingSystemsEngineerDesign and improve systems and equipment that complete tasks accurately and change raw materials into products with minimal wastage of time, materials and energy.

• MechanicalDesignEngineerDesign new machines, equipment or systems taking into account cost, availability of materials, strength and maintenance requirements.

• MiningEngineerPlan and direct the engineering aspects of extracting mineral resources from the earth.

Information sourced from myfuture.edu.au and Consult Australia

ANENGINEERINGMINDSETFORAREWARDINGCAREERAs a graduate engineer for multinational engineering and electronics conglomerate Siemens, Mitchell Schram is enjoying the diversity of work and exciting site visits:

“The best part of my job is the wide array of experiences. I spend much time out of the office on site visits and have had access to really interesting places like power stations, money printing facilities and defence sites. Seeing our company’s products in the field and the customers that use them is very rewarding.”

Mitchell enrolled in the Master of Engineering (Mechanical) after completing a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne:

“My love of machines both macro and micro, coupled with my love of mathematics, naturally led me down the path of mechanical engineering. Aside from the technical skills learnt during my studies, the most important thing I have taken away is the engineering mindset. Through coursework and assessment the process of problem solving is ingrained at a deep level. I cannot overstate the importance of that ability and mindset when it comes to starting a new job.”

MitchellSchramMaster of Engineering (Mechanical)

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GRADuATE 3-5 yEARSExPERIENCE 10yEARS

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Graduate Mechanical Process Engineer

Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Aeronautical Engineer

CAD Product Design Engineer

Marine Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer – Building Services

Mechanical Engineer – Materials Handling

Mechanical Engineer - Mining

Mechanical Engineer – Oil & Gas/Pipelines

Mechanical Engineer – Plant Performance

Mechanical Engineer – Power Station

Mechanical Engineer – Solar Industry

Mechanical Engineer - Underground

Mechanical Engineer – Water Treatment Projects

Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer - Automotive

Mechanical Design Engineer – Heavy Industry Design

Mechanical Design Engineer – Underground Drilling

Mechanical Equipment Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Process Engineer – Design & Documentation

Mechanical Project Engineer – Oil & Gas

Mechanical Systems Engineer

Piping Engineer

Reliability Engineer – Mechanical

Tool Engineer

Underground Mechanical Construction Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Sectors&Employers MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SECToRS & INDUSTRIES ExAMpLES of EMpLoyERS

Acoustics

Aeronautics

Automotive

Biomechanics

Construction

Manufacturing

Minerals and Energy

Power Generation

Robotics

Transport

BAE SystemsBoeing Aerostructures AustraliaBP AustraliaDSTOExxonMobilFluor AustraliaOrigin EnergyOz MineralsShellToyotaSKM

Mechanical Engineering Career Pathways. Authorised by the Manager, Careers & Industry, Melbourne School of Engineering. Published August 2014.

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AlternativeCareersAn engineering degree at the University of Melbourne gives you a solid technical and design foundation combined with strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills valued across a range of industries. Over a third of our graduates choose to move into areas including:

• Managementconsulting

• Finance,economicsandbanking

• Businessanalysis

• Projectmanagement

• Technicalsales,marketingandcommunications

• Intellectualpropertymanagement

• Technicalwriting

• Teaching

• Governmentandpolicy

CareersinResearchIf you are passionate about a certain field of mechanical engineering and would like to advance your research skills, enrolling in a research higher degree (RHD) could be a great option for you. RHDs enhance your ability to problem solve, think autonomously and creatively, and analyse. Careers in research are diverse and may include:

• academicpositionsatuniversities;

• policy-makingorresearchpositions at public sector organisations;

• privatesectorresearchanddevelopment projects;

• self-employedconsultingpositions on technical or policy issues in your area of expertise.

CareersServicesandIndustryLinksStudents undertaking our programs have access to a range of careers services, and benefit from a curriculum that offers excellent opportunities to connect with industry through:

• anIndustryBasedLearningsubjectelective

• studentprojectspartneredwithindustry

• guestlecturesledbyindustryleadersand experts

• sitevisitshostedbykeyorganisations

• industrynetworkingevents

• careerpanelsfeaturingindustryrepresentatives

• résumédropinsessions

• anonlinejobsandinternshipsportal